Archive for January, 2008
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
You've probably heard this term more times than you can count, but do you know the true definition of a ranch house?
Ranch homes are typically one story (though there is also a type of home known as the high ranch) and are most often found in the suburbs. They will ...
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008
It's easy to focus on the negative in today's housing market, but there are a few bright spots. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), a monthly survey that has been conducted for more than 20 years, found that home builders' confidence has been virtually ...
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
In most parts of the country, January is a cold, cold month, and homeowners are seeing their heating bills skyrocket. But there is a quick and inexpensive way to save on your heating costs and help the environment to boot: Have a licensed heating and cooling contractor seal all your ...
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Friday, January 18th, 2008
Who doesn’t need a makeover every now and then, cabinet re-facing is one of the most common upgrades available for the last decade in the home improvement trends, it is a great choice for upgrading your old kitchen to a contemporary look with half the cost of a new kitchen ...
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008
A general contractor is a professional that contracts with another organization or individual (the owner) for the construction or renovation of a building, road or other structure. A general contractor is defined as such if it is the signatory as the builder of the prime construction contract for the project. ...
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
When it comes to a beautiful garden remodeling or a fun time for the family - there's nothing like having your own swimming pool in your garden. Swimming pools does have some technical requirements in order to be built.
A swimming pool requires a deep area of at least 1500 to ...
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Building a roof or repairing one is not an easy task. There are many Roofing technologies materials and options out there. Some of them may be roof shingles roof tiles asbest roofs and more.
Roofing is something that every home owner needs to know something about. If you are a homeowner ...
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Financing your room addition is something you need to go through way before you call a contractor. Sometimes homeowners tend to under estimate the costs and planning required when adding a room or a bedroom. Major parts of remodeling your new addition can be very costly, like flooring or tiling ...
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Before you go ahead and hire a room addition contractor, it is best to consider some aspects of cost and estimation planning.
Room Addition Design and Architectural Considerations:
Once the financial items have been addressed it is then time to focus on the size and scale of the project, as well as ...
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
Patio covers are the most expensive way to beat the heat but offer additional comfort when fitted with outdoor ceiling fans and lights. Solid upper panels can be installed for 100 percent shade and protection from the elements with open slatted areas for letting filtered light in as desired. Wood ...
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Monday, January 14th, 2008
If you have an extra $80,000 to drop in your kitchen, you might as well get in touch with your masculine side with the P'7340 from German manufacturer Poggenpohl. It was developed in conjunction with famed automaker Porsche. Both brands are known for their sleek, stream-lined designs, and this is ...
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
If you could do one thing differently in your home remodeling project, what would it have been?
“I recently updated my bathroom, and I have to say I wish I had chosen to install radiant heat flooring. I spent about $10,000 all together, and I have since found out that not ...
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Each day we connect homeowners with qualified contractors around the country, giving us a unique insight into the building industry. We decided to use our experiences, and those of our users, to create this blog, where you’ll find information about the residential remodeling market, personal stories from both trade professionals ...
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
It seems as though families are getting smaller and at the same time, kitchens are getting bigger. Designers are using industrial appliances, state-of-the-art cabinets and countertop materials, and including a kitchen island whenever possible.
Kitchen Island can be as simple as a small table or as elaborate as a custom-build, electrified, ...
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Sunday, January 13th, 2008
Homeowners are investing a lot of money into searching for ways to improve their bathrooms and create a more comfortable, functional feel. Bathroom remodeling is a wonderful way to add value to your home and pleasure to your hectic life. With so many aspects to consider, such as cabinets, faucets ...
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