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Good Tricks For Saving Money On Home Improvement Projects
31 Tips for a Great Kitchen
Designed to maximize safety and functionality in home kitchens, the guidelines represent ideal layout solutions to kitchen concerns from storage space to door clearance. Don’t forget if budget limitations and the constraints of an existing kitchen require some compromises and tradeoffs: The only rules you must follow are building codes.
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27 Tips for a Functional Bathroom
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GO GREEN Expo at Cobb Galleria
I found information this morning concerning the Upcoming 2009 Atlanta GO GREEN Expo coming to Atlanta June 26, 27, 28 at the Cobb Galleria Center. Read Entire Post
Global Trends Influence Design
If one were to describe in a single word the global trend in kitchen and bath design today, it would be simplicity. And it's no wonder the idea is catching on quickly! Our lives are so fast paced and complex that a home environment free from extra clutter can have a calming effect on the soul. It's roots are Asian, based on the Zen principle of removing all non-essential elements from a space until harmony, balance and simplicity is achieved. These theories are being put into practice by designers all over the world, including those in Italy, Germany, England, and finally North America as well. Read Entire Post
Smart Kitchen Design for the New Senior
A new wave of building is going on in our country these days, and the building and remodeling industry is sitting up and taking notice. It's the Baby Boomers again, the generation that has had such an impact on our society throughout every stage of their lives. Read Entire Post
Natural Finishes, A Few Thoughts on Brick, Stone, and Manufacturered Stone
Brick and stone are derived from the earth itself, and their natural beauty is as colorful and variable as they ground from which they came. As home exterior wall coverings they tend to connote solidity and permanence in our minds. A brick home, or one finished with stone has that refined, prestigious look which typically gives it great curb appeal and generous resale value. Read Entire Post
Making Attic Living Comfortable
Without considering comfort during an attic renovation, you may merely be transforming your attic from a low-cost into high-cost unlivable, wasted space. Read Entire Post
Flex Suites - Endless Possibilities
To the traditional list of spaces in the house (kitchen, dining room, living room, etc.) a new name is appearing with increasing frequency: the flex suite. The basic concept has been around for a long time. Only now, however, are people realizing the fabulous potential flex suites offer for helping mold their homes to fit ever-changing needs. A flex suite is a universally accessible ground floor room (or rooms) within a single family dwelling which has a private or semi-private entrance, a full bathroom, and kitchen facilities. Read Entire Post
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