Denver home project guides: page 2
26 local guides: costs, permits, maintenance, rebates, materials and planning checklists for the Denver metro area.
Rebates & IncentivesFederal Energy Credits Ended: What Coloradans HaveFor a few years, a 30% federal tax credit shaped a lot of home improvement decisions. Heat pumps, windows, insulation, solar panels and batteries were all cheaper after tax time. Those federal credits are now over for new projects, and plenMaterials & ComparisonsFiber Cement vs. Vinyl Siding in ColoradoSiding on the Front Range takes a beating: hailstones, intense UV, big temperature swings and dry air. When it's time to replace it, most Denver-area homeowners choose between vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood and, increasingly, steePlanning ChecklistsFinishing a Basement in Denver: Order of WorkMost basement finishes that go badly in Denver go badly for one of three reasons: radon nobody tested for, water nobody fixed, or a slab that moved under walls nobody let float. All three are cheap to deal with before framing and expensive Cost GuidesHeat Pump Cost in Denver (2026)Heat pumps have gone from a niche product to a common bid item for Denver-area furnace and air conditioner replacements. Before you compare quotes, here's what the equipment and installation cost, and what incentives still exist in 2026Planning ChecklistsHiring a Contractor in Colorado: What to CheckIn many states, you can check a general contractor's state license in a minute. Colorado is different. The state's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) says that not all occupations are licensed, such as roofers and general contCost GuidesKitchen Remodel Cost in Denver (2026)Kitchen budgets go wrong in two ways: people underestimate the total, and they don't plan for what's behind the walls. Here's how to build a realistic number for a Denver-area kitchen in 2026.Planning ChecklistsPop-Top vs. Addition in Denver: How to ChooseIf your Denver house is too small, there are four directions to grow: up, out, down or into the backyard. Each has a different price per square foot, a different zoning test and a different amount of disruption. Here's how to compare thSeasonal MaintenanceRadon Testing in Colorado Homes: A How-ToRadon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil. It moves up through the ground and can collect in homes, especially in basements and lower levels. The Colorado Department of Public Health andPlanning ChecklistsRemodeling Older Denver Homes: Lead and AsbestosDenver's older neighborhoods are full of houses people love: brick bungalows, Denver squares, Tudors and mid-century ranches. They're also full of materials that were standard when those homes were built and are now regulated: lead-Cost GuidesRoof Replacement Cost in Denver (2026)Most Denver-area homeowners don't pick the year they replace their roof. A hailstorm picks it for them. Whether you're paying out of pocket or working through an insurance claim, it helps to know what a fair price looks like before Seasonal MaintenanceSwelling Soils: Foundation Care on the Front RangeMuch of the Front Range sits on clay soils and claystone bedrock that swell when they get wet and shrink when they dry out. The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) calls swelling soil a geologic hazard and a common, sometimes serious problem iRebates & IncentivesWater-Wise Yard Rebates Around Denver (2026)Colorado's semi-arid climate makes thirsty bluegrass lawns expensive to keep green, and 2026 has been a dry year. Denver Water's Stage 1 drought declaration is in effect from March 25, 2026 through April 30, 2027, or until further n
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