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Pros and Cons For Different Types of Countertops For Your Kitchen

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Custom Countertops, Kitchen Remodeling
July 30, 2013

One of the major parts of a kitchen remodeling project is the countertops.

First things first, you need to find out what type of countertops you like. So the best place to start is finding out the pros and cons of each type to better your idea of what will work best for you. There are so many different types of countertops on the market today, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages.

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What You Should Know Before Starting a Home Remodel or Home Addition

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Contractors, Home Addition
July 30, 2013

When you are ready to do a remodel or addition to your home, the first thing you need to do is decide on your budget. It doesn’t matter if your project is small or large; you need to determine how much you can afford for the project. Of course if funds are unlimited then this is unimportant.

Small Projects

The next thing to do if it is a small project is to find a reputable subcontractor or general contractor who can perform the work competently. Subcontractors are typically licensed for one trade, for example, say you have an electrical project you would hire an electrical subcontractor.

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DIY Home Design for Those of us on a Budget

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Design & Construction
July 30, 2013

For those of you on a tight budget and willing to be creative, or those of you who just want to be creative. Here are some fun, cheap and relatively easy DIY things you can do to make your home more beautiful and more the way you want it to be.

Tips For Home Design On A Budget

Don’t be afraid to be bold with some color. When you’re on a budget, a little pop of color on a wall or furniture piece makes your home look pricey and professional.

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Is it Smarter to Remodel Your Home or Buy a New One?

by admin
Home Remodeling
July 30, 2013

I know it is hard to really take a good look at whether or not to add on to your home or move out into something bigger. This is something you really should take a good look at. One may be a smarter decision financially than the other.

Do you love the neighborhood you are in but need more space? It might be smarter to remodel and stay or if you really want to leave, it may be smart while the market is slow, to rent your home out before selling it.

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What is Engineered Wood Flooring?

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Home Details, Home Flooring
July 30, 2013

Is it Real or Fake Wood?

I want to clear this up in case you have ever been in this situation yourself. Have you ever found yourself standing at a hardwood flooring display at Home Depot or another home improvement store and looked at the sign on a sample piece of wood that read “engineered wood flooring” and wondered hmm is that real wood or fake? The answer is yes it is real wood flooring.

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Pros and Cons of Hardwood Flooring and Laminate Flooring

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Home Details, Home Flooring
July 30, 2013

One of the most desirable qualities home buyers look for in a home is wood flooring.

Wood is beautiful and timeless. Old traditional homes with their beautiful original hardwood floors are one of the reasons people love buying older homes. Newer homes that were built on tighter budgets, that still wanted the natural look of wood use laminate to win home buyers over. Whichever is your preference there are pros and cons to buying hardwood and laminate wood flooring. Take a look for yourself and decide which one fits for you the best.

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Great Ways to Save Money on Electricity in Your Home or Office

by admin
Contractors
July 30, 2013

Lights

Try opening up your curtains in your home instead of turning on lights, try to use daylight for your general tasks around your home as much as possible. When you are not in a room get in the habit of turning off the lights when you leave no matter how short or long the period of time being out of the room is. When you are not home make sure all the lights in your home are off. Also try getting a small area light for work or reading at night. I know this seems so simple but it really does reduce your electric bill if you start doing it every day.

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Back Yard Landscaping With a Vegetable Garden

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Outdoor Living
July 30, 2013

Let’s be honest, everyone wants a beautiful back yard with a nice design that is inviting. No one wants to see an over grown weed infested unkempt back yard or front yard. There is a way to not only make your yard look beautiful but actually start saving money with it!

Vegetable Gardens

Vegetable garden’s popularity has increased ten times or more in the last couple of years, as more homeowners embrace the advantages of planting their own organic vegetables and herbs, whether it’s to save a little money, engage in an interesting and rewarding pastime or just plainly for the health benefits of eating organic food every day.

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DIY vs. Getting a Professional Contractor:

by admin
Contractors
July 30, 2013

DIY (do it yourself) home improvement projects have become very popular over the last 10 years or so and that is great! For certain projects DIY can be rewarding if you know what you are doing and have the correct tools to get the job done right. But real quick before you get going on a DIY home improvement project take a look and ask yourself these questions:

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Things to Think With When Building a New Walk In Closet

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Bedroom Remodeling, Design & Construction
July 30, 2013

A well designed walk in closet should leave you with the peace of mind that everything has its place and you won’t have to see it lying in random places around the house making your home look cluttered and uninviting, because it has a proper place in your closet.

Tips For Building A Walk In Closet

Your closet should always be designed to make it easy to find what you need when you need it. The space should always be fully utilized and you should have more space when the new closet is installed than you ever had before. Also, you will now have the benefit of properly stored clothes which will inevitably last longer and stay in great condition because they are being properly stored.

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Concrete Countertops… Why They Might Be Right For You

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Custom Countertops
July 30, 2013

When you are picking a surface for your kitchen or bathroom countertops, concrete most likely isn’t the first material you think of. Who wants countertops that look like a sidewalk, right? Concrete believe it or not has come quite a long way since the days of being material that was used to walk and drive on. Today’s concrete surfaces come in a wide range of colors and styles that goes beautifully with high end homes today.

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10 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

by admin
Home Improvements
July 30, 2013

1.) A little known fact is that, at the top of a buyers list of needs and wants, is always STORAGE!

The more storage you can provide in your home the more value you will add to your home. It is that simple! But make sure that the closets are fully functional closet spaces . Don’t let them get cluttered. Home buyers want to be able to see what the storage is like in the home they may buy, not all your things in piles and boxes and such, clogging up the actual view of the space. They want to see a neat and organized space that they could see their own stuff in. So when trying to figure out how to upgrade your home storage is one of the easiest and most overlooked.

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A Small Home vs. A Large Home

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Design & Construction
July 30, 2013

It is a pretty safe assumption that building a small home is going to be cheaper than building or buying a large home. The total amount of money that you will pay to build the smaller home will always be lower. Additionally, the smaller home means that you will have lower energy bills so you will save a lot of money on utility bills to start with and really seen a great amount over time.

But believe it or not there are a lot of other small and surprising ways that a small house can save you money and time!

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