Monday, December 29, 2008

Top 9 Remodeling Predictions for 2009

In Chicago Tribune's latest home remodeling article, "Nine home renovation projects that make sense for 2009", a recent survey of Chicago remodeling professionals reveals some of the home improvement trends to look for in 2009. The largest trend of the year: Small projects will dominate the remodeling scene, while big additions will scale back.

1) Siding replacement and window replacement
2) Energy efficiency and all things green
3) Deck additions
4) Cosmetics
5) The pizazz factor
6) Kitchen remodel
7) Bathroom remodel
8) Teaching old rooms new tricks
9) Electric radiant heat