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Wood Trim vs Composite Trim

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Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 30, 2013

When you are ready to take a look at trim for your home’s exterior it is worthwhile to make sure you select a material that is water resistant and strong enough to last well into the future.

Wood

Wood is a favorite of since it is easy to work with and paints well. Unfortunately, wood is not what it used to be. Wood used for homes is no longer harvested like it once was. Now, for the most part, we get fast-growth, “farm-raised” lumber that is less dense and has a wider grain pattern.

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Stucco vs Other Sidings and the Overall Maintenance

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Home Maintenance & Repairs
July 30, 2013

Stucco Siding

Stucco is reasonably priced and easy to maintain as well as aesthetically pleasing. With a large variety of stucco colors to choose from, stucco works great with almost any home exterior.

Stucco has been a popular choice for hundreds of years but stucco is more costly than vinyl siding. This is if you are comparing the basic stucco with the basic vinyl siding, depending on the quality they both go up in price.

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Make Your Home Unique & Chic With Wallpaper or Wall Designs

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Design & Construction
July 30, 2013

Wallpaper has changed and become a lot trendier over the years; it is now one of the most used styles in contemporary interior design. Today’s papers and wall designs can transform any living space into a statement of style and can be a true show piece in any home.

Wall design is a new trend and it is very fun and depending on what you want can be very easy to do. Figure out what kind of design you want, get stencils or hand paint it yourself. You of course can always hire a professional to do it for you but generally depending on the simplicity of the design, it is something you can do yourself, which is always a plus!

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New Door Knobs and Hardware in Your Home is a Great and Inexpensive Upgrade to Your Home

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Home Details
July 30, 2013

Everyone wants to make their home look beautiful and pleasing to the eyes.

Not everyone can afford a complete home remodel.

But a lot of home owners do not know some very inexpensive and simple ways to improve the appearance of their home.

With new door knobs, cabinet knobs, handles and hardware throughout your home, you can give your home a beautiful new and cleaner look without spending a fortune.

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Importance of Interior Lighting

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Home Details
July 30, 2013

Lighting is a very important part of decorating your home. Good lighting makes a room comfortable and cozy or accents certain pieces of furniture or art you have.

The best light is always natural light, but there is a lot you can do with creating what you want in your home with other lighting. Everyone knows how important paint color, furniture choices and artwork are to interior design. One aspect of design that is often overlooked, however, is lighting. Lighting not only affects the brightness of the room, but it can also change the way a paint color looks, cast shadows in ways that make the room seem smaller and have an impact on the presentation of art work.

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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

by admin
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

by admin
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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