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Smart-home technology changes fast. The wiring, power and network inside your walls do not. Here’s what to plan during a remodel so the house stays useful long after today’s gadgets are outdated.

Permits aren't usually the part of a remodeling project anyone gets excited about. Nobody has ever called us and said, “We can't wait to see the paperwork.” But permits, inspections and proper licensing matter. They're part of making sure the work in your home is done safely, legally and in a way that won't become somebody else's unpleasant surprise later. Why Permits Exist Building codes establish minimum standards for things like structure, electrical work, plumbing, mechan

We spend a lot of time thinking about how a remodeling project will work for the people who live in a house. But in plenty of homes, the people aren't the only ones with opinions. Pets have an impressive ability to turn ordinary design decisions into very practical questions. Where will the food bowls go? Can an older dog handle that flooring? Is there a good place for a pet gate that doesn't make the house look like a kennel? And is there somewhere a dog can watch the entire

After more than two decades in the home building and remodeling business, I’ve helped a lot of families reimagine their homes. Then my wife and I bought a 1968 house and decided to remodel the entire thing ourselves. Apparently knowing exactly what a whole-house remodel involves does not prevent you from saying, “Sure, let’s do all of it.” A True Whole-House Transformation This was not a countertops-and-paint project. Our team rebuilt the house from top to bottom: a new kitch