A new year means new beginnings, and it just might be the right time to tackle that renovation you've had on the brain. In rounding up our standout posts from this past year, let's take a look at the best resource guides for nailing your bigger projects.

See full list after the jump.

• 1 Best Small Home Designers & Builders
• 2 Best Budget Kitchen Renovation Resources
• 3 How to Shop for Kitchen Cabinets on the Cheap
• 4 Renovated & Restored Classic Kitchen: Get the Look
• 5 On the Cheap: 8 Rental Kitchen Upgrades Under $100

• 6 Best Sources for Small Bathroom Renovations
• 7 Simple Solutions for Updating the Kitchen
• 8 How to Shop for Tile
• 9 Small Space Inspiration: 10 Architects to Bookmark
• 10 Best Affordable Small & Prefab Homes 2011

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Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2011 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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