Thinking about adding an addition or dormer to your home? Start with zoning, then budget. Learn what drives costs, realistic price ranges per square foot, and why good design matters just as much as the numbers.

Is renovating your house actually worth it? The real answer has less to do with cost or resale value and more to do with how long you plan to live there. This post breaks down when a renovation makes sense, when it doesn’t, and how to think beyond ROI to design a home that genuinely supports your lifestyle now and in the years ahead.