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Ripping the roof off your house and adding a second story addition on top may sound like a drastic means of gaining space, but there are various situations in which a total home makeover makes sense.

Highlights The cost to add a second story is about $175,000, but a typical average is $100,000 to $250,000. The size of the addition and the home are the biggest cost factors, but homeowners will also ...

It’s always fun to plan the next addition to any home or house structure. Additional rooms and large layout extensions can add functionality and value to properties. Exciting structures can elevate ...

If your house is too small for your needs, you have two choices: move to a larger home or add to it. Neither option is stress-free. But, given the current state of the residential real estate market — ...

Q: We adore our Craftsman bungalow, but it’s starting to feel a little cramped. Is adding a second floor worth the investment? A: Adding a second-story addition to your home is a big decision, and one ...

J. B. Edwards did something 28 years ago that many people dream of doing. He sold everything he had and moved from the little town of Hillsborough, N.C., to the unpopulated beaches of the Outer Banks.

Complete rebuild and new second-story addition on an idyllic 3/4 acre setting with trees and lush landscaping. Open floor plan includes custom finishes throughout. Kitchen flows to great room, hearth ...

How do you add a second floor to your one-story ranch house in two days? Colm Wheelan and Kathleen Keane called Modular American Construction Group of Middletown, MA, summoning George Banks, who ...

YOU REALLY SHOULDN’T ignore a genuine light-bulb moment — that “Eureka!” shriek of insight and vision, a gift of rare inspiration. And when that moment materializes in the form of two black-and-white ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...