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Category Archives: Remodeling Industry
Renovations are projects that involve improving the property from its original state to increase the property’s value, to lengthen its…
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If you just bought a house that fits your budget, but it needs some upgrading and repair, you’re probably wondering…
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Picking the right contractor is the most important element of a successful renovation. How do you find the one that…
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If you just bought a house that fits your budget, but it needs some upgrading and repair, you’re probably wondering…
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Basements are often a forgotten asset. In their “natural” state they are the home of the furnace and water heater,…
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Is your home cold, drafty or uncomfortable? Do you have excessive dust and high utility bills? Here are some common…
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When it comes to home renovations, the key is choosing projects that bring your house up to date, lowers energy…
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We spend a lot of money heating and cooling our homes. But new technologies utilizing natural, renewable resources, such as…
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When homeowners start thinking about remodeling their home, they naturally think about upgrading the living spaces, but if you want…
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Home Renovation is not just knocking out walls, replacing fixtures and repainting. It’s also about style and function. If your…
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When it comes to Home Renovation, the biggest question you need to ask yourself is “why do I want to…
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Some Do-It-Yourself projects may sound easy, but not knowing what you’re doing can be costly, and even dangerous. Here are…
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Most people think of “Home Renovation” as primarily knocking out walls and adding more space. Of course, that may be…
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Remodeling projects can bring value to a home. Do-It-Yourself projects are fine for small projects, but even “budget-friendly” projects can…
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Here are some easy, money-saving tips to reduce household expenses. 1. Unplug your cell phone and other electronic devices as…
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If you’re planning to renovate your home, don’t just think of “redecorating”, think of upgrading its efficiency as well. Make…
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Webster‘s Dictionary defines Remodel as: “to alter the structure or use of” as in a room or building. To Renovate,…
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In any business area there are many qualified, reputable companies; unfortunately, there are also amateurs and outright frauds. How to…
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Color is not just decoration; it can be a tool that influences sense and emotion. Color can make a small…
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“Home improvement” or renovation refers to projects that alter or improve an existing home, and also includes improvements to lawns,…
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When homeowners want to build or renovate their home, obviously their first concern is improving the “living space”, that is,…
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Have you heard the story about the man who hired a contractor to add a large dining room to his…
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As wonderful and efficient as a newly renovated home will be, it won’t do much good if the lighting doesn’t…
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When it comes to managing the maintenance and upkeep of your home, “do-it-yourself” has its advantages. For more involved projects,…
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When you decide to remodel and renovate your home, here are some tips to keep in mind: Local building codes…
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In hard economic times, it’s tempting to think of cutting costs on home Improvement, both to save money and for…
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If you have someone in your household who is disabled, handicapped or infirm due to age, certain home improvements will…
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There are probably a dozen of things that need to be fixed in your house, but somehow days turn into…
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When you hire a remodeler, you are buying a service rather than just a product. That means that you are…
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February 2012 – McGraw-Hill Construction, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released findings from a new Green…
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February 2012 – The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February to include a…
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If you’re thinking about jumping into a serious home improvement project, chances are you have an eye toward both the…
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December 2011 – The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising…
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Survey finds that 65% of Americans have changed their green buying habits due to the recession. A new report has…
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In a recent New York Times blog, Allison Arieff suggests to her readers that it is time to rethink the…
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Federal loan subsidy would be extended for home buyers; Fannie and Freddie could be saved as well. President Obama has…
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Meanwhile, 15-year fixed-rate loans and 5-year adjustable rate loans hit record-low levels of 3.54 and 3.18 percent, respectively. Mortgage rates…
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WASHINGTON — Home prices rose in August in half of major U.S. cities measured by a private survey, a sign…
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As 15- to 32-year-olds mature, they will produce a massive increase in housing demand. Population growth and demographic shifts –…
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Design considerations for aging-in-place, accessible spaces and adaptable dwellings have become the rule and not the exception. With that in…
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Sales of new homes were down 2.1% from April to May but up when observing a more appropriate 3-month average….
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While the recovering economy may eventually drive consumers back to restaurants in droves, the past few years have taught many…
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The remodeling industry continues to show strength, with record levels of activity for the month of April. The BuildFax Remodeling…
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Basements often are just leftover space. Builders don’t usually think about the most efficient way to use that space, putting…
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After years of shelving projects and doing only improvements deemed absolutely necessary, more homeowners are dusting off their remodeling plans…
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Craig Knott, CR of Houseworks Unlimited, Inc. has been asked to serve as an expert on the Better Home and…
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In the wake of the worst downturn in recent history, the U.S. home improvement industry is poised for growth, according…
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Homeowners are ready to jump back into home improvement in 2011, and their timing couldn’t be better as contractors say…
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IRVINE, Calif. — Nov. 11, 2010 – RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com), an online marketplace for foreclosure properties, released its U.S. Foreclosure Market…
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