September 2008
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New garage door adds curb appeal
Read More: New garage door adds curb appealBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Last week’s column touted the importance of a high-functioning, well-designed garage. But it also cited a reality check to the costs involved. If you already have a garage that functions but lacks luster, there are ways to upgrade without paying for a new garage. Our first “renovation-alternative” is to…
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Garage remodel enhances home
Read More: Garage remodel enhances homeBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer For some, garages are among the least exciting home-renovation projects. But for others, the garage is the only exciting home renovation project. The truth is, because a garage is one of the most useful and practical elements of your home, it holds a great deal of potential for making…
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Right roofing material is key to blending home addition
Read More: Right roofing material is key to blending home additionBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Everyone has seen a bad remodel. You’ve seen the house where the new addition looks like a big shed bumped up against the house, or the second story that looks as if it could have fallen from space and just happened to land on a particular house. Remodels don’t…
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Remodel pulls laundry out of the dungeon
Read More: Remodel pulls laundry out of the dungeonBy Ann Robinson and Annie V. Schwemmer How do you do laundry? Do you do a load a day keeping the piles small? Or do you wait until heaping piles take over the hampers? No matter what kind of laundry person you are, your laundry room should function for your laundry style. It’s an architectural…
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Ceiling beams and other ceiling finishing touches
Read More: Ceiling beams and other ceiling finishing touchesBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon While we devoted the past three columns to flooring, this week it is time to look up and discuss the project hanging over your head: ceilings. The ceiling is often a seriously overlooked aspect of your house’s appearance. While walls, flooring and exterior work are important when it comes…