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Litra Simms, a Maryland-based realtor, agrees.

But renovations of any scale can be a difficult and overwhelming process.

Where do you begin?

Overhead shot of open paint cans

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Which areas of your home should you focus on for your best return on investment?

How do you renovate an older home to make it more modern, without losing its character?

Here’s how to make your “Old House New.”

Woman organizing a vision board for home renovations

Case in point: my grand designs to turn my under-used basement into a karaoke lounge-slash-entertainment center.

Woman painting a mural in her home

Mid-century modern style home

Woman installing faux panelling on a wall

Eclectic decor in an apartment

Home office with a desk and floating shelves

Cozy reading corner

Colorful kitchen with wallpaper and floating shelves