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Best of Reliable Remodeler Blog 2009

Hugh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:06 +0000

…a few great posts from the past year you may have missed: Home Greening and Tax Credits It’s time to revisit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its energy improvements section. Expert Interview: Green Building with Joel Fraley of Neil Kelly Co. The Neil Kelly Co. based in Portland, Oregon has been dedicated to [...]

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The Seasons They Are a Changin’ – Ideas to Make the Most of Your Home Improvement This Fall

Paige — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:22:43 +0000

You know fall is coming when you start to feel that slight chill in the air. You suddenly realize you need blankets at night and a sweater in the morning. Whether we like it or not, summer is ending. It’s already September and Labor Day weekend is past. End of summer for many homeowners means the [...]

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Home Greening and Tax Credits

woodrow — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:25:41 +0000

It’s time to revisit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its energy improvements section. In sum, Section 1121 of the act was created to offer a $1,500 tax credit for materials applied towards an energy retrofit of windows, skylights, doors, insulation and roofing. Homeowners can earn the credit up to a [...]

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Stimulus Plans: Time for New Windows and Doors?

woodrow — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:20:08 +0000

I don’t always believe claims on returns on investment for home improvements. The fluctuating costs for materials and labor—let alone the continual development of better products—makes it all a moving target. But I’m thoroughly convinced that replacing your windows with energy efficient substitutes can make a difference in utility bills and curb appeal. Recently, I heard [...]

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Make the Most of Your Small Space

tshewchuk — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:16 +0000

In a previous life of living large, downsizing has now become a necessary part of life for most people. Rather than dwelling on what you don’t have, make the most of what you do have. There are many ways to make a smaller space feel comfortable and inviting allowing you and others not to notice [...]

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Expert Interview: Green Building with Joel Fraley of Neil Kelly Co.

Paige — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:14:05 +0000

Seems that everywhere you look green building is the talk of the construction industry. While some contractors and companies just talk about it, others have dedicated years to learning about the industry and growing with it. The Neil Kelly Co. based in Portland, Oregon has been dedicated to the green movement for many years. Spearheading [...]

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Expert Interview: Bathroom Remodeling with Jill Moskowitz of Bathroom Magic

Paige — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:31:28 +0000

We’ve covered kitchen remodeling, home lighting and historic homes, and now we’re moving on to bathroom remodeling with the guidance of another industry expert: Jill Moskowitz of Bathroom Magic. A bathroom, next to kitchens, is often the most remolded room in a home. So, it’s likely that if you haven’t already done a bathroom remodel, you [...]

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Expert Interview: Michelle Steinback of Schoolhouse Electric Co.

Paige — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:01:14 +0000

There is nothing I like more than featuring local businesses I love from the Portland area. Two weeks ago I was proud to feature an interview with a designer at Neil Kelly, and this week I have another great Portland company who was willing to answer my questions, Schoolhouse Electric Co. Michelle Steinback, General Manager of [...]

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What LEED Means for You – Part 2

Paige — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:58:31 +0000

One of the first LEED qualified buildings, and the first LEED skyscraper in New York, is the 7 World Trade tower. (Building Exterior – Wired New York) As I mentioned in my previous LEED post, using natural light and resources is a big part of creating a LEED building, and 7 World Trade does just that with [...]

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We’re Guest Blogging at Charles & Hudson Today

Paige — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:46:46 +0000

We’re over on Charles & Hudson’s blog today! We helped put together a city DIY guide for our fair city: Portland, OR. We included many of our favorite local business, who we often feature here as well. Check out the full DIY City Guide: Portland over on their blog — they’ve also got lots of other great posts [...]

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We're Guest Blogging at Charles & Hudson Today

Paige — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:46:46 +0000

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What LEED Means for You – Part 1

Paige — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:28:09 +0000

The first in a two part series on LEED requirements for homes. Part One: Ever wondered what the acronym LEED means? Learn what these guidelines are, and how they are forging the way for a new philosophy in urban planning, green building, and how we live. Have you ever heard of LEED? I’d heard of it and [...]

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What I’ve Learned from My Home Renovation: ThisYoungHouse.com

Paige — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:36:29 +0000

As the old saying goes: Hindsight is 20/20. Looking back it’s easy to see where things went wrong, or what you would have done differently. For a homeowner, having the helpful hindsight of others can be priceless, especially if you’re a new homeowner with big renovation plans on your mind. To help you avoid having [...]

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What I've Learned from My Home Renovation: ThisYoungHouse.com

Paige — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:36:29 +0000

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Repurposing Historic Buildings

Paige — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:55:51 +0000

Instead of building a new home, many people are taking old buildings and repurposing them for their needs. It creates a unique space, helps preserve historic buildings, and minimizes waste from materials to build a brand new house from scratch. Check out these immaculately executed building renovations: Ladies’ Parlor of the former South Congregational Church in Carroll [...]

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