Renovations

Building green and building smart are often the same thing

When people think of green building they often think of things like solar panels, geothermal heating and windmills… all things that can be costly and have a long payback period. But...
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Remodeling ROI – Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012

Average remodeling costs dropped again for the third year in a row, although more slowly this year. Nationwide costs decreased 6.9% in 2009, 2.3% in 2010 and only 1.9% in...
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Remodelers Showcase this weekend

It seems more and more people I talk to are remodeling their homes… sometimes homes they are buying, somestimes to stay instead of move, and sometimes making improvements to enjoy...
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Up to 30% tax credit for energy efficiency

Thinking about energy efficient home updates? Some home improvement products are eligible for tax credits this year… and renewable energy systems like solar, wind and geothermal systems are eligible for a tax...
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Living Green… options for green roofs

NOTE: Today's post is a reprint of an artcle written by Jeanne Huber for HouseLogic, a great resource brought to you by the National Association of Realtors. Its photo reminded me of California, where I...
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Bathroom renovation tips

One of my sellers has a fabulous renovated bath in his 100-year-old house, including a skylight for natural light, heated floor and towel rack to keep you toasty and great...
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Ideas to jazz up your deck

With the feeling of spring finally in the air you may be dreaming of spending more time living outdoors… and looking for innovative ideas to expand your deck for maximum...
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Make a Sun Shade from an Old Sail

Our son, ever the creative innovator, devised a deck sun shade so ingenious last year that I had to share. In his own words… The Morning Deck, as we call...
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