The New Rules of Remodeling, from the Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal reports on how homeowners are getting maximum value for their remodeling projects. Plus there's good news for the industry:

According to an April 15 report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, annual spending on remodeling is expected to accelerate this year, with nearly 5% growth over 2009. "This year could produce the first annual spending increase for the industry since 2006," the peak of the housing boom, says center director Nicolas P. Retsinas.

Read the full article here.