November 2009
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Family’s new garage finally functions like a garage
Read More: Family’s new garage finally functions like a garageBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer The Ashworth family came to us needing two things from their garage: a place to park their cars and some much-needed additional storage space. Though the existing 1920s garage was large, the doors were so narrow that getting 21st century cars in was a chore. In addition, the leaky,…
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Architect can be valuable in bidding process
Read More: Architect can be valuable in bidding processBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Unfortunately, many homeowners think undertaking a remodeling project means picking up the phone and calling a contractor. If you have read any of our columns over the past several years, we hope you have picked up on the principle of involving a design professional before calling a contractor. By…
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Be thorough when selecting a general contractor
Read More: Be thorough when selecting a general contractorBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Choosing the right general contractor is a critical step in remodeling your home. No matter how well your architect designs the plans or how vividly you envision the project, the remodeling contractor can literally make or break the final outcome. Selecting a good general contractor is important because he…
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Keep your toes toasty with radiant heating in floors
Read More: Keep your toes toasty with radiant heating in floorsBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer There are few things worse in the winter than stepping on a cold tile floor. A heated floor is one of those luxuries that is becoming more common with the push for energy efficiency and better indoor air quality. Radiant heating is a more efficient option compared to electric…
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Details important when remodeling older, boxy homes
Read More: Details important when remodeling older, boxy homesBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer We know the little boxy houses of yesterday do not meet the needs of the modern family — and they haven’t for decades. So, it wasn’t surprising to hear that Ty Robbins’ 1937 home had been remodeled four times over the years. When Ty Robbins remodeled his Murray home,…