Renovating

/ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Restoring something old or damaged back to good condition, usually by repairing and improving it.

Etymology

From Latin 'renovare' (to renew), from 're-' (again) + 'novus' (new). The word has been used in English since the 16th century for both physical restoration and spiritual renewal.

Kelly Says

Renovation is the ultimate act of 'making new again'—a 200-year-old house can become modern through renovation, proving that 'new' doesn't always mean recently built.

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