renovation

1 the act of improving by renewing and restoring [syn: redevelopment]

2 the state of being restored to its former good condition; "the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house" [syn: restoration, refurbishment]

English

Noun

1. an act, or the process, of renovating

Translations

• Finnish: remontti
• German: Renovierung

Renovation is the process of improving a structure. Two prominent types of renovations are commercial and residential.

Process

The process of a renovation, however complex, can usually be broken down into several processes. They are:

• Planning
• Engineering
• Structural repair
• Rebuilding
• Finishes

Relevance to current events

In many cities around North America and the world, real estate prices are climbing. Many popular TV shows in North America involve renovations or home make-overs. As a result of these factors, the renovation market has thrived in many major cities and suburban centres around the world. Pop culture and investment opportunity have inspired people to better their homes and, in turn, assist in raising neighborhood property values.

Big box stores like Home Depot and Rona are becoming larger companies due to the increase in the desire for renovations.

See also

• Home improvement

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