Blog: Get Ready to Renovate

At Houseplay, we understand that home renovations can feel confusing, overwhelming and even scary. We make it our goal to make the process as transparent and straightforward as possible, holding your hand every step of the way. Researching the average cost of a home renovation project in your area can be a good way to [...]

Here's the most important idea we can share with you about the process of choosing a contractor ... Decide who you want to work with ... before you even meet them! This might sound counter-intuitive, but hear us out. The most efficient thing you can do is to research and find the best contractor in [...]

Ah, those addictive home renovation shows on TV. It's so easy to watch more than you mean to, and wonder where the time has gone. We know how it is. (In fact, Houseplay Renovations was featured in an episode of HGTV's My First Home Renovation!) But there's something you should know about those shows: entertaining [...]

Try this idea on for size: A home renovation doesn't need to be a dreadful experience. Instead, it can be an opportunity: for growth, for fun, for a new beginning. As we mentioned in our last post, the name Houseplay came from a desire to debunk the old assumption that, “Home renovations are the worst!” [...]

Hail, intrepid homeowner! Welcome to our Get Ready to Renovate series. This post is the first of four, so be sure to check back for the next installment! To start, let's examine a major myth of the home renovation process … namely, that it's pure drudgery. This pervasive assumption stops many in their tracks. But [...]