New Apps Are Designed to Simplify Home Renovation

Homeowners now have access to various apps that make the renovation process easier and more efficient. Sweeten connects homeowners to contractors, interior designers, and architects; and the company plans to expand outside of New York City in the near future. Meanwhile, LikeThat Décor allows users to aim their smartphones at furniture pieces or patterns to find complementary items for their homes, using image recognition technology to search thousands of stores. Another free app, Houzz, connects users to local designers, architects, and contractors and allows users to search for design ideas. | Read More