Renovations

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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Award-winning Aging-in-Place House Plans

At a recent party I found myself discussing 'aging-in-place'… something that wouldn't have likely happened even 10 years ago because people weren't often thinking in those terms. Now, Baby Boomers...
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Top kitchen remodeling trends 2013

Considering a kitchen remodel? According to surveys released by Houzz and the National Kitchen & Bath Association, here is what's hot… good trends to keep in mind for resale as...
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Best way to insulate a crawl space

There are several methods to insulating a crawl space.  Some can be efficient, and others can be detrimental to the environment of the crawl space.  Do your research before choosing...
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How To Open Your Dining Room Up To Your Kitchen

As we approach Thanksgiving and the end of the year holiday season, I thought it would be great to re-share this article as we all make more time to gather...
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Siding Choices: Cutting Through the Clutter

Many salespeople that come to your house for a “free in-home estimate” (translation: high pressure sales pitch) will go on to tell you that their product is the best and...
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9 points to consider when hiring a contractor

Planning to hire a contractor for a significant project? Here are some tips to finding the right one. 1. Ask friends and family. The best referrals usually come from satisfied...
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Go Slow to Go Faster

    I remember a contractor friend of mine in Oregon, Paul Winans, once told me, “You have to go slow to go faster.” I was much younger then, so...
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