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Universal design just makes sense
Read More: Universal design just makes senseBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Look around your house. Check out the front porch, the hallways, the bathrooms, the doorways. If someone who uses a wheelchair or a walker or even a cane came to your home, how easy would it be for him or her to get around? Whether you call it accessible…
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Phasing a project can make cents
Read More: Phasing a project can make centsBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon By remodeling one bath at a time, the family in this home was able to balance their desire for two beautiful new bathrooms with their need for at least one functioning bath throughout the construction process. We’ve talked before about the wisdom of having a master plan. Specifically, we…
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Old frat house getting makeover
Read More: Old frat house getting makeoverBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We have enjoyed writing this column for several months now and hope some of our ramblings have been useful and educational. For those of you still wondering if you have the time, interest, or fortitude to pursue a project as challenging as a home remodel, we thought it might…
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Be active part of neighborhood
Read More: Be active part of neighborhoodBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Think about the neighborhood you live in. We’ll bet that as soon as you did, a wide variety of characteristics instantly sprang to mind. A neighborhood is a neighborhood because of its distinctive characteristics. You probably chose the neighborhood you live in because certain attributes appealed to you. Some…
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Programming key to good design
Read More: Programming key to good designBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Last week we gave you a homework assignment. Have you spent the week browsing magazines, checking out books and setting your TiVo to record home design shows? Hopefully you are filling your mind with ideas while you fill your files with photos and articles. This week’s assignment will take…
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Do homework before renovating
Read More: Do homework before renovatingBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Would you ever walk up to a Nordstrom sales associate, and say, “I want a new wardrobe. Please create one for me, and I’ll pick it up next week”? Or would you sit down with your hair stylist and say, “I need a new hair style. Please cut my…
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How to fund your home remodeling jobs
Read More: How to fund your home remodeling jobsBy Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Happy New Year! The holiday rush is over, and the time for resolutions is here. So what are some of yours? Get your body back in shape? Get your budget back in shape? What about getting your home in shape? Is this the year of the remodel? If so,…