Weather the Storm with the Right Storm Door Storm doors serve a very utilitarian purpose: to protect the entry to a home from the elements – rain, snow, wind, and even sun – and to allow for ventilation. Storm doors are most often installed at the front entrance of a home, though they are also…
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Understanding Garage Doors Garage doors come in a variety of styles and designs that range from basic white to a color that complements the rest of your home’s exterior. A door can have different numbers of raised panels or be made to resemble barn doors. Garage door extras include windows, decorative hardware, remote entry button,…
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Let There Be Light! Lighting controls with Lutron Caséta Smart home technology extends from appliances to security systems and doorbells to lighting to window shades. One lighting control system, Caséta by Lutron, is, literally, one of the smartest lighting control systems available. Caséta does more than just turn lights on and off at set times…
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Benefits of Using Helical Piers on Structural Foundations Unless you are in the building and construction industry, you probably do not know what a helical pier is. But, you probably would agree on the importance of your home, patio, deck, sunroom, or other addition or structure having a safe, sturdy foundation. Helical piers, also referred…
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Pocket Door – Now You See It, Now You Don’t Pocket doors, the kind of door that, to close and open, slides in and out of a recess in the wall – a pocket – are seeing a revival in home design and construction. Pocket doors were first installed in the mid1800s, in particular during…
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Add Luxury to Your Bathroom with a Towel Warmer You don’t need to be a guest in a five-star luxury hotel to enjoy the simple pleasure of a warm bath towel. Towel warmers are becoming a mainstream must-have in bathrooms where cold climates make stepping out of the shower an unpleasant experience. Many homeowners, however,…
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Electric Radiant Floor-Heating Systems Make Good Sense Homeowners choose to install ceramic tile flooring for a number of reasons. These floors resist stains and water and are low maintenance and easy to clean. Tile flooring is durable and it is available in virtually endless color and design options to give any home a truly customized…
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Stone: Natural or Veneer? Stone, with all its natural beauty and versatility, is an excellent way to change the look and feel of a home both inside and out. On the outside, stone works well as cladding on the façade of the home, on columns or the chimney, or even on a single accent wall.…
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Kitchen Cabinets: Will Refacing Work for You? When it comes time to remodel your kitchen, take a good look around and decide what you like and don’t like about your current kitchen. Maybe you want to completely gut the kitchen and start from scratch to build the kitchen of your dreams. On the other hand,…
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Understanding Driveway Sealcoating Over time, an asphalt driveway can become dull and sustain damage in the form of cracks and small holes. The hot summer sun boring down, snow and ice buildup in winter, and salts and oils can wreak havoc on the surface of a driveway. Left untreated or repaired, cracks and holes will…
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