April 2010
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Before remodeling, get professional plan and real budget
Read More: Before remodeling, get professional plan and real budgetBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer It seems the economy is finally on the mend. Though concerns and worries still abound, things are looking more positive. A master plan is especially crucial before remodeling project is started. The worst thing a homeowner can do is plunge in and see how far money will go. While…
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Plan for future, efficiency with your bathroom design
Read More: Plan for future, efficiency with your bathroom designBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer American consumers are choosing a little bit of luxury mixed with practicality and efficiency when it comes to bathroom remodels. That is according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Design Trends Survey, compiled from surveying 500 architects to find the most popular design features across the country. Changing…
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Recycling centers, pantries among top kitchen upgrades
Read More: Recycling centers, pantries among top kitchen upgradesBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Every quarter, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) surveys 500 architects across the country to discover the latest design trends in kitchen and bath remodels. According to the 2009 survey for the fourth quarter, the five most popular upgrades for kitchens are more practical than ever. Changing the lighting…
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Solar water heaters add to home’s energy efficiency
Read More: Solar water heaters add to home’s energy efficiencyBy Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Recently, we wrote about tankless water heaters. Following its publication, we were contacted by a nice gentleman named Larry Wilkins. Wilkins has been in the tankless water heater business for many years, and operates a company called Envirotherm. Tankless water heaters can help cut back on environmental waste. They…