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Kitchens and baths are the most important, the most expensive and the most complicated rooms to remodel in a home. These rooms where families spend so much of their time merit attention because they have to be functional and pleasant. Remodeling an outdated kitchen or bathroom is not only a smart investment, but will also bring your family more comfort than most any other home improvement.

If you long to take a dip in a pool at your convenience, and you have room to install one, building a swimming pool can provide hours of relaxation and fun. But before you begin, assess your wants and needs. Indoor pools will either require construction of an addition to your home or an outbuilding. If you have a building in mind for your pool, make sure it has adequate water and utility services. Outdoor swimming pools come in three basic types: above ground, in ground (made of vinyl) and in ground (made of concrete).

Fashionable designers have been incorporating stainless steel in rest rooms and kitchens for years. If you live in an apartment or loft, this sleek, modern look could be the solution for a bath in need of updating.

Q: We would like to remodel our two bathrooms upstairs. Do the walls have to come down to get the old tubs out? Ideally, we would have the toilet moved about 3 to 6 inches sideways, but I heard that this could be an expensive process.

Here are answers to some common questions about bathroom remodeling.

Any new construction or remodeling project involves a logical planning process. This is especially true of bathroom design. Designing your bathroom defines how we live and reflects our personality and lifestyle.

Bathroom remodeling is one of the most popular home improvement projects. Whether adding a new bath or remodeling an old one, here are some things to keep in mind to make sure you get the most out of the project.

If your dishwasher cleans poorly, it could be caused by one of many things: