From Cabinets to Countertops - Creating a Kitchen on a Budget
It is the busiest room in the house and often needs the most improvement: the kitchen. A remodeled kitchen increases the value of the home and makes it more enjoyable to cook, live and dine in. However, many homeowners are left wonderi...
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A Cost-effective Way to Add More Living or Work Space
There's no slowing down Mary Cordes of Hayden Lake, Idaho. The 85-year-old recently came out of retirement only two years after ending her life-long career. "I closed down the art gallery and framing shop I had run for 25 years back in...
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Paver Possibilities--Landscape Pavers Go Green
Stylish and versatile, landscape pavers can add tremendous utility and value to a home. But now, landscape pavers have gone green and can not only be used to beautify your home, but also help the environment.
Permeable pavers, such...
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Four Secrets to Give Your House Model Home Appeal
Ah, the model home - it's not just a selling tool for builders. In many ways, model homes are the perfect portrait of the American Dream, with their manicured lawns, gourmet kitchens and designer window treatments. The model home is wh...
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Build Out Your Basement, Tone Up Your Body
Did you know there's a home improvement project that not only enhances your home's value and your enjoyment of your house, but can also improve your health by toning up your body? Finishing a basement to make space for a home gym is a ...
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Faucet Trend: Touch Free Comes Home
On average, a bathroom remodel costs $15,789 and a kitchen remodel costs $55,503 according to Remodeling Magazine's 2007 Cost vs. Value report. But you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to get a fresh look in your home. Focus on...
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Cloudy Windows? Clear the View by Preventing Mineral Deposits
Do your windows appear less than clear, even when you've just cleaned them? It's a problem that's more common than you may think, especially in communities where hard water is an issue.
Over time, a white, cloud film can cover windo...
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