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Randy Boerstler

I started as a home-stalker... visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects -- chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.

Wide Toilet Seats and Other Innovative Toilet Designs

Remodeling your bathroom or just considering a new toilet? Have you looked into the elongated toilet seat option available now? When considering toilet seat sizes, here's what you should think about.

English Tudor-Style Cottage Photos & Ideas

This is the final series of my photo posts of the English tudor-style cottage located in Marietta, GA. The home has an abundance of over-the-top quality features rarely seen in homebuilding today.

Want A Homebuilding High? Volunteer For Habitat For Humanity

Volunteering for Habitat For Humanity is an honorable worthwhile cause that we can all volunteer our time and energy towards. I dare you to leave at the end of the day without feeling great!

Say Goodbye To Ink Cartridges And Say Hello To The Zink Portable Photo Printer

Zink is one of the latest, greatest techno-gadgets to arrive on the scene. Portable, affordable and sleek looks will certainly propel sales of this ink cartridge-less, hi-res portable digital photo printer.

Home Office Tax Deduction Guide

Here are the instructions, rules and regulations regarding claiming a deduction for expenses related to the business use of your home. Different scenarios are cited and tests to see if you qualify. Form 8829 is available to print and publication 587 for your reading pleasure, as well. A plethora of small business tax information awaits.

A New Residential Elevator Is Finally Installed And Buying Guide Info

Pictures and information about a ThyssenKrupp Access installed residential elevator in this Charles Meng-built home at Lost Mountain.

This Happy Little Dachshund Boot Scraper Makes Me Smile

Dachshund boot scrapers will bring a smile to your face every time.

Considering Coffered Ceilings In Your Home? Here’s A Coffered Ceiling Photo Gallery Filled With Great Ideas!

Thinking about having coffered ceilings built in your new home? Here are quite a few examples of different styles and/or adaptations to coffered ceiling styles.

Pictures of an English Cottage Featuring Windows and Doors

Pictures of a thoroughly detailed English cottage house made in the U.S.A. Most of these photos were taken of some of the window and door features of the home.

Basement Egress Window Wells: What You Need To Know

Building a new home with a full basement? You must include egress window wells in your house plans. Plus tips for installing them in an existing home.

Home Buying Market Trends & Features: What’s Hot and What’s Not

What's hot and what's not in what consumers want in homes? Which list do you think spiral staircases and glass upper doors on kitchen cabinets are on? You might be surprised.

Funny Home Fix-It Video Clips

Funny home videos involving ambitious DIYers - like guys fixing roofs in a Bud Light commercial & a poor soul in a port-a-potty mishap on a construction site

How To Choose The Most Energy Efficient Water Heater

Are you looking for information on the most energy efficient water heater? I've compiled some of the latest information to help you make an informed decision on methods, makes and models.

Cast Limestone Mantels and Terra Cotta Roof Tiles = Quality

Here are some photos of an Isokern fireplace/chimney systems, mortise and tenon joinery, a reclaimed antique terra cotta roof installation, an exposed oak beam ceiling and an authentic stone wall being built. Great ideas!

Top 10 English Cottage Photos

Here are some of my best photos of a full-blown authentic English cottage that was built adjacent to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park in Marietta, Georgia. There's way too much to describe in this little excerpt.

Residential Elevators In Demand

Residential elevators are gaining popularity as an amenity for seniors, the disabled and in multi-story luxury homes. It's easy to see why that is true.

Got Mock Rocks?

Mock rocks are an attractive, creative and cost-effective method of concealing undesirable exposed utilities around the landscape. Here's an example of one in use.

A Custom Decorated Beatles – Yellow Submarine Themed Nursery

This Beatles-Yellow Submarine nursery theme is unusual to say the least, but it is also one of the coolest and most unique nurseries that you'll ever lay your eyes upon. Lots of fun ideas can be found in the world of Pepperland.

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