For homeowners who haven’t already ripped out a tired-looking bathroom vanity or applied for a municipal building permit, this may be the year.
After peaking in 2007, the market for home-remodeling projects recorded a 12 percent decline from 2007 through 2009, but it’s poised for a rebound.
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Mary Ellen Podmolik
Mary Ellen Podmolik is a reporter in the Chicago Tribune’s business section, covering the local housing market and writing a weekly column.
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