2017

  • A Few Things To Know About Finishing Your Basement

    If your kids are entering the teen years and need their own space for watching TV, socializing, and enjoying their privacy, it's time to consider finishing your basement. Your basement may be a damp, dark space now, but with a little planning, it can become a hangout your kids live in so you can enjoy some peace and quiet upstairs. Here are some things you'll want to know about basement finishing.
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  • 2 Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Kitchen Look New

    If your kitchen is old and run down, there are many things you can do to make it look new again. Many things are very expensive, however, and may be hard to afford. If this is so, there are budget-friendly things you can do and be just as happy. Below are two of these things so you can determine if they would be right for your kitchen. Refinish Cabinets Instead of buying brand new cabinets, you can save a lot of money by refinishing the cabinets that you have.
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  • Want To Turn Your Old Wet Basement Into A Great Space? Who To Call

    If you live in an old home with a lot of moisture and flooding in the basement, and you would like turn it from a dungeon to a usable space, there are contractors that can help. If the air always feels moist, you can smell mold or mildew, and water pools around the drains and in the sump pump crock, then it's time to make changes. Here are the things you want to do, to see what potential the space has.
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  • How to Lift Sagging Wooden Cabinet Doors

    If you have sagging wooden cabinet doors, you don't have to replace the cabinet. Sagging doors occur because of wear and tear, stripped screws, overloading, or improper installation. It is possible to fix the doors without taking the cabinet down. Here are tips to fix sagging cabinet doors. Inspect the Screws For this project, you need: work gloves safety glasses rag tooth picks or matches clear drying wood glue screwdriver utility knife hammer 2-by-4-by-36 boards three-inch bugle head screws drill miter saw plastic laminate scraps Determine the source of the sagging.
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  • Space Saving Kitchen Remodeling for Small Homes With Tiny Spaces

    Kitchens are areas of homes that get remodeled to keep them updated since they are often the main gathering areas in homes. Older homes often have outdated designs, which you may want to improve with renovations that make your kitchen more modern. To add more space to your home, space saving designs in the kitchen can also be a good idea. Here are some of the space saving ideas you may want for your home:
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  • Ways to Repurpose Existing Furniture Items into a Bathroom Redesign

    When you're looking to change the appearance of your bathroom with the help of a remodeling contractor, you don't necessarily need to begin your search at a plumbing store. If you're on a budget or favor the low environmental impact of repurposing old items instead of buying new ones, there are a number of projects that you and your contractor can tackle. Shopping at secondhand stores and even looking throughout the basement and garage of your own home can yield the necessary furniture and other items to use in your bathroom makeover.
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  • Modular Vs. Solid Hardwood

    Hardwood flooring is always a smart investment. It can work great in any room because it is stylish, durable and easy to maintain. It also works well with modern construction, as well as rustic styles. But, not all hardwood products are the same. They vary greatly when it comes to their build and price ranges. Modular and custom wood floors are the most popular. This article explains the main differences between these two types.
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  • 3 Walk-In Shower Myths to Avoid

    For homeowners looking to add a modern and stylish element to their bathroom, walk-in showers are a great addition. However, many people are discouraged from this idea due to a number of myths that seem to be swirling around. If you want to experience a walk-in shower, don't let a myth hold you back. You Need Extra Space There is a common idea that in terms of aesthetics, you need a large bathroom in order to have a walk-in shower.
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  • Increase Your Bathroom's Relaxation Factor With A Zen-Inspired Makeover

    Although many people view their bathroom as a place in which they rush to get ready for work each morning, it's also ideal to consider this room in your home as a spot for relaxation. If you're the type of person who enjoys a relaxing bath with some candles placed around the room, you may favor the idea of a zen-inspired makeover. The good news is that for this project, you don't need to go to considerable expense or effort.
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  • Understanding The Benefits Of Using A Walk-In Tub

    There may be a lot of reasons for switching over from a traditional tub to a walk-in, including that as you get older, it can get more difficult to get in and out on your own. The limitations on your health can make it hard to shower or bathe without having an accident. The information provided below provides an overview of the benefits of having a walk-in tub. Safety Benefits
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