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Open Floor Pros and Cons

OPEN FLOOR PLANS: THE PROS AND CONS

These days it’s all about the open floor plan. Like, really all about the open floor plans. Like, over 80% of people want an open floor plan whether they’re building from the ground up or taking out some frustrations on an innocent wall. And what’s so special about them anyway? Well – pardon while we throw a little history atcha – turns out open floor plans aren’t anything new. When the only source of heat

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New Kitchen

83% OF PEOPLE WANT A NEW KITCHEN

According to the National Association of Home Builders Remodel Market Index, in 2017 83% of people wanted a new kitchen. You mostly likely fall into that group yourself. And it makes total and complete sense. A LOT happens in a kitchen. Aside from being the only room in the house that can make or break a diet, it’s a room that is filled with as many memories of making food as it is meals actually

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make-it-work 2020

MAKE IT WORK: 2020

Make It Work New Year, and a whole slew of resolutions to forget about in the next few weeks. But seriously, the new year is the perfect time to set your sights on goals you want to accomplish, mostly in the vein of improving your day to day life. While many people resolve to eat better, lose weight, exercise more, and save money, you might be looking to expand your space. If 2019 is the

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laundry room updates

LIGHTEN THE LOAD – LAUNDRY ROOM UPDATES

Who doesn’t love a good laundry room? And what’s not to love? Giant machines that whirr and whoosh and whirl. Also a repository for all abandoned things. Laundry rooms can turn into a little Lost Island of Misfit Toys real fast if you’re not careful. And who enjoys doing the laundry anyway? No one! It’s an arduous, time sucking task that never ends and can bring even the most righteous man to his knees! The

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winter patio design

WINTER PATIO DESIGNS THAT YOU WILL LOVE

Winter Patio Designs That You Will Love! People who have patios try to make the most use of it by having a ton of summer barbecues and get-togethers with their loved ones. Having a well-designed and properly maintained patio can really transform your home’s aesthetic and boost curb appeal, which in turn can really add value to your residential property. With winter just around the corner, you do not need to just neglect your patio

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good way to light Christmas

A BETTER WAY TO LIGHT YOUR CHRISTMAS

You remember that scene from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, when Clark, after hours of trying to get the lights to work so he can have the best and biggest light display, joins the two power cords and alas! His whole house is covered, every inch, in bright, glorious Christmas lights. And then the meter spins out of control, the whole town loses power, and the nuclear power plant has to start it all back up

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what to do during power outage

WHAT TO DO DURING A POWER OUTAGE?

Having electricity available is something we take for granted. For the most part, we can’t be too certain as to when we may lose electricity. Power outages occur during storms, hurricanes, and fires. The most recent fires: Thomas, Rye, Creek, Skirball, Lilac and fires have posed threats to our families right before the holidays. Good news is that both Skirball and Lilac fires are both 100% contained. As for the remaining, we can only hope for

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problem caused by bad foundation

THE PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE CAUSED BY A BAD FOUNDATION

A good foundation is the key stability in all aspects of life. However, the foundations that hold us up in our homes are even more important in order to secure our physical safety! The signs of a bad foundation job show relatively early and can put the home’s inhabitants in danger. To get rid of the risks, it is important to note the signs, or do a consultation with professionals in order to outline the

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how to do fall home maintenance

YOUR FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Fall is the best time during the year to take care of the small things and big home repairs before the days get shorter, and colder. With the feeling of the warm breeze becoming chillier, the time has come to prepare your home for the cold winter ahead! Even the little things make a big difference in your home 1. MAKE EXTERIOR REPAIRS Take a stroll around your property and look out for indicators of

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ways to keep your home warm

TEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME WARM WHILE SAVING MONEY THIS WINTER

TO AVOID TURNING UP THE HEAT AND LAYERING DURING THE COLD, HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FOR A WARMER WINTER. 1. USE YOUR CURTAINS AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Heat from the sunlight is given freely, so why not make use of it. Allowing the sun to shine through the curtains during the day warms up the glass windows; projecting heat to the walls of your home. As the sun goes down, close your

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out top picks

OUR TOP PICKS FOR KITCHEN COUNTERTOP MATERIALS

One of the most important and difficult decision you will make in the process of a kitchen renovation is what type of countertop material you want. With so many choices available at a homeowners’ fingertips, it’s becomes even more difficult. Since this surface area has a strong influence on many kitchen palettes, it is crucial to select what appeals most to you, not only physically, and financially, but will hold up the activity in your

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ecofriendly window glass and frames

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ECO-FRIENDLY WINDOW GLASS AND FRAMES

In the past few years, the home improvement market has shifted to more eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Since climate change has become a main concern across the globe, people tend to use green materials that will last longer in their home renovations in an attempt to do their part in saving the world. One of the most efficient and popular renovation project across homeowners is to replace the windows and doors to better, eco-friendly materials.

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