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Year – 2006

Spruce up home with paint

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Lisa spent a recent Christmas holiday up to her ears in paint. She had a few days off work, and she decided to use it for a little home improvement. Truly there is no

rdgDecember 29, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Be aware of restrictive covenants

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We may be in over our heads this week, but we want to introduce you to the concept of restrictive covenants. Restrictive covenants are deed restrictions that apply to a group of homes or

rdgDecember 22, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Work goes on — even in winter

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon As soon as the holidays are over, we will all pack up the tree and decorations, and thoughts will turn to the promises of a new year. Starting that first week in January, architects

rdgDecember 15, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

New garage door can add zing

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve talked about doors for a few weeks now, and we’ll conclude with a discussion of the largest door in your home: your garage door. Changing out that old garage door can do wonders

rdgDecember 8, 2006 Exterior Updating, Garages, Year - 2006 Read more

Patio doors connect home, yard

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Continuing with our theme of doors this month, today we will look at patio doors. These are doors that lead to the exterior and are the kind you would use when you want to

rdgNovember 24, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Construction of doors varies

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we began a discussion about doors. We looked at a variety of door types — from traditional hinged doors to nifty pocket doors. This week we look at the different ways doors

rdgNovember 17, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Door options open up possibilities

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon In the past few weeks we’ve given you tips on how to easily and quickly update your home without a huge renovation. We’ve mentioned carpet, hard flooring, and countertops as minimally invasive ways to

rdgNovember 10, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Frat house becoming luxury home

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Many homeowners express a desire to add skylights to their homes during a remodeling project. Perhaps it is the same psychological attraction as the sunroof in your latest car. We all know that light

rdgNovember 3, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Countertop options are almost endless

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we started a two-part column about countertop options. Countertops can be a relatively simple way to spruce up your decor if you plan to keep everything else (like cabinets and the layout)

rdgOctober 26, 2006 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Kitchens, Year - 2006 Read more

New countertops can add pizazz

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Here’s a quick and easy way to upgrade your home: install new countertops. In the right situation, new countertops in a kitchen, bath or elsewhere can make a big splash without causing a big

rdgOctober 20, 2006 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Kitchens, Year - 2006 Read more

Wood floors add warmth, beauty

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we started a flooring theme by focusing on the most commonly used flooring material — carpet. This week we continue the discussion with one of our favorite flooring options: wood. Wood is

rdgOctober 13, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Learn facts about carpet before purchasing

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon If you are ready for a new look but not ready for a major project, flooring is one of the easiest and least invasive ways to renovate any room. Flooring comes in all shapes

rdgOctober 6, 2006 Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Year - 2006 Read more

Drywall helps home take shape

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve been following the progress of one of our projects for several months. It’s a house that started as a single-family residence and over time was morphed by several additions and remodels into a

rdgSeptember 26, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Freestanding bathtubs are a relaxing retreat

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Now that you are an expert on bathroom sinks (see Deseret Morning News column of Sept. 15: Sink can greatly add to beauty of the bathroom), it is time to brush up on bathtubs.

rdgSeptember 22, 2006 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Year - 2006 Read more

Sink can greatly add to beauty of the bathroom

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we reported some encouraging news about adding a bathroom to your home. The National Association of Home Builders has estimated that adding a bath can increase your home’s value by up to

rdgSeptember 15, 2006 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Year - 2006 Read more

Adding bathroom adds value

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Studies show adding a bathroom is one of the best ways to add value to a home. The cost of a new bath varies depending on the size and the materials. (See This Master

rdgSeptember 8, 2006 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Year - 2006 Read more

Updated home may require updated insurance

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon There is a step in the remodeling process that homeowners often neglect: insurance. Yes, we know it’s a very boring detail and just one more thing that might cost you money at a time

rdgSeptember 1, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Attention to details is important outside, too

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon If you checked in with us last week, you’ll have read about some of the many details to consider inside your home as you remodel. As you may have guessed, the details don’t stop

rdgAugust 25, 2006 Designing Principals, Year - 2006 Read more

Practical or aesthetic, design details can be devilish

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Architect Mies van der Rohe said, “God is in the details.” Others have said, “The devil is in the details.” We suppose it’s all in the perspective. Certainly when it comes to a home

rdgAugust 18, 2006 Designing Principals, Year - 2006 Read more

Cabinetry is key component of kitchen remodel

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Nothing impacts the look of your kitchen like the cabinetry, and nothing impacts the budget of your remodel like the cabinetry. Understanding your options will help you choose wisely, so you get cabinets you’ll

rdgAugust 11, 2006 Kitchens, Year - 2006 Read more

Blend inside, outside spaces

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve run into an interesting design situation quite a lot recently. When a home has multiple stories, like a basement, main floor and second floor, they are typically stacked on top of each other

rdgAugust 4, 2006 Additions, Year - 2006 Read more

Former fraternity house gets new guts in remodel

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon The wiring of a new or remodeled home can look like spaghetti to the untrained eye, like the wires in this former fraternity house remodel – but it will be hidden later. Proper wiring

rdgJuly 28, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Options for Replacement. Replacing windows in your home

