patch-up vs remodel

patch-up

noun
  • An instance of patching or repairing. 

  • The act of patching or repairing. 

  • A hastily performed repair job; a quick fix. 

remodel

noun
  • Synonym of remodeling 

verb
  • To change the appearance, layout, or furnishings of. 

How often have the words patch-up and remodel occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )