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Tips on Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring Options Prefinished plank flooring has the finish applied at the factory prior to installation. There’s no dust from sanding, no fumes from chemicals, and no waiting for the finish to dry. These floors are warranted to last longer than … Continue reading
Green Lighting Measures for the Home: Effectively Using Daylight
Natural illumination is still the best type of lighting system. As humans we instinctively prefer natural light to electric light. There have been many studies done which show that natural lighting has a positive impact on well being and productivity (http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/30769.pdf). So how about having these … Continue reading
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Add Interest with These Bathroom Flooring Choices
When it comes to flooring choices these days, you have hundreds of choices – carpet, tile, wood, laminate, linoleum and stone … just to name a few. And when it comes to installing a new floor in your bathroom, you … Continue reading
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The Power of Insulation: Keep Energy (and Money) from Escaping Your Home
When we think of cutting our utility bills, we typically look for ways to use less and cut back on the little extras. That certainly works, but how about taking a closer look at the energy we waste, often unnoticed. … Continue reading
Shingles: Keep A Good Roof Over Your Head
When it comes to keeping your home protected, it all starts with a good roof and covering material – such as shingles. Roof shingles are typically applied in a symmetric pattern and match or complement the outer facade of the … Continue reading
Options for Financing Your Home Improvement Project
As a homeowner considering a home improvement project, you should know your options for financing those improvements. Usually homeowners have three traditional financing options: Home Equity Loan Cash-Out Refinance Construction Remodel or Renovation Loan For smaller projects, such as replacing … Continue reading
5 Steps to Organizing Your Garage
The garage is that one place where all of the clutter seems to gather. It is a convenient location to store things – rakes, bikes, dog food – and they get pushed into a corner or against the wall. But … Continue reading
Energy Guzzlers: Your Home’s Big Three
It may feel like a lifetime ago, but there was a time when the electric bill was referred to as the light bill. Those were the days when electricity was used mainly for lighting because there were few other appliances … Continue reading
Tips to Winterize Your Home
Winter rolls around like clock work, and it always seems to get here all of the sudden. Get ready for it. Be proactive. You’ll be happy you did. Here’s a list of items that you should check: Prevent freezing Garden … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Different Cooking Technologies for Your Next Kitchen Remodel
When remodeling a kitchen, homeowners must make what seems like an endless number of decisions. Some of those decisions will often include choosing new appliances. In the old days it was pretty simple to choose your cooking appliances – electric … Continue reading
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