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renovation vs. remodel
renovation vs. remodel: What's the difference?
Although renovation and remodel are often used interchangeably in casual language, there is a technical distinction. A renovation restores something to a previous state, while a remodel builds something new. Adding a garage onto your house and updating the bathroom would be an example of a remodel, while restoring the old hardwood floors by removing the carpet would be a renovation.
[ ren-uh-vey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition:The project will include interior and exterior renovation and rehabilitation to upgrade the school’s infrastructure.
- the act of reinvigorating or reviving:The transition to organic growing will require an investment of labor and capital to complete the orchard renovation, install new plantings, and build economic viability.
- something that has been repaired or restored to a better condition, or the work done to repair or restore something:Renovations to the theater include new doors and windows, a new lighting system, and a refurbished floor for the stage.
[ ree-mod-l ]
verb (used with object),
- to model again.
- to reconstruct; make over.