Remodeling

How long should it last? Life expectancy of home components

Sellers should know that buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it’s a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making...
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Knock, Knock! How to Navigate Through Storm Damage Contractors

The important thing to remember is to NOT sign anything until you've done your homework. Many companies that do primarily storm damage follow storms around the country, so you want...
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2014 Average Remodeling Costs and Return on Investment

After falling for three years in 2010-2012, the value of remodeling increased in 2014 for the second year in a row. Nationwide, the cost to value ratio stands at 66.1%...
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9 Essential Elements of the Perfect House

Although everyone has their own concept of what makes a perfect house, there are some basic elements that both satisfy needs and simplify life… regardless of who you are or...
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Window Replacement Part 2: Materials and Methods

In "Window Replacement: Part 1," we talked about glass packs and U-factors. Now let's talk about materials windows are made of and what install method is best for you.
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Are we moving past stainless steel appliances?

There has been talk about the death of stainless steel appliances for a few years but it is still the runaway favorite. That said, General Electric’s matte grey Slate finish appliances...
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Clever built-in storage ideas

It seems like there is never enough useful storage space no matter how much room you have. If you are downsizing efficient use of space becomes even more important. Here...
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Window Replacement Part 1: The Dog and Pony Show Comes to Your House

Time for window shopping? Get ready for the product that was absolutely made for the kitchen table sales pitch. Windows are a salesperson's dream, chock full of parts and pieces...
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