How to Revive a Garden Shed The backyard shed, often a simple structure with the completely utilitarian purpose of storing garden tools and supplies, has come into its own of late. Inventive, creative homeowners consider renovating an existing shed and giving it new life and new purpose or they envision building a completely new structure…
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Give Your Old Brick Fireplace a New Look A fireplace is often the focal point of the living room. Family members gather to sit and enjoy the warmth, both literal and figurative, that this element of function and style evokes. Over the last 60 to 70 years, home builders installed wood-burning fireplaces surrounded by red…
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Is Converting a Garage Into a Room a Good Idea? Garages can be converted into usable living space for a variety of reasons. Homeowners want an office, studio, or work space that is separate from the rest of the house. Or, the family has outgrown their current space and wants to expand by having a…
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Enhance Your Outdoor Living with Deck Lighting A backyard deck is the place to be in the summertime – family gatherings and parties, barbeques with neighbors, and relaxing with a tall, cool drink are all favorite activities best enjoyed on an outdoor deck. But how do you keep the fun going when the sun sets…
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Decorative Wall Finishes That Stun Home décor and interior design have taken homeowners to new heights in terms of wall finishes. While a simple accent wall in a contrasting paint color or wallpaper is still a popular option, other types of decorative wall finishes are gaining in popularity. The type of finish you use says…
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How to Deal with Contractor Issues For some people, the thought of hiring a contractor for a construction or home renovation project makes them want to run in the opposite direction. Either they have dealt with a bad contractor in the past or heard nightmarish stories from friends and family about contractors they have used.…
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Millwork Adds Character and Appeal to Any Living Space Millwork refers to a category of carpentry items and building products that are made in a woodmill. The term millwork generally refers to products made from all wood, though millwork can also be fabricated from a combination of wood and synthetic materials. Depending on its intended…
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The Right Ceiling Fan for Any Room Ceiling fans can, literally, top off any room in your home and complement any décor. As home styles change and technology advances, so do the look and function of ceiling fans. From offering a cooling breeze in the summertime to keeping us enveloped in warm air during cooler…
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After the Storm Passes Southeastern Pennsylvania sees its fair share of rain, wind, and snow storms and other severe weather events year round. Prolonged frigid temperatures in the winter and rainstorms followed by flash flooding in the summer can wreak havoc on homes and businesses and cause a range of serious problems that require immediate…
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An attic is the space between the top floor of a home and the roof. Attics are sometimes used just for insulating a home against temperature extremes or maintaining the home’s heating and air conditioning equipment. Many attics are also used for storage. Accessing the attic can be done different ways: via an actual stairway…
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