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Finding Ways to Finance Your Home Improvement Project...there's Help Out There - By Donald Thomas

I have been in the home improvement business for almost a quarter of a century and I still get very excited about beginning a new project. I always look forward to working with the new homeowner(s) and getting acquainted with all the members of the family and even the next door neighbors and friends. In my opinion it's a time of celebration and anticipation...(more)

 

How-to Find and Deal With Contractors for Home Improvements - By David Seidl

With home values in America decreasing, you may want to think about investing in some home improvements. You may have had some things that you always wanted to fix, but weren't sure how long you were going to be in your home. Now that you may be staying in your home a little longer than you originally thought, it's a perfect time to make some improvements so you can enjoy it...(more)

 

It's in the Details: Critical Elements to Have in a Home Improvement Contract - By Joshua Keen

You've decided to make some repairs or renovations on your home, and you've already done your homework and selected a reputable contractor to do the work. Now you and your contractor need to document the details of your arrangement in a legally binding contract...(more)

 

Custom Home Design – Important Floor Plan Considerations by Design Alternatives - By Bill Browne

During the development of your custom home design, there are numerous floor plan features that should be considered. Maximizing the enjoyment of your custom home can be accomplished by devoting ample thought to key areas of the overall floor plan. Areas of consideration for your custom home design should include and open layout concept, ceiling heights, traffic flow, recreational areas, sight lines and exterior views...(more)

 

Home Design Sense - How Lighting Effects Colors in Your Home - By H John Johnsen

Have you ever wondered why colors look different in your home? Simple.

Lighting in the paint store is not the same as in your home. Your windows bring in light and your light bulbs are different. Even against other colors; color can change. Take a paint sample home and see the difference...(more)

 

Interior Home Design - Sell Your House With Home Staging - By H John Johnsen

Home staging is the proven way to sell your house quicker and at a better price...even in today's poor market. Home staging makes your house more competitive by presenting the house as "ready-to-move-in" to prospective buyer's. And; home staging can be a way to get more organized and de-cluttered. This applies to both inside and out of the home...(more)

 

Winterize Your Home - By A. Nutt

Every single year you should take the necessary steps to winterize your home. This is important because you can actually save money when your home is ready for the winter. How is this possible? Well, you might be surprised because 40% of your energy bill is consumed simply by the heating and the cooling of your home. In this case, it is being consumed by whatever method you use to heat your home. If you winterize, you're going to be able to reduce that percentage in ways you never thought were possible...(more)