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After 14 months of spending almost every waking minute inside the same four walls,

 are looking for ways to make their space fit their new reality.

, in favor of dedicated spaces for remote work and education. Yards are being transformed into

, complete with kitchens, fire pits and — for the lucky few — pools.

At the same time, increased demand for home remodeling has led to growing prices and

. Spending on home repairs and improvements actually rose

Are you dreaming about a few fixes to your space? Friday, Brad and Heather Fox, our favorite decorating duo, joined MPR News host Kerri Miller to answer your renovation questions.

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You’ve spent more than a year staring at the same walls, furniture and layout – which probably means you’ve indulged in some renovation imagination. Which improvements are smart to attempt in 2021, and which will add value to your home?

Rethinking your home space with two renovation experts

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