Renovations

What is the HERS Index? Why it is now included in MLS listings

The HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index was established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in 2006. It is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home's energy...
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Low-cost safety improvements for aging in place

Many people want to stay in their current homes as long as possible and age in place. Sometimes major home renovations may be required, but here are some inexpensive tips...
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A transformation story… what a big difference a few walls can make

Wishing you had a more open floor plan… either in a house you are hoping to buy or in the house where you live now? Take a look at the...
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The True Cost of Remodeling

                                       In seventeen years of doing remodeling, no one has ever said, “Wow! That costs less than I had expected, let’s add to the plan” Often homeowners don’t really...
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Leading with Design

  A friend of mine moved, from Minnesota to Texas, a few months ago and bought a house. She connected with a local remodeling contractor and proceeded to do a...
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Why spend money and time on training programs?

Most businesses, mine included, rely on other people to deliver on the promises that a company makes to its clients, employees, and subcontractors. Most businesses also spend an inordinate amount...
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Top 20 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Home – Part 4 of 4

We made it! After looking at #20 – #6, we are now at the Top 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home.   # 5    Add a Second Story Addition –...
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Top 20 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Home – Part 3 of 4

In my last two posts I listed 10 of the Top 20 Home Improvements so let's look at five more.    #10   Basement Remodel – Basements do not have to feel like...
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