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New Zillow site inspires remodeling projects
Pondering a remodeling project? The real estate website Zillow has a new site that can help.
Zillow Digs is a collection of pictures of remodeling projects you can browse for inspiration, sort of like Pinterest. Some include cost estimates for materials and labor, which you can tailor to the market in your area by entering your ZIP code.
Professional remodelers can use the site to show off their work and possibly stir up business.
Unfortunately, the cost information is limited at this point. I went searching for laundry room ideas and found photos but no estimates. I'm hoping that will change as more remodelers upload their projects.
You can visit Zillow Digs online or download an iPad app. Here's video showing how it works:
