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remodeling: Home Remodel: Day Six and Seven - 05/03/11 03:33 PM
Day Six was a day for the guys to dig trenches all over the back yard. I'm quite amazed they can figure out the drainage plan so well, get the trenches at the right depth, lay the new drainage pipes and make sure that all areas of the yard are covered. In the past we did have drainage-natural drainage. Some water from our neighbors just north of us on the right and a little higher up would come into our yard, and our water would drain into the two yards of our neighbors to the south of us. This is the … (0 comments)
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remodeling: Home Remodel: Day Five - 05/02/11 04:51 PM
Day 5 is a day of mounds of earth-in several different areas of the yard. There is a huge mound of dirt in the area of what was our lawn, and there are two other huge mounds of dirt in the front yard on the extreme right (north) and left (south) of the house. I look at the mound to the right and spy Romi out of the corner of my eye. Romi is Polish and has worked consistently for 30 years at the house next door to us taking care of the gardening, and many construction projects for them as … (0 comments)
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remodeling: Home Remodel: Day Three and Four - 04/29/11 02:54 PM
Saturday AM Celeste, our neighbor's cat who prefers to be at our house instead of her owner's, is leaning in against the plastic covering the French doors, meowing. She wants one of us to come out and pet her, scratch her and acknowledge her. This is easier said than done. The doors do not open because they are taped shut. So I go to the back of the house and enter the yard, traipsing through the dirt, and get up on the porch to give her a scratch. When I look around I see that there is no more cement anyplace, … (0 comments)
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remodeling: Tips for Sprucing up that Just Purchased Foreclosure - 03/25/11 01:55 PM
Natalya B. just bought a house that was in foreclosure and asked me for some hints about painting it.-Painting is one of those items where you get the most bang for your buck. Some people hire others to do the job, while some people paint their house themselves. First of all, select a palette of colors for your living space that you like-you may have seen a model home or colors at a friend's house that make you feel good. This is a great form of your personal taste and expression. "Beware however that the shade of paint you see on … (0 comments)
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remodeling: Great Inexpensive Tips for Remodeling your Home! - 02/12/10 01:39 PM
I ran across this article by Don Logay and was blown away. I hope you find this helpful and beneficial. Enjoy! -Lesslie
By Don Logay
As the unofficial "What's New Guru" of the home improvement industry, I attend numerous trade shows throughout the year and scour lots of magazines and trade publications looking for new and exciting products, intriguing concepts and "gotta have" gadgets that make life just a little bit better.
My checklist for "Hot Home Products" includes simplicity, ingenuity, affordability, and great end results. Here are a few of my most recent finds and all-time favorites:
1. Giani … (0 comments)
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remodeling: Home Improvement Trends for 2010 by Rismedia... - 02/05/10 05:25 PM
Home Improvement Trends for 2010
RISMEDIA, December 31, 2009-(MCT)-Most homeowners are unlikely to be building, remodeling or decorating with abandon in 2010, given the slow recovery from the recession. But if you do plan to update your home or garden, here are some trends to keep in mind.
Home decor. The sleek, sophisticated but comfortable style known as "soft contemporary" will be a key look for the New Year, said Kris Kolar, vice president of interior design at Robb & Stucky Interiors. Instead of the eclectic clutter that has been popular for a while, there will be a move toward using … (2 comments)
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remodeling: Questions About Painting Your New REO/Foreclosed Home? - 09/11/09 04:33 PM
Hi Lesslie, I've just bought a house that was in foreclosure, and I'd love some hints about painting it. What do you suggest? Natalya B.
Natalya-painting is one of those items where you get the most bang for your buck. Some people hire others to do the job, while some people paint their house themselves. First of all, select a palette of colors for your living space that you like-you may have seen a model home or colors at a friend's house that make you feel good. This is a great form of your personal taste and expression. "Beware however that … (1 comments)
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remodeling: Help! How can I save money on my Homeowners Insurance? - 07/10/09 04:53 PM
Usually there are some things you can do that might reduce your payments.
If you have a pool with a diving board or slide, that might add to your premium. Also, we have had some clients with wood burning stoves...and that too might make a difference.
Some insurance companies also give discounts when a home owner installs a good alarm system, which gives a homeowner some added protection.
Lastly, think about combining your auto insurance with your homeowner's insurance for the best rates. Lastly, don't forget to call your insurance agent when you've remodeled or upgraded your property. You want to … (0 comments)
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