Grammar fix
renovate
renovate a home
To make major repairs and improvements to an old building or home.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
They are renovating the old house room by room.
If I had enough money, I would renovate my grandparents' house while keeping its original windows and wooden floors.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We're renewing our flat this year.
Say: We're renovating our flat this year.
'Renew' is for things like a passport, contract or subscription. For repairing and improving a home, say 'renovate'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Repair and decorate a home
How formalCasualMore formal
do upBritish and casual: improve an old house or room.fix upEspecially American: repair and improve a house or room.
renovateYou're here · Describe substantial repairs and improvements to an existing home.