With the current housing economy, multi-generational homes will be a prominent feature for 2024, as people are moving back in with their parents or having their parents or other family members move in with them. “Adding separate entrances, upgrading the basement to have a second kitchen, and closing off the open floor plan to create more privacy are all trending due to multiple families living under the same roof,” says Morgan Olsen, design expert at Thumbtack. With more grandkids living with their grandparents, the addition of custom playrooms and bunk rooms will be a must in 2024. “Having a space…

As home improvement demand remains strong for kitchen and bath remodels, as well as for outdoor renovations, reports of contractor scams are increasing. These schemes are potentially costing homeowners thousands of dollars in losses. About one in 10 Americans have been a victim of a contractor scam, losing an average of $2,426, according to a new study of about 1,000 Americans from JW Surety Bonds. The study uncovered the following most common contractor scams: Baby boomers were the most likely to fall victim to contractor scams (15%), followed by millennials (13%), the survey shows. Red Flags to Watch The study…