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Remodeling trends for 2011

woodrow — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:40:13 +0000

Are you wondering what remodeling trends will rise to the top of the pack this year? So did the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) when it polled member builders and contractors that belong to its 58 chapters nationwide. Remember, as you look over the results, that they may be colored by the kinds [...]

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Outdoor Decks: The Pressure’s On

woodrow — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:06:38 +0000

You’ve survived your first outdoor barbecue over the Memorial Day weekend. But now your wooden deck is sticky and smells of basting sauce. If you haven’t cleaned your deck from last year, now’s a good time to get it ready for the upcoming battles with chlorine drips from wet bathing suits, chicken and rib sauce, [...]

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Clear the Decks for Action

woodrow — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:57:32 +0000

Depending on where you live in the country, it might be time right now to plan for treating your patio deck after a long winter. It’s time to stock up on strippers, cleaning solutions, stains, and protective coatings. Cleaning and prepping the surface is a job unto itself. You might slate the deck job at the [...]

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Lighting that Makes Your Patio Beautiful and Safe

woodrow — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:46:07 +0000

Here in the winter California rains and winds, it’s a challenge to walk safely across the patio at night at my friend’s house. There’s a series of overhead floods that splash light across the patio, and if you turn on the pool lights, chances are good you won’t take a tumble into the depths. But [...]

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Remodeling Design Software Can Lend You a Hand

woodrow — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:27 +0000

Looking to get computer-assisted help in designing your home improvement plan? Not everyone can afford an off-the-shelf software solution that runs into the hundreds. And some of the inexpensive remodeling sketch programs you find in the cheap bins at the office supply store have adequate functions to satisfy your needs. To that end, here’s a [...]

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Return on Investment for Home Improvements

woodrow — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:50 +0000

Let’s face it: money is tight today. If you’re looking to get the most bang for your home improvement dollar, think about making improvements that make your home more livable today and valuable if you plan to put it on the market when times improve. If you have the budget or access to a reasonable loan, [...]

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New Year’s Remodeling Resolutions

woodrow — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:23:14 +0000

As the winter months advance, we’re all making resolutions for the New Year. Not all of them are about personal habits that need changing. Home repair buffs and gardeners all look toward the new slate of months as an opportunity to begin and complete projects we’ve only daydreamed of undertaking. You might begin drawing plans for [...]

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New Year's Remodeling Resolutions

woodrow — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:23:14 +0000

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