October 2011
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Renovation Solutions: Frankenhouses: horrifying home remodels
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Frankenhouses: horrifying home remodelsHappy Halloween! Multiple additions can create a disjointed feeling and negatively impact curb appeal. Picasa, Annie V. Schwemmer In honor of this ghoulish holiday, we want to tell a scary story: “The Story of the Frankenhouses.” Frankenhouses are homes that have been “renovated” and yet feature things such as pipes running through living rooms, rooms…
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Renovation Solutions: Time for fall cleaning, home maintenance
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Time for fall cleaning, home maintenanceThe term “Spring Cleaning” has become somewhat of a deep cleaning cliché. And it is rightfully named since most deep cleaning is tackled in the spring. However, there is an important Fall counterpart to cleaning that is often overlooked. Fall cleaning involves more than just tidying up around the house. There are important home maintenance…
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Renovation Solutions: Tips for saving money when remodeling
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Tips for saving money when remodelingAh, a budget. Most of us are all too familiar with living on a budget, especially these days. While this client did not have the budget for a large master suite addition, an architect was able to help them gain access to an updated bathroom from a reconfigured master bedroom. (David T. Price) Successfully living…
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Renovation Solutions: Remember to address air-quality issues inside your home
Read More: Renovation Solutions: Remember to address air-quality issues inside your homeEnergyStar has become a household term. Everyone knows that EnergyStar translates as energy efficient products or homes. Well, the EPA has taken the EnergyStar labeling program for homes a step further into the green. The EPA has developed a sister program called Indoor AirPLUS. As our homes become more energy efficient there is less air…