Category Archives: Remodeling

How to Bring Art Deco to the Bathroom

If you're looking at incorporating Art Deco into you bathroom renovations, we're here to help! Let's go over some ways that we can keep your bathroom contemporary but invigorate its design with pre-World War II black & white Art Deco style. First, begin with black and white pinwheel tile on the floor. This will establish the…
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Types of Tile for the Bathroom or Kitchen

Tile is a common choice for kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects - and for good reason! Not only does it look good, but it is easier to clean up spills than carpet and usually cheaper than hardwood flooring. But once you settle on tile, you may find yourself blanching at the possibilities - because there…
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6 Steps to Remodeling Projects

This post, we have the 6 steps it takes to implementing a successful remodeling project. Use these to be thorough and not make mistakes for your next home improvement project! Idea Generation - Explore the available options through magazines, friends, and the Internet. Design - Take the ideas you like and plan out how it…
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Green Design

What is green design? First, we need to address what it isn't - that is, home decor centered around the color green. No, it is that other thing - that of environmental friendliness. By being environmentally friendly, you're not just doing the world a service - you're doing one to your expenses on utilities as well!…
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How to Wow with Your Bathroom

Bathrooms are the most common remodeling that Americans do, and with good reason - you can get a great return for the money you put it. If you're going to the effort of renovations, you want your bathroom to wow your guests right? We have some tips for you on how to accomplish just that:…
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8 Tips to Save on A/C (and Heating)

With the summer heat rolling in fast, you may be looking ahead with dread towards hefty electric bills once again. If you're looking to save, check out the tips we have for you! Not only can they save on your bills this season, they can also help when winter comes again. So here are the…
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3 Tips to Properly Prep for Painting

3 Tips to Properly Prep for Painting We all know the basics to preparing a room to be painted, and oftentimes that will be enough to get us by. But accidents happen, and the pros know that with some extra preparation beforehand, you prevent your furniture and room from getting ruined by paint. Here are…
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Checking for Deck Safety

With summer well on its way, you'll want to make sure your deck is in safe condition for you and your family to sit out and enjoy the warm weather. Did you know that you can do some preliminary checks on its safety all by yourself? While these tests and recommendations are not necessarily replacements for…
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DIY Tips for Beginners

DIY Tips for Beginners Going out and building Do-It-Yourself projects can be a great way to save money. There are, however, some serious drawbacks to not hiring professionals. As we'll address in a future post, DIY projects are the cause of major and minor injuries, including falling from ladders and cutting hands with knives. Additionally, since…
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Best Ways to Renovate Your Bathroom

Renovate Your Bathroom the Smart Way Bathroom renovations are a good Return on Investment, coming in on average at 84.9%. If you're thinking about your future home's value or trying to sell your house now, bathroom renovations can be a great way to go. Consider these tips so you do your bathroom renovations in a…
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Common Countertop Materials

Most Common Kitchen Counter Top Materials Are you redoing your kitchen and need new counter tops? Selecting the material that's best for your kitchen can be difficult with so many choices. Let's briefly look at some of the most common materials: stainless steel, solid-surface, granite, laminate and tiles. Usually associated with commercial kitchens, stainless steel…
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Redesign Your Kitchen Island to Meet Your Needs

When you're left with a kitchen island that just isn't functioning the way you want, what do you do? Joanne Palmisano found herself with problem and decided to revamp her island. In the video below, she engages in a project to make her kitchen island big enough for the family to sit at, have additional…
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Going GREEN in the Bathroom

These days there certainly is a big push to go green. But in the bathroom? The answer is a resounding YES! It all starts with the cleaning products. Many bathroom cleaning products. Using a multi-purpose cleaner can save money on having multiple products which have nearly the same purpose. And, if you have get an…
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Ideas for a Basement Media Room

When it comes time to finish your basement, one of the most-popular ideas is to have a home theater area included. Year after year, we receive more requests for this type of finishing than any other. A recent article by Houzz, author S. Gauthier listed five tips to turn your basement into a media room.…
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More Time than Money – Refinish!

If you are like some homeowners in the Mid-Atlantic Region, you may have more time on your hands than you have money in your account. If this describes you and you want to have a fresher look in your bathroom, consider refinishing the counter top and bathtub. The informative image below gives you a simple outline…
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