Home renovation is a large, lumbering term that can encompass many different kinds of home improvement projects. While home renovation and home remodeling are similar terms and overlap in any number of different areas, there also conceptual differences. Home renovation involves repairing and/or upgrading your home to increase its amenities, functionality and energy-efficiency. Home remodeling is often more about upgrading décor, style, space and fixtures.
In the bathroom, for example, replacing your old laminate countertop with a new granite counter is home remodeling. Installing a bathroom ventilation fan is a home renovation. Major home remodeling projects often involve elements of home renovation, but neither kind of project necessarily means you have to spend a fortune. Both projects will add value to your home.
Home renovations come in many different shapes and sizes. Here’s a brief list of home renovation ideas for small and major investments in your home.
Doors and Windows
One of the most popular home renovation ideas is replacement doors and windows. Relatively cheap — replacing a door can cost around $800 — upgrading these small areas of your home can increase your home’s