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Reenergize, Reorganize, Revitalize with a Home Remodel
September 2, 2011 – 7:50 pm | No Comment

Experience the transformation of two Houston homes

You can conceive of many different reasons to embark upon a home remodeling project.

Maybe you’re thinking of selling and want to increase curb appeal. Maybe your family has grown and you need more space. Perhaps your home needs modernization, or you simply want a more luxurious bathroom or kitchen. Really, the reason is unimportant. Whatever brought you to the decision to upgrade, almost any remodeling project will bring new life to your most important investment — your home. Read the full story »

If You Want the Job Done Right… Hire a professional remodeler
September 1, 2011 – 8:57 pm | Comments Off
If You Want the Job Done Right… Hire a professional remodeler

Any homeowner planning to re­model wants nothing less than a professional job. Who wouldn’t want the best quality in terms of workmanship and materials when it comes to improving their most prized and most valuable …

Protect Your Home with a Hurricane/Wind Abatement System
September 1, 2011 – 8:17 pm | No Comment
Protect Your Home with a Hurricane/Wind Abatement System

Screens work like a bulletproof vest for your home
Each year hurricane season drives home and business owners to search for the best ways to protect their
property.
Plywood is popular, but the product and the means of …

Remodel Your Home Safely
September 1, 2011 – 8:15 pm | No Comment
Remodel Your Home Safely

If lead paint is present, it’s wise to hire a professional
You’ve finally made the decision to remodel the outdated kitchen and living room of your home. But if you live in a house built before …

Green Remodeling Is In
September 1, 2011 – 8:13 pm | No Comment
Green Remodeling Is In

Five easy steps to help you get started
Homeowners are thinking green when it comes to home improvement. Rising energy costs haveе definitely taken a toll on pocketbooks everywhere. To deal with all of this, many …

The Language of Remodeling
September 1, 2011 – 7:53 pm | No Comment
The Language of Remodeling

Don’t get lost in the jargon
You’ve bought your first home. Now you want to update the kitchen, expand a bathroom or add outdoor living space. As you interview potential contractors, words like building permits, call-back …

Loving Your Space
September 1, 2011 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Loving Your Space

Good design is thoughtful
Not loving your space? When you walk into a particular room do you feel like something “just isn’t quite right”? Maybe it’s time for a change. Sometimes just a little tweaking will …

Creating Livable Outdoor Spaces
September 1, 2011 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Creating Livable Outdoor Spaces

Fire pits among the most popular elements
There is nothing sweeter than the first breeze of spring, carrying with it the promise of fun times spent outside in the pool, on the deck or listening to …

What do CGR, GMR, and GMB Mean?: Initials indicate professionalism
September 1, 2011 – 1:45 pm | Comments Off
What do CGR, GMR, and GMB Mean?:  Initials indicate professionalism

Remodeling is a service, not a commodity. Therefore, the quality of the service will determine the level of satisfaction with the finished project. That is why it is important to choose a remodeler with a …

Envisioning Your Home with 3D Modeling: Software allows homeowners to visualize finished product before work begins
September 1, 2011 – 1:43 pm | No Comment
Envisioning Your Home with 3D Modeling:  Software allows homeowners to visualize finished product before work begins

A new tool has entered builders’ and remodelers’ tool boxes in the past few years. It is used during the design/plan phase of a project to facilitate communication, to express ideas and to compare possibilities. …

Remodel Within Your Limits: Tips on coming in under budget
September 1, 2011 – 1:41 pm | Comments Off
Remodel Within Your Limits:  Tips on coming in under budget

Whether you’ve lived there for five months or 15 years, it’s not uncommon to find that you are delighted with your home — with one or two nagging exceptions. You’d really like to remodel, but …

Questions to Ask: Before you begin a Remodeling Project
September 1, 2011 – 1:39 pm | Comments Off
Questions to Ask:  Before you begin a Remodeling Project

Use this checklist to help you select a remodeler to work on or rebuild your home.
Q Does the remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and …