Homebuilding / Remodeling Guide
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Now's the time to tackle that long overdue remodeling project. Why? Take a look around. The housing inventory is bloated and might take a while to recover. So make the most of it by making your family happy with a much needed renovation while at the same time making it a wise investment with this very informative Cost vs. Value report.
Read moreLots of information on WaterSense labeled high-efficient toilets (HET's). Performance is much improved over the early HET's. There are also many more brands, styles and models of HET's to choose from than ever before. Get out the checkbook! It's time to save some water...and eventually recoup the expense and labor of the new toilet over the old one.
Read moreI couldn't pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior (and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood). There are many cool retaining wall options, and I like this one the best. A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you've got it.
Read moreArranging a mortgage short sale is one way of avoiding foreclosure on your home. You sell the house for less than the amount owed, the bank avoids having another foreclosure on the books and the new owner gets a good deal.
Read moreYou've got to see this garage that's covered in old license plates from all over the country. It's definitely not something that you see everyday.
Read moreI learned that living in a townhouse on the lower end of the row has a definite downside to it. Water will flow downhill should your neighbor's have a water leak in their dwelling. Don't let this happen to you. Buy or lease on the upper end whenever possible.
Read moreView this grandiose coffered ceiling inside of an even larger Victorian home constructed in 2007-08. Features shiplap wood planks rather than drywall. Very nice photos.
Read moreA beautiful new Victorian home showcasing a couple of barrel vaulted ceilings is the focus of this article. Two distinctively different styles of barrel vaults are shown, radius and elliptical.
Read moreThinking about going all out and buying a magnetic induction cooktop. Things you should know before taking the plunge by buying the most innovative cooking appliance on the market (and the most expensive).
Read moreGlass tile mosaic backsplashes are a spectacular way of adding color to your kitchen. Here are ideas, a How-To video and some eco-friendly makers of recycled glass tile.
Read moreSelling your home is a complicated affair and requires you to be on your toes. You'll need to know what the dos and don't of selling your home are. HGTV's FrontDoor.com asked some of their TV experts to put to paper their best tips for selling your home.
Read moreLooking for a unique exterior landscape lighting solution? LED lighting has come a long way. These are very bright, colorful and require zero maintenance. Very cool stuff!
Read moreCypress lap siding is a great choice for today's American homes. Here are some great reasons to consider all-natural solid cypress for your homebuilding construction project.
Read moreFrank Betz house plans offer many convenient features at an affordable price. This craftsman style plan squeezes a lot of house under a moderate footprint.
Read moreContinuous concrete landscape curbing has been around for decades but it is gaining popularity as a great way to give your yard that professional finishing touch.
Read moreYou would never expect an old graveyard right in the heart of your subdivision. Unfortunately, sometimes it happens and home sales may suffer because of its' close proximity within the neighborhood.
Read moreLooking for a totally unique way to cap off your chimney and add some pizazz to your home's exterior. Dump those ideas of your of a boring old square clay chimney pot on your chimney and go for the gusto by gathering some great ideas here.
Read moreInstalling a slate roof on this newly constructed Victorian home was no small feat. They used 100 square of roofing tile to complete this project including hand-cutting all of the slate at angles for the turret.
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