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Remodeling your home’s basement is a great way to increase the living space in your home without the expense of a major construction project. With the exterior walls and floor already in place, the cost of remodeling a basement can be tailored to fit… [...]
If you use a boiler or furnace as a heat source for your home’s central heating system, you need to consider proper ventilation for the appliance. Boilers and other combustion appliances produce potentially toxic byproducts that can put your family a… [...]
A finished basement can add living space to your home and can add value to the house when it is time to sell. A basement can provide an area for an additional bedroom for guests, a playroom for the kids, or an office workspace. Creative homeowners ca… [...]
If you are looking for additional space in your home, look no further than the basement as a possibility. Any basement project would be enhanced by a bathroom. Not only would your family benefit from having a bathroom and toilet on that level, but ad… [...]
Wood paneling is a functional and aesthetic element in home design. Interior wood walls help a living space feel warm, comfortable and earthy. However, sun exposure can fade and dry out wood paneling over time. If you have interior wood paneling and… [...]
Recessed cabinets are cabinets that use space within wall cavities or between floor joists as storage, expanding the storage space available within a room. Most recessed cabinets lie flush with the surface that they’re installed into, creating…
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Ventilation and fresh air are important components of a healthy home. Ironically, the more tight and energy efficient houses become, the more risk there is that interior ventilation will be insufficient and unhealthy air will accumulate in the home…. [...]
Finishing a basement is often the dream of homeowners who have an older, unfinished building. These basements add a significant amount of living space to the home. However, you need to factor in regional considerations when renovating. In Georgia, th… [...]
Craftsman houses were commonly constructed in the early 1900s and their open floor plans made them appealing to home owners of the period. The ceilings often have beams and numerous windows to take advantage of natural sunlight. Remodeling a Craftsma… [...]
Basement support beams, pillars or poles run vertically from the floor to the ceiling and provide the essential support for your home. However, they stand out in the space and interrupt the flow of a finished basement. Depending on personal preferen… [...]
Putting a bathroom in a room over the garage is a step- and time-saver. With a vaulted ceiling, it’s a good idea to create an elegant design because even a small bath can be stylish. Review home design books and bath remodeling magazines to get…
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Add value and convenience to any home by installing a new bathroom on an upper floor. Setting the plumbing for a new bathroom requires you to connect supply water pipes and drainpipes to existing systems. Once the new plumbing is in place, you can ad… [...]
If you live in a mobile or manufactured home, you may be wondering what those long vertical plastic strips are going up and down your walls. Those strips, better known as battens, are seam covers that are installed to cover up unsightly divisions bet… [...]
Removing an aluminum frame from brick, whether it’s for a door or window, is a challenge that you could face when updating your home. Removing the aluminum frame requires that the frame be exposed so all of the trim on all sides of the frame need to… [...]
Whether you are retiring in 5 years or 25 years, it’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for the future. Here are a few keys to making the most out of the time before and after retirement.
Before retirement, spend as much time and money as you can investing in [...]
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