Empty nesters want it all. They want a dream home with pristine finishes, airy living spaces, and highly functional kitchens and baths. They also want to remain in the communities and neighborhoods that have nurtured their families for years. To accomplish both ends, the answer lies in renovations. Because the adult children of Baby Boomers often return to the family home for a variety of reasons, remodelers are fielding requests for overhauled basements and great rooms to accommodate them and future family gatherings. Nesters find that remodeling gives them the spaces they’ve wanted their whole lives, the ability to retain meaningful parts of the old structure, and the comfort and security of familiar surroundings.
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