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The Avery Journal

Remodeling Journal

A starting place for a more informed remodel. Explore Avery's original articles on design decisions, planning, and the practical questions that shape a home renovation.

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Browse the editorial archive by topic, or search for a question on your mind. Dates reflect the original publication, not a new project announcement.

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White kitchen with light countertops, an island sink and stainless steel appliances; original article illustration.
Editorial imageOriginal article illustration of a kitchen with light countertops and an island sink. The image carries Avery branding; it is not presented as verified completed Avery work.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

How to Choose the Right Countertops for Your Kitchen Remodel

Compare quartz, granite, marble, butcher block and laminate by style, care needs, climate exposure and installation requirements when choosing kitchen countertops.

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White bathroom with a compact vanity, illuminated mirror, textured wall tiles, and a glass shower enclosure.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration accompanying the article, with an Avery brand watermark; not verified as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

Maximizing Small Bathrooms: Clever Design Tips for a Spacious Feel

Make a small bathroom feel more open with light colors, compact fixtures, mirrors, layered lighting, and storage that keeps surfaces clear.

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Compact bathroom with a wood vanity, vessel sink, illuminated round mirror, and glass screen beside a bathtub.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration of a compact bathroom with coordinated storage and light finishes; not verified as completed Avery work.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

Transforming A Small Bathroom into a Luxurious Space

Custom storage, light finishes, thoughtful shower choices, and careful planning can help a small bathroom feel more open, comfortable, and luxurious.

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Original editorial illustration of a kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula with stools.
Editorial imageOriginal article illustration of a kitchen with white cabinetry and a dark countertop peninsula. The image carries an Avery brand mark; it is not verified as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

The ROI of Kitchen Remodels: Why It’s Worth the Investment

A kitchen remodel can improve daily function, storage, style, and energy performance. Consider those practical benefits alongside possible resale appeal rather than relying on a promised financial return.

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Original editorial kitchen illustration with white upper cabinets, blue lower cabinets, a gray tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an Avery logo overlay.
Editorial imageOriginal article’s editorial kitchen illustration with Avery branding; not verified as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid common kitchen remodeling mistakes by planning a realistic budget, balancing appearance with everyday function, choosing suitable countertops, and thinking through storage, lighting, and future needs.

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Planning & Design

FEMA’s “50 Percent Rule”

Understand how floodplain requirements can affect repairs, renovations and additions, where to find a FEMA valuation letter, and why limited exceptions require local confirmation.

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Bright kitchen with two black pendant lights over a white island, four stools, wood upper cabinets, and a wide window.
Editorial imageOriginal editorial illustration of pendant lighting and natural light in a kitchen; not verified as a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

The Importance of Lighting in Kitchen Remodeling

Layer task, ambient, and accent lighting to make your kitchen practical and inviting. Explore fixture choices, natural light, reflective surfaces, LEDs, and smart controls for kitchens of different sizes.

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Bathroom renovation illustration showing opened flooring beside a bathtub, exposed pipes, a toilet, and demolition tools.
Editorial imageOriginal article illustration of a bathroom during renovation, with opened flooring and exposed pipework. Retained as editorial imagery, not as a verified completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Bathrooms

How to Plan a Bathroom Remodel

Plan a bathroom remodel around your goals, layout, storage, materials, fixtures, lighting, ventilation, and future accessibility needs.

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Compact kitchen with white cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, a dark peninsula countertop, and three stools.
Editorial imageOriginal article’s editorial kitchen illustration, with Avery branding; not verified as completed Avery work.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Kitchens

How to Design a Functional and Stylish Kitchen

Plan a small kitchen around an efficient layout, practical storage, appropriately sized appliances, layered lighting, and materials and details that reflect your style.

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Palm trees bent by strong wind beneath a gray sky.
Editorial imageOriginal stock/editorial illustration of windblown palm trees; not a completed Avery project.Illustrates the topic; not a completed Avery project claim.
Planning & Design

Unexpected Tips for Hurricane Preparedness in Florida

Prepare for a Florida hurricane with less-obvious supplies, a neighbor support network, charged devices, organized damage records, and emergency contacts kept on paper as well as in your phone.

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