Are you finally ready to remodel your kitchen? Maybe you already know which cabinets and flooring you want and are in the process of seeking bids from contractors. Before you make any final decisions or sign a contract for your kitchen remodel project, however, you’ll want to make sure the statement of work includes installation…
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Homeowners usually select flooring based on the room it will be in and family lifestyle. Flooring such as hardwood looks great in the living room but may not be appropriate in the kitchen. Ceramic tile, with its moisture resistant qualities, works great in the bathroom or laundry room. Vinyl is a favorite flooring type in…
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Telecommuters and self-employed business owners comprise more than one-third of the U.S. workforce*. Because most of these people must do some, if not all, of their work out of a home office, their work space must be designed to ensure maximum productivity. In many cases, the space must also allow for meetings with clients and…
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Most people don’t get too excited over grout. Even the word grout is not exactly the sexiest you’ll find in the dictionary. But grout is an important and useful component when it comes to finishing and repairing tile work. What, exactly, is grout and what does it do? Grout is a type of concrete that…
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Your budget finally allows you to do that long-overdue bathroom remodel. Or maybe you’ve just bought your first home and want to do some renovating to make it your own. Before rushing in to complete your first home remodeling project, you would do well to research 1) exactly what you want done and 2) who…
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Do you live in an area where weather conditions make it impossible to grow the amount and types of plants or crops you’d like to grow throughout the year? Do want to grow your own vegetables so you can have full control in terms of the food you eat and how it is grown? Perhaps…
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Traditional flooring such as carpet, hardwood, or laminate is fine for the family room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. What about flooring for rooms or garages that have been designed or renovated for a nontraditional use, such as a weight room or home gym, a music room, an area for cleaning and taking care of pets?…
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Flooring comes in seemingly countless varieties and styles, from carpet and linoleum to ceramic tile and hardwood. In most cases, people choose flooring based on the beauty it adds to a living or work space, but function and upkeep are other key factors to keep in mind when deciding which type of flooring to install.…
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Have you reached the point where watering a few houseplants every week and cosmetically maintaining your landscaping is no longer rewarding? Are you ready to take your green thumb to the next level? Consider growing your own vegetables. Not only is it a rewarding hobby, you save money and time at the store and gain…
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When winter’s cold winds are howling outside, does the thought of stepping onto a warm floor inside appeal to you? Underfloor heating, also known as radiant heating, can make that pleasant thought a reality. Some people think radiant heating is an expensive and unnecessary luxury, and that wool socks and area rugs are all that…
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