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Bathroom Remodeling |
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|  Turn Your Shower into a Retreat from Daily Stress |
| | The humble bathroom has come a long way in recent years. Once considered a merely utilitarian space, the bathroom has evolved into a personal retreat that's bigger and more luxurious than ever. More... |
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Decorating |
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| 2003 Design Trends |
| | Perfect Marriage of Contemporary and Traditional Styles More... |
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| Consumers Decorate in Style with Lighting |
| | The wallpaper is up. The drapes are hung, and the furniture is in place. But something is missing. Decorating is not complete without a selection of stylish lighting to seamlessly finish the look. More... |
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| Unique Ways to Take Decorating Personally |
| | Since each of us is as unique as a thumbprint, there's no reason anyone should settle for copycat interiors, no matter how beautiful they are and no matter how faithfully they replicate a room shown in a book. More... |
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Flooring |
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| Electric Radiant Floor Warming: the Affordable Luxury |
| | Mountain climbers have an old saying: "Don't cheat your feet." A homeowner might consider this advice when building or remodeling a bathroom or kitchen floor. More... |
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| Family Friendly Floors |
| | Does your house look like a picture out of a decorating magazine? Let’s be honest -- most houses with kids aren’t picture perfect. You want a comfortable, attractive home, but you don’t want to spend your life worrying about fingerprints on the walls, stains on the furniture or footprints on the floor. More... |
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| Laminate Floors Offer Beauty, Durability |
| | You might not give your floors much thought -- until it comes time to replace them. Then you realize that there are many options out there. For busy families whose floors need to stand up to kids and pets, laminate flooring is an excellent choice. More... |
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| Protect Your Ceramic Tile and Stone from Wear and Tear |
| | It's always a pleasure to welcome friends and family into your home. Whether you are hosting a large party or an intimate dinner, entertaining is fun, but it can be hard on your counters and floors. More... |
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Mildew/Mold |
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| To Keep Mold at Bay, Maintain a Clean and Dry Home |
| | The issue of mold and mildew has taken a spotlight on the national stage recently with lawsuits and media headlines popping up almost daily. The fact of the matter is mold has been around practically since the beginning of time. More... |
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Painting |
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| Painting Like a Pro |
| | Choosing the Right Color, Choosing the Right Type of Paint Can Make All the Difference More... |
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Plumbing |
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| How Dependable is Your Plumbing? |
| | Professional home builders and remodelers know there are a thousand and one -- or more -- decisions that have to be made between the start and finish of any project. More... |
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Remodeling |
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| Home Remodeling: An Investment for the Future |
| | Homeowners interested in investing in an unstable economy are looking to home remodeling as an option. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in 1995 home equity accounted for 44.4 percent of the typical household's total net worth -- far more than any other investment. More... |
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| Technology Changes the Way We Build and Remodel Our Homes |
| | Newer products deliver reliability, convenience and cost savings More... |
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Roofing |
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| Hiring a Roofing Contractor |
| | If you determine that you will need some roof work done, take the time to evaluate the roofing contractor who may be doing the job. 11 More... |
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Sprinkler Systems |
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| Study Shows Home Fire Sprinkler Systems Save Lives and Property |
| | After 15 years of requiring all new homes built in Scottsdale, Ariz. to have a residential fire sprinkler system, data collected by the local fire department indicates that 13 lives were saved and more than $20 million in property loss was prevented. More... |
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Wallpapering |
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| Getting the Biggest Bang from a 'Bonus' Room |
| | The living room is giving ground to special-use rooms, or a "bonus" room, as some builders call it. And the family room is moving upstairs from the basement. More... |
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| Transforming a Bathroom into a Livingroom |
| | The room that is undergoing the greatest amount of transformation in new construction and remodeling is the bathroom. More... |
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Home Improvement and Services