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A simple solution of mild soap and a pressure washer will help clean your deck or porch of surface mold and dirt. Keep the pressure low and use a 45-degree fan movement and keep the wand moving so you don't damage the surface. There are also specific wood or treated wood products at your local [...]
Things are starting to finally come together. The exterior of the 4 unit building is just about complete. Sidewalks should be coming shortly, along with finishing the porch railing on the left end Augusta unit #7. We are also starting to wrap up the finishing touches on the interior in the next few weeks and [...]
By G. M. Filisko an attorney and award-winning writer. A frequent contributor to publications including Bankrate, REALTOR Magazine, and the American Bar Association Journal, she specializes in real estate, personal finance, and legal topics. While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Home [...]
By G. M. Filisko an attorney and award-winning writer. A frequent contributor to publications including Bankrate, REALTOR Magazine, and the American Bar Association Journal, she specializes in real estate, personal finance, and legal topics. Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don't let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked hard to get [...]
Homes designed with flexible living in mind meet both today's needs as well as tomorrow's. Â Room to Grow: An item no one wants to think about is outgrowing their home. But the reality is that family situations change and our needs and wants for space in the home change too. The solution? Unfinished areas [...]
Paint has remodeling power when you use it to emphasize a room’s best features or play down the flaws. Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is an often-overlooked, low-cost remodeler’s remedy for common complaints with interiors, offering the chameleon-like ability to lighten, warm, enlarge, erase, or attract attention. “Paint is a powerful tool that can enhance the architectural character and intent of space,” says Minneapolis architect Petra Schwartze of TEA2 Architects. “As you choose your paint, think about what the experience in the room should be.” [...] Please continue reading on our blog.
Charleston - Shown with optional stone Both the Charleston and Georgetown house plans have roots that can be traced back to classic & proven design, but their differences provide a little sibling rivalry that sets each apart from the other. They share side by side pages in our design book (get your free copy here) [...]
My neighbor recently commented on how much they enjoy their garage. Turns out they did not have a garage at their former home and have grown to appreciate parking their cars out of the weather and the additional storage a garage provides. This got me thinking of garages which I typically take for granted. While [...]
By Dave Toht who has written or edited over 60 books on home repair and remodeling for The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Better Homes & Gardens, Sunset, and Reader’s Digest. He's a former contractor with decades of hands-on experience. Contrary to popular belief, there aren’t any health benefits linked to cleaning air ducts, but having a pro [...]
Have you ever met someone who had too much storage space in their home? It's probably never happened. If lack of space, disorganization and clutter stress you out, consider: Linen closets: One of the hallmarks of a well-thought-out home plan is linen storage. Typically located in or near bath areas, will the linen closets/cabinets be [...]
