Part I of this series offers considerations for remodeling the interior of a craftsman style home. Part II examines some of the exterior features characteristic of the craftsman style and offers some ideas for preserving them if you would like your renovation to be in keeping with the home's original style. It should be noted that variations of the features covered here can also be consistent with the craftsman style, so every possible option is not covered here and not every feature discussed ...
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Posted on January 21st, 2012
Posted on January 19th, 2012
Remodeling a kitchen is one of the best investments a homeowner
can make. For most homeowners it is the most important room in
the house. It is used for cooking, eating, and gathering, and is
typically a focal point in the home. Consequently, though a
great investment, a kitchen-remodeling project can be very
disruptive to the family. And the length of the disruption can
take as long as two or three weeks.
The Planning Stage
Planning is absolutely essential in remodeling a kitchen. ...
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Like every turning of the year, 2009 entails a whole new set of trends in fashion, gadgets, cars, and even in home remodeling. When applied beautifully, your home improvement project could set out a fabulous and functional finish that would be the envy of friends, neighbors and relatives. Being among the most essential rooms in your New York home, the bathroom is a great area to spruce up. So what are the bathroom remodeling trends that tell us what's hot and what's not in 2009?Style and ...
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Choosing the right Contractor is the most important aspect of
any home construction project. You must take your time and do
your research to find a good qualified contractor if you want
excellent quality at a fair price. When we built our new home we
spent many hours finding the best contractors for each aspect of
building our new home. We developed a method that served us well
and it is as follows:
Determine exactly what you want done and write it down. This may
sound a little basic at first ...
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Crown moulding has been getting more and more popular among homeowners in recent years. That is because there has been a lot of buzz generated on the subject of raising values for a home. So how is crown molding directly related to raising property values? Let's take a closer look. When you walk into a property, what is the first thought that goes through your mind? Chances are, all sorts of impressions about the house are beginning to form in your mind. It may be a beautiful house, a messy ...
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Posted on January 15th, 2012
No one is ever thrilled to be starting a home renovation project. You might be excited that changes will be made because the old set-up was becoming an eyesore. However, the process of making the changes is one that is stressful and headache-inducing. Depending on how large of a renovation it is, it can take as little as a few days to as long as months or even years! The most important factors of a home renovation are that you take the time necessary to complete the job right the first time and ...
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Posted on January 14th, 2012
Posted on January 10th, 2012