As we begin to thaw out from winter and finally into spring, renovation and home improvement projects start to be discussed.  Winter storm damage as well as remodeling projects are on the rise.  Furthermore, limited inventory and increasing home prices have brought headwinds to the purchase market.  In an article in Remodeling.com, a study by Metrostudy forecast that home improvement/remodeling will be steadily increasing in 2018 and continue through 2020 (and possibly beyond).