Welcome our new sister site HGTVRemodels.com!

Get tips and advice for remodeling your kitchen -- and every space in and out of your home -- at HGTVRemodels.com.

Ever wanted to remodel your kitchen but felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting the project?

A lot of people do.

That’s where HGTVRemodels.com comes in. Your beloved HGTV has created a new website that helps you make your design dreams a reality, bridging vision and execution.

No more fear about where to start. No more confusion as to what to buy. No more anxiety about creating a budget.

Kitchen. Bathroom. Front yard. Even that new guest room addition you desperately need. HGTVRemodels offers tips to renovate any space, create any project.

As one of the many people who worked on this wonderful new site (ok, I’m a bit biased), I have to say there’s no other site with resources and guides like this out there.

I’m especially inspired by the planning guides. The Kitchen Planning Guide makes me want to create an awesome entertaining kitchen where my family and friends can enjoy my husband’s amazing cooking.

Hmm, but my tiny Manhattan apartment isn’t really conducive to entertaining. If only I had a house.

You don’t have to spend a lot to add home value

replace-fixture-remodelingCheck out these great tips for adding home value from HGTV’s FrontDoor.com in USA Today’s Weekend edition:
http://www.usaweekend.com/article/20100702/HOME/7040307

Remember, it’s not about how much you spend, but where you spend it. FrontDoor’s Maximum Value Projects is a great resource for homeowners looking to invest their remodeling money wisely.

Find out which projects offer the best return on investment at frontdoor.com/mvp!

5 Days Left to Enter HGTV FrontDoor’s Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes

backyardThe weather’s nice so it’s time to do some spring cleaning. There is no excuse for unsightly yards and outdoor areas.

Need more motivation? What about $3,000 in cash?

You’ve got 5 days to enter to win HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes.

That means 5 more entries (once per day) until it ends on May 25, 2010.

So get to it!

Ends Tuesday: Last Chance to Enter!

Enter the Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes daily until May 25 for your chance to win $3,000 in cash.

Win $3,000 in cash in HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes!

You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on home improvements to add value to your home.

Replacing outdated bathroom fixtures or adding roll-out shelves and drawer organizers to your kitchen cabinets are inexpensive upgrades.

If you’re looking to spruce up your home, whether you’re selling or in it for the long haul, enter to win HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will win $3,000 in cash to help with home improvements. Enter once a day until May 25, 2010.

In the meantime, find inspiration and start planning your remodel with these ideas:

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Make everyday Earth Day with these green ideas for your home

hgtv-green-home-cape-cod-cottageHappy Earth Day!

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the official start of the environmental movement, your friends at FrontDoor want to offer these valuable tips for living green:

Almost Live from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago

wood stoneIt’s Annalisa reporting from the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Chicago and I’m looking forward to a great weekend learning about cool new trends and technology for the two most popular rooms in your home.

I spent most of the morning checking out the show floor, from Kohler’s mega-booth (more like showroom), which felt like a club with its blaring dance music, to Wood Stone’s booth, where they were baking fresh pizzas for convention-goers to sample.

I’ll be tweeting via @HGTVFrontDoor and posting updates on the blog periodically so follow along!

Selling your home during the holidays? Try these tips to heat things up

staging-tips-sell-house-fireplaceWith everyone in holiday mode, real estate may be the furthest thing from your mind. Unless you’re a seller who needs to move NOW.

If you’re in a bind this holiday season, HGTV’s FrontDoor.com wants to help ease your stress. Try these tips to bring cheer to what may seem like a chore:

Neighborhood Snapshot: Upper West Side in New York City

In New York City, where space is scarce, homeowners have to be creative when customizing their living space. Native New Yorker Arlyn Gajilan set out to turn her Manhattan studio into a peaceful, eco-friendly oasis in an urban jungle.

See how a well-planned, “green” renovation can increase home value and learn more about the Upper West Side, a suburban-like, family-friendly neighborhood with the benefits of a big city lifestyle.

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Vlog: Mortgage pre-approval 101 and summer updates to heat up your home value

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In this week’s vlog, find out why it’s important to get a pre-approval before you go house hunting. Some curious homebuyers will check out an open house or two before actually evaluating their financial situation, but this is actually one of the top 10 homebuying mistakes that can cost you.

Plus… Backyard. Outdoor kitchen. Outdoor living room. Pool. Deck. Find out which summer season home updates pay off when you sell.