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Bathroom and Kitchen Countertops — An Overview

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Additions and New Homes, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Countertops, Remodeling Budget

What's the Best Bathroom Or Kitchen Countertop For You? Selecting countertops for your new or remodeled bathroom can be an overwhelming challenge, because there are so many different products available, and your investment in countertops can vary by thousands of...

Fall-Winter Fire Safety Tips

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes

Avoid Devastating Winter Home Fires Fall and winter are the most popular times of the year for special home decorating, and entertaining. Each year, fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more, and cause over $990...

Don’t Be Cheated by “Kickbacks” and “Referral Fees”!

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Additions and New Homes, Contractors, Design Professionals, Remodeling Budget

Is Making Money with Kickbacks and Referral Fees That Important? A custom cabinet manufacturer was upset about a designer who, after referring a remodeling project to him, asked for a referral fee. Unfortunately, getting/giving "kick-backs" is not a new practice. Does...

Detailed Remodeling Plans — Why Bother?

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Design Professionals

What Remodeling Plans Are, and How They Can Help You If you’re thinking about, or planning to remodel your home, this article will help you. You’ll understand how detailed remodeling plans can help you achieve the best results and reduce chances for costly mistakes....

Exhaust Fans: The Best 6 For Under $150

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Remodeling Budget

Exhaust Fans: So Many Choices! Exhaust fans are often an after-thought when Homeowners are dreaming about transforming their ho-hum bathroom to have a spa-like experience, or they need to comply with the code that requires an exhaust fan in their new laundry room....

Bathroom Exhaust Fan: Why?

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Remodeling Budget

A Bathroom Exhaust Fan Is Necessary To Have a Healthy Environment, and a Healthy You! A bathroom or laundry room exhaust fan helps you maintain clean air, an important part of an environment that helps to keep you and your family healthy. Stale, moist air, and...

Bathroom Tile And Grout

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Additions and New Homes, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Tile

Bathroom Tile & Grout: A Love-Hate Relationship Do you have a love-hate relationship with bathroom tile and grout in your home?. You may love the look, but hate the thought of becoming a lifelong slave to cleaning grout. Here is a proven D-I-Y remedy...

Recipe for D-I-Y Home Remodeling Success

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Archive, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Contractors, D-I-Y and Problems, Design Professionals, Remodeling Budget

The Key To D-I-Y Success: "Know Thyself" How To Make A New Room Using Leftover Space Classic, time-tested recipe to convert and remodel a leftover basement area, approximately 280 square feet, to be a multi-purpose bonus room for the entire family to enjoy. One ...

D-I-Y Home Remodeling Success

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Contractors, D-I-Y and Problems, Remodeling Budget

D-I-Y Home Remodeling Success Is A Recipe! THE GOAL: How To Make A New Room Using Leftover Space Classic, time-tested recipe for D-I-Y home remodeling success. The goal: To convert a leftover basement area, approximately 280 square feet, to be a multi-purpose bonus...

Remodeling Treat -OR- Trick?

Achieving D-I-Y Treat Was Tricky The title of this blog is seasonal, but unfortunately, "Trick or Treat" remodeling happens year 'round. The "treat" is homemade. If you follow the "Recipe for DIY Home Remodeling Success," you'll end up with something very sweet. If...