Great Idea - Kitchen Great Room!

For those who are getting spring fever and want to do something to ‘change the look’ of the home, how about knocking down a few walls - carefully, that is! The latest idea of great rooms is really catching on and if a home is going to keep up with the latest and newest on the market - its living room is extinct!

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Simple Plan for a Bedroom Makeover

Why is it we decorate every room in the house, but seem to give the least attention to our own bedrooms? Maybe it’s because it’s a room that’s easy to hide, it’s not always on display like the kitchen or living room. Maybe it’s because many of us find it hard to justify spending the money on ourselves when the whole family could benefit from that new TV or pool table.

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Does Your Home Have All the Necessary Building Permits?

If you are planning a spring home sale, do not be tempted to throw up a quick deck or conservatory without a permit. Some areas are stricter than others on the amount of planning permission and input that is required by the local building department.

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Get in the Zone with Your Kitchen

The kitchen has become an increasingly important area in our homes. In fact, this one little room has a lot going on. It typically provides a gathering place where family and friends share meals and company, as well as a place to prepare those dishes. Designers are constantly striving to provide more efficient ways to use this area as well as tempting us with new styles and accessories such as granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

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Renovate Your Garage

If you’re like many homeowners, you may need extra space, but you can’t afford to embark on a full scale home addition. Maybe the extra space you need has been there all along, hidden under piles of boxes, sports equipment and garden tools - the garage. If you can find homes for the junk, and park your car in the driveway, this could be converted into that new family room, home gym, or other living space.

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How to Cut Costs with Granite Counter Tops

Have you ever thought of getting a trendy granite counter top, but decided against it because of the cost? Your reluctance is understandable - at $50-$150 a square foot, it can be a costly renovation item.

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When Times Are Tough, The Tough Refurbish Their Kitchens!

These days, homeowners may be resistant to sink as much money into their kitchens as they were during the boom. But while Americans are losing their appetite for costly kitchen makeovers, businesses that concentrate on fixing up and refurbishing existing kitchens, are thriving. The fact that a good-looking, updated kitchen sells homes, remains constant. The current market doesn’t yet have everyone throwing in the proverbial kitchen towel, but it has convinced many homeowners that it’s important to update their kitchens, at least somewhat, to preserve resale value.

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The Lasting Appeal of a Bungalow

Bungalow-style homes are popular around the world because they’re so adaptable - they work just as well in luxury planned communities as in affordable urban areas, often with little or no change to the floor plan. With so many possible uses, Bungalows will likely be one of the 21st century’s enduring home styles, just as they were throughout the 20th century.

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Minor Renovations For Resale

If you are planning to sell your home in 2008, then don’t go plowing all your spare cash into expensive re-modeling work. While this used to bring in the bucks for the seller, there is more emphasis nowadays on spaciousness, neatness and cleanliness.

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The Search for the Perfect Tile

Choosing the perfect floor tile can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to select from dozens of different types flooring, but the tiles need to match their intended use. Then comes colors, sizes - the list goes on.

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