Archive for the ‘Home Remodeling’ Category

Building the Home of Your Dreams

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Building your home from the ground up can be a dream come true. You can pick out every item and finish that goes into it. It can be a huge undertaking but once it’s over, you can kick back and enjoy what you’ve created.

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Ways to Create a Hobby Room in Your Home

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Lots of people have hobbies, and often one of the biggest problems is finding the right space to be creative and work on our hobbies conveniently. I like a place where I can leave everything just as it is and walk away at any point. When I get ready to go back to my project, all I have to do is sit down and get going again. Having to clean up and put everything away is a real drag.

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Where’s the Stud in Your House?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

You want to hang that perfect mirror, painting, shelf, or cabinet. If it is on the heavy side, it is important you find a stud in the wall in which to anchor it. Some folks think they can go down the wall knocking on it and when the sound gets denser, they believe they’ve found the stud. Maybe they get it right, but if not, there sure are a lot of needless holes in the wall.

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5 Tips to Make Your Attic More Useful

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Having an attic can be a great asset to a home provided you can find what you store there. Not everyone wants to turn their attic into another bedroom. Most people would like to use it as an additional storage space. Do a little planning to ensure your attic is organized for maximum efficiency.

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Living Large in a Small Area

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Stylishly decorating is just as important in a small home or condominium as it is in a large home. With less available space in smaller homes, you need to make sure your design maximizes what space you do have.

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Elegant Balustrades for Your Home

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Balustrades make a beautiful architectural component for staircases, porches, and railings. Incorporating them into your home design creates a true sense of elegance.

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Gutters Solve More Problems Than You Think

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Most homeowners use gutters to stop water from dripping directly from the eaves for protection of exterior walls and soffits. Gutters also help prevent several other problems which can become potentially very expensive to repair.

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Glass Blocks Let the Light In While Maintaining Privacy

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Glass blocks allow light to come through but have a privacy finish which doesn’t allow anyone to see through them. These blocks can replace your standard window in any room such as a bathroom or sunroom.

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Make the Most of the Ceilings in Your Home

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

You might not really notice a ceiling until there is a water ring, but ceilings are actually wonderful spaces for architectural design elements. Consider doing something unique for your ceilings for an exceptional design statement in your home.

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Create a Dressing Room in an Extra Bedroom

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Ever dreamed of having more closet space? You can if you turn an extra bedroom into a dressing room. Whether it’s an adjacent room or not, there are some creative ways you can configure the room and make extra space for your clothing, shoes and accessories.

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