2017

  • 5 Hardwood Types To Consider For Your Flooring

    Hardwood flooring is still a prized feature in homes. It increases the resale value and overall beauty of the house. The main reasons are that the wood is organically attractive and unique to each home. However, there are numerous hardwood options, ranging from soft and inexpensive to hard and pricey. Discover three common wood species and two popular exotics that can complement your décor. Red Oak Red oak is probably the most popular type of hardwood for flooring.
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  • Tips For Designing A Patio With Mediterranean Panache

    People typically have romantic ideals about the Mediterranean style. It is a beautiful design style that conjures images of old-world traditions mixed with taking a bite out of life — and especially delicious food. That makes the Mediterranean style ideal for your prime outdoor living space, your patio. Design a gorgeous patio that features elements of this style. Start with the Flooring The foundation of any patio's design is its flooring.
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  • 3 Do It Yourself Window Maintenance Tips

    If you own your home, it's likely that you make maintenance around the house a regular part of your routine. That said, one area of the house that can sometimes be overlooked when it's cleaning time is your windows. If you want to avoid having to call a window replacement professional for years to come, you will want to give your windows a regular cleaning routine. Here are three do-it-yourself tips to help keep your windows in top shape.
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  • Three Current Remodeling Trends For Your Bathroom

    Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? If so, not only is it important to have an updated bathroom that looks new and modern, it should still be able to meet all of your bathroom-related needs. Here are three current remodeling trends for your bathroom. Gain Personal Space with a Double Vanity If you and your spouse share a bathroom, this means you also have to share the sink, mirror, and storage cabinets.
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  • Want To Get Your Older Home Ready To Sell? 3 Projects To Consider First

    Selling your home at the price you want can be a challenge since it can end up sitting on the market for an extended length of time due to there being no interested buyers. While you can't change the market, or increase the number of people currently shopping for a home, there are several things that you can do to make your home more appealing. With the right project and a focus on home remodeling for potential buyers, you can make your home as appealing as possible.
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  • How To Save Money On Your Kitchen Remodeling Project

    Kitchen remodels, just like any other major home construction project, are complex and necessarily expensive. However, in order to reduce your overall stress levels and save some money along the way, there are a few different things that you can do before and during your kitchen remodeling project. Plan with the Professionals Before you get started, the best thing for you to do is to actually sit down with a contractor and walk step by step through the entire project, detailing costs, timelines, contingency plans, and exactly what you want to get out of your new kitchen.
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  • The Bathroom Is A Busy Place: 4 Reasons It's Time To Remodel It

    Now that the scorching summer temperatures are over, it's time to start thinking about home improvement projects. One project that you might have been putting on the back burner is a bathroom remodel. If you're like most people, you spend a lot of time in the bathroom. If you have a family, the bathroom can quickly become the most popular room in the house. Given the fact that you spend so much time in your bathroom, you owe it to yourself to make it the best bathroom you can.
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  • Home Remodeling Magic With Partial Walls: Less Is More - Much More Than You Think!

    Of all the home remodeling projects you could choose to dig into, few offer as many possible benefits as partial, or partition, walls without the major hassle or expense. Maybe you haven't given much thought to how these short walls could add new life and function to your home, but you really should, all things considered. Most major projects involve a lot of time, money and temporary calamity around the house, yet for all they can provide, partial walls are relatively quick and painless.
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  • How To Paint Perfect Edges

    It can be hard to motivate yourself to get started on home remodels. Often, you end up spending your time and money on other things. But, if you have some free time over the weekend and a little bit of cash, painting your kitchen is a cheap and simple upgrade. Interior painting is mostly very simple work, but there are certain aspects of the job that require a little bit of training and practice.
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