Homeownership
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Industry
Homeowners Fund Remodels With Personal Savings
In 2024, 84% of homeowners funded their renovation projects using personal savings, even as the median cost for a small kitchen remodel jumped 9% to $35,000, according to Houzz .
Rick Donovan·April 18, 2026
How-To
Is DIY Worth It? Forget Cost Savings, Focus on Smart Skill Building
We are too focused on the immediate, dollar-for-dollar comparison against a contractor's quote. The true, lasting value of doing it yourself lies not in the money you might save today, but in the practical skills and genuine confidence you build for a lifetime of homeownership.
Scott Ramirez·April 6, 2026