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Older homes have interesting architecture and quaint styles, but they can also have old, drafty, inefficient windows, above. Can you stand one more week on windows? If you’ve followed the past couple of columns,

rdgJuly 21, 2006 Exterior Updating, Year - 2006 Read more

Tips on window frames and glass

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we started a two-part look at windows. Windows are an important part of your remodel. You may be adding windows to capitalize on natural light or a particular view. You may be

rdgJuly 14, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Year - 2006 Read more

Windows add natural light, style to home

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We get this one a lot: “We want more natural light in our home.” There is just something about natural light that brightens and cheers up a room. There are various ways to draw

rdgJuly 7, 2006 Designing Principals, Year - 2006 Read more

Radiant heat: a way to warm the tootsies

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve all had the experience. You wake up early and stumble to the shower. The carpeted bedroom and hallway are fine, but one step on the tile bathroom floor and you shock your tootsies

rdgJune 23, 2006 Interior Remodeling, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Year - 2006 Read more

Home takes form with foundation, framing

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve checked in on our former-fraternity-house project several times now. The permits are in place, demolition has happened, and the reconstruction is moving along nicely. Currently two major phases are under way: concrete and

rdgJune 16, 2006 Additions, Year - 2006 Read more

Make your home fire-resistant

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon This is a beautiful time of year. The mountains and foothills are awash in green grasses and vegetation and for a brief moment it feels more like the lush Northwest than the arid Great

rdgJune 9, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Plan remodeling around trees

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve mentioned several times that your landscaping can take a beating during remodeling. At best you’ll lose a few flowers and at worst you’ll have to start from scratch. But there is one aspect

rdgJune 2, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Remodeling: pain before gain

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon If you’ve followed our columns recently, you’ll know that we’ve been tracking an interesting project: the complete remodel of a former fraternity house. As you can imagine, it is quite an undertaking. Former fraternity

rdgMay 26, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Built-in seating expands your kitchen

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon You know how it is these days. The kitchen has become command central. The kitchen is not only a place to store and prepare food, but it has become a place to gather, visit,

rdgMay 19, 2006 Kitchens, Year - 2006 Read more

Split Level. Embrace your split-level’s personality

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Split-level homes have made a comeback in recent years. Drive around some of the new “starter home” neighborhoods around the Wasatch Front and you’ll find many variations on the split-level theme. A split-entry home

rdgMay 12, 2006 Exterior Updating, Year - 2006 Read more

Sink some time into planning kitchen

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Designing your kitchen is most definitely the time to include the kitchen sink. In your “kitchen triangle” — the stove, refrigerator and sink — you will spend the most time at the sink. So

rdgMay 5, 2006 Kitchens, Year - 2006 Read more

Get it in writing before work begins

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Before you fall asleep or turn the page, let us assure you that ignoring it will only make it worse. When it comes to remodeling, the fun parts are dreaming of the possibilities, getting

rdgApril 28, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Consider ‘green’ building ideas

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon It is all the rage to talk about “green building” and “sustainable design,” but what do these buzz words really mean and what difference does it make to you? They essentially mean the same

rdgApril 21, 2006 Energy Efficiency & Green Design, Interior Remodeling, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Year - 2006 Read more

Extend ‘remodel’ to the outside

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Happy National Landscape Architecture Month! You might not have known that April is the month we celebrate landscape architecture, but with a few warm days sneaking in between our April showers, it’s a great

rdgApril 14, 2006 Additions, Exterior Updating, Year - 2006 Read more

Interior designer is worth money

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Remodeling is generally a big undertaking that requires a great deal of planning and a concerted effort by many people to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Under ideal circumstances, a strong team

rdgApril 7, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Get right permit before demolition

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon About a month ago we introduced you to a project we’re working on. It is an old frat house that the new owners want to convert back into a single-family residence. It’s time for

rdgMarch 31, 2006 Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2006 Read more

Decks add value and fun to a home

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon With the weather we’ve had lately, you may doubt if spring will ever come. But it always does, and it’s never too early to start planning for a spring and summer of outdoor living.

rdgMarch 24, 2006 Additions, Year - 2006 Read more

Spruce up your deck for spring

By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon You can’t have a 60-degree day in March and not become seriously ill with spring fever. The weather is warming and snow is turning to rain, giving us hope that we will survive another

rdgMarch 10, 2006 Exterior Updating, Year - 2006 Read more
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