Remodel Articles

1). Heart of the Home - Faux Finishes For Kitchen Cabinetry By : Jay Dorman
Faux finished cabinets are finding a welcome home in today's kitchens. From the most timeworn distressed looks to high-end lacquered finishes, a decorative painter can add just the right touch from his artist's pallet to create the exact design and style most appropriate for your dream kitchen. As we all know so very well, the kitchen is the heart of the home.
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2). A Sampler of Faux Finish Techniques By : Jay Dorman
There are so many options available to today’s homeowner when it comes to choosing alternatives to traditional flat paint. There’s absolutely no reason to hang onto that boring tried-and-true white (or taupe, taupe, taupe) painted in every room throughout your home. Explore the alternatives. Look in magazines for rooms that appeal to you. Architectural Digest, Southern Accents, Veranda and others all regularly feature homes that have faux finishes on everything from walls to furniture.
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3). Kitchen Countertops - An Overview By : Robin Reckard
Countertops can influence the total design of your kitchen. One of the most common reasons home owners remodel their kitchen is due to lack of usable counter space. When you are remodeling your kitchen a new countertop gives the whole room a facelift. There are several types of kitchen countertops you can choose from. 1. Laminate Countertops - Some good things about laminate countertops are you can install them yourself, they are inexpensive, they are low maintenance, and you can find them in all kinds of colors.
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4). Create a Jewel Box of a Powder Room with Venetian Plasters By : Jay Dorman
Oh yes, it’s the tiniest room in our home – and the one that all our guests see, eventually. It holds such potential allure and such realized dread. We want that critical bit of real estate to make a good impression, we want it to be original, we want it to be sexy even – but how? Easy! Let your imagination run free! Be wildly creative! Be daring! A fantasy faux finish is perfect for grabbing everyone’s attention and setting the tone and attitude when those special guests enter that necessary little room.
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5). Room By Room Makeovers Part 1 By : Melissa Galt
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt Getting Ready for Remodeling Know your options! Explore all the different styles and looks. Find what you like. Don't get caught up in affordability at this stage. This is just the idea stage. Create a wish file! Go through design magazines, catalogues, online and more, pull out pictures (don't save the magazines). Keep in an accordion file or a notebook by room or by idea if only one room.
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6). Vinyl Windows And Your Home By : Sheryl Walters
Vinyl windows are inexpensive, durable, and remarkably energy efficient. Early vinyl windows had problems with thermal expansion. When temperatures changed, the vinyl sash would expand or contract at a very different rate from the glass. As a result, the window fit poorly, leaked, or cracked. Such problems have been on the decline, because modern vinyl is more durable and dimensionally stable than the materials that were used 15 or 20 years ago.
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7). Do Not Get Taken By Your Repairman By : John Purdy
Imagine coming home from a hard days work and wanting to get through your daily routine so you can enjoy the rest of the evening. Then, you abruptly realize that the fridge is not cole, or the microwave is not heating your food, or that the washing machine isn't washing your clothes. What do you do now? Agreeably, most of us will open the phone book or search the Internet hoping to find an honest and well-adept repairman that is readily available.
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8). Making Small Bathrooms Seem Larger By : T Agee
When people think about rooms they want to remodel, often the bathroom is last on the list. We use our bathrooms all the time, of course, and so this is a little strange that it often gets left out of the make-over plan. One reason for this may be that bathrooms tend to be smaller than other rooms, and so even though they get used and even abused more than other rooms, they often get left behind.
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9). Dream Home Remodeling: Is It Really a Dream? By : Mike Jerry
Dream home remodeling may not always be a dream experience. Many people have waited years to start building their dream home. They have labored over the designs, cabinets, and floor plans. Now the time has finally come to start building their home. Handling the Stress Once the building or remodel process begins the stress may at times be overwhelming.
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10). Cabinet Refacing, A Popular Alternative To Replacing By : Alan Winters
When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be giving your cabinets a face-lift! In the refacing process, existing doors, drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones.
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11). Find The Plans For Your Dream Home! By : Matt Shupe
For many people, having their home built for them to their own specifications is a dream that they think they can never realize. Finding the land to build on is the easiest part but then there is the need to find an architect or designer and have the imagination to know how you want your future home to look. This is not as easy as it sounds as it takes vision and an eye for possibilities, which most of us find very difficult to do. The Internet is an amazing resource with ...
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12). Treasury Reorganization: Recession Response or Red Herring? By : Ki Gray
This article discusses the current reorganization that is occurring in the Treasury department.
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13). Bathroom Remodelling Ideas By : Niall Roche
Maybe you've decided to remodel your bathroom or just give it a facelift. There are lots of way to add great design touches to this room of your house that is more than just a necessity. A bathroom is a retreat in a sense. It is a private space in your home where you can go to take a hot, soothing shower or soak in a luxurious bubble bath and let go of all the day's stresses.
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14). Bathroom Remodeling Books, Are They Worth The Buy? By : Daniel Millions
Looking to buy a remodeling book? Read this first!
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15). How to Determine What A Bathroom Remodel Will Cost By : Illa maden
Before beginning a bathroom remodeling project you need to decide two things. What will it cost? How will you finance it?
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16). Making Your Kitchen Remodel Into An Investment By : Stephanie Foster
Remodeling your kitchen is about more than just making it look good to your tastes. It can be an investment in the future value of your home.
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17). Bathroom Accessories and Remodeling on a Budget By : Pj Germain
When it comes to bathroom accessories and remodeling on a budget, perhaps, the first thing you should do is develop yourself a budget and then a plan. You will want to know exactly how much money you can afford to spend on your next remodeling project.
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18). Remodeling a Wet Basement By : dror klar
Dehumidifiers help with moister, but real wet walls mean trouble. steps you can take and precautions as well.
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19). What The Heck Is A Fireclay Sink? By : jonathan zemeckis
While Stainless Steel sinks may be the modern standard for kitchen sinks, there are many other varieties of sinks available. Whether you are looking for low maintenance or making a fashion statement, there is a kitchen sink somewhere that is perfect for your remodel.
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20). How To Stay Safe While Remodeling Your Home By : jonathan zemeckis
Even the most simple home repair can put your health and safety at risk. Follow these simple guidelines for maximizing your safety while remodeling or repairing your home.
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21). Kitchen Remodels - Do It Yourself Or Hire A Contractor? By : jonathan zemeckis
Are you experienced enough to successfully remodel your own kitchen? Or would you be better off hiring an outside contractor to handle the work? This article will provide tips for the do-it-yourself homeowner and the owner who hires a builder to remodel their kitchen.
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22). Critical Steps To A Successful Home Remodel By : jonathan zemeckis
Home remodeling should be an exciting experience. But quite often a standard remodel turns into a disaster. This article will discuss smart, effective tactics every home owner can use when choosing and working with a builder.
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23). Remodeling A Kitchen : A How To Guide By : Ki Gray
This article describes how to perform a kitchen remodel.
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24). Home Improvement Tips : Bathroom Renovations By : Ki Gray
When remodeling a house one of the most important factors for getting a good price in the end is the bathroom. This article discusses how to remodel a bathroom.
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25). Putting In A Flowerbed By : Ki Gray
Adding a flowerbed is a great inexpensive way to add some charm to your lawn. This article describes how to put in a flowerbed.
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