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If you’re planning a custom home remodeling project, then chances are you’re also planning to invest a good bit of money into it. Scarborough research not only reveals that about 53% of U.S. homeowners have made some sort of home improvement in the past 12 months, but that 56% of them spent $1,000 or more,
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Almost three quarters of Americans plan to undertake home remodeling projects this year. Some of them are likely doing them to increase the value of their home, but research done by Houzz indicates that 83% of home improvements done in 2012 were to improve the look and feel of a home. Remodeling kitchens is one
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Statistics show that as many as 71% of homeowners are planning on doing home improvement projects this year. Some of these projects will likely be relatively minor, such as refinishing your old kitchen cabinets or painting a few rooms. Others, however, will be more extreme, ranging from home additions to home remodeling. No matter which
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The planning stage is easier than seeing it come to life. The first sight of a mess sends you in a fit of rage. Instead of letting that bother you, let patience, preparation and knowledge be your guide in the Remodeling process. Preparation Avoid stress and arguments by removing everything from the room.
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If you’re thinking of remodeling, two of your most important considerations are how much it will cost and what return you can get on the investment. Remodeling Magazine offers concrete averages for both factors in their “2013 Cost vs Value Report” for the Washington, DC area. Note that these only represent values for mid-range projects.
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Kitchen Remodeling In today’s world, the kitchen is as much a familial meeting space as it was 100 years ago. With the smell of dinner wafting throughout the house and its physical location situated alongside the dining room, it is no wonder the kitchen has remained the place where all roads converge in the
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If you’re planning on staying in your home permanently or have older members of your family, remodel your spaces to make it easy for senior adults to use. Minor changes can make a big difference in convenience and safety. Consider the following: Widen doors ways and pathways. Make any doorways and pathways, such as
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Local designers share tips for choosing finishes when remodeling a kitchen. Hopkins & Porter’s Lea Allen, chimes in. Read more….