Twenty years ago, the remodeling world was very different from what it is today —so was the rest of the world. Join us in comparing trends and prices of today with those of 1985, when the magazine began.

Top TV shows

1984-1985
1. Dynasty, 2. Dallas, 3. The Cosby Show, 4. 60 Minutes, 5. Family Ties

2005 (Spring)
1. Desperate Housewives, 2. American Idol, 3 CSI, 4. Survivor: Palau, 5. Grey's Anatomy

Grammy Awards

1985
Album of the Year: No Jacket Required, Phil Collins

2005
Album of the Year: Genius Loves Company, Ray Charles Various Artists