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Taming The Remodeling Beast: Making It Simpler

When I bought my house, I knew that I would remodel the master bathroom eventually, but I didn't really have any idea where to start. When I finally reached the point where I was frustrated with its current condition, I was overwhelmed by the idea of actually jumping into the remodeling project. I reached out to several contractors in the area to try to understand what my options were, and they taught me so much more than I ever could have expected. I knew I couldn't be the only one intimidated by the process, so I created this site to share ideas and tips to help people like you get started with their own renovations.

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3 Ways to Prevent Basement Window Leaks
Windows in your basement can provide some sorely needed natural light into the bottom level of your home, but they can also represent an entranceway for water to enter your basement. This opens up the risk of water damage and mold growth, which can be expensive and difficult to repair. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to help reduce the risk that water and moisture can find their way through your basement's windows.

The Beauty Of Tile Shower Enclosures
Custom tile shower enclosures can add a lot of style to any bathroom. This is particularly true if it has a dynamic, floor-to-ceiling glass enclosure. This can be an expensive project, but it can add a lot of style and value to any bathroom. This article explains why tile shower enclosures are such a good decision when remodeling your bathroom. A Fully Customized Bathroom The best thing about installing tile in your bathroom is that you can customize it.

Salvaging The Past In Modern Designs: 3 Upcycling Projects For Custom-Built Homes
Are you planning on buying a new home? Have you heard of the term upcycling? If you are planning on buying a new home, repurposing old objects is a way of recycling that is trendy, environmentally friendly, and versatile. Some of the upcycling projects for custom home designs that you may want to do include using old furniture for cabinetry or incorporating architectural salvage into interior designs. Here are some of the way you can integrate the past into your custom home:

How Stay-At-Home Parents Can Use Custom Kitchen Cabinets To Beat The New-Home Blues
Every year, thousands of people move to new homes and feel a strange mixture of happiness and sadness. This melancholy feeling can be particularly potent for parents or homemakers who plan on staying at home while a partner works. However, custom kitchen cabinets can help beat these new-home blues. Moving To A New Home Can Be Depressing When moving to a new home, even one that you've been hoping to buy for a long time, it isn't uncommon to suffer from some form of sadness or depression.

How To Paint Better Lines
Over the years, you can spend a lot of money on small home improvement projects. But whenever you are investing in your home, you should also think about how different projects are going to affect the style and value of your property. Usually, home improvement projects are only going to increase the value of your property and make it more attractive to potential buyers. This article explains how you can add great value to your home by painting your kitchen walls with neutral colors.

Reasons To Repaint The Inside Of The Home White Before You Choose Another Color
When you are walking into a home for the first time, the one thing that you want to determine is the structure of the home. This includes the size of the rooms and the layout of the building. If the rooms are different colors, especially bright or deep colors, it can take away from your ability to judge the room. If you are moving into a home, you should consider having the entire home painted white or builders beige by a place like Dave's Minor Changes  instead of selecting brand new colors straight off.

Why Having A New Kitchen Floor Installed Is A Good Idea
You will want to make sure that you are upgrading your home as much as you can, especially the kitchen, in order to make it as enjoyable to live in as possible. Also, certain upgrades can increase the value of your home, which can come in handy should you ever need to sell the place or refinance the existing mortgage. Out of all of the things you can do, you may want to start with replacing your kitchen flooring.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Log Siding
Log siding is, like its name suggests, siding for your home that is made out of solid wood logs, creating a distinctive and natural aesthetic for your home that other types of materials can't match. Due to the distinct material qualities of wooden logs, siding that is made out of logs carries a unique set of advantages and disadvantages. Understanding what those benefits and drawbacks are can help you figure out if log siding is the right fit for your home's siding needs.

Remodeling You Can Do On A Budget
If your home is a little lack-luster and in need of some updating, there are things you can do to give you a little more bang for your buck. You may not be able to do a complete home remodel on your budget, but there are still things you can do to help bring your house into this decade that won't break the bank and most of these things you can do all by yourself, which can also save you some money.

Bathtub Refinishing 101
Before you rip out that ugly and nasty porcelain bathtub and replaced it with a new fiberglass unit, consider having your porcelain tub reglazed instead. If you are a bath lover, a fiberglass tub just doesn't feel the same as settling down into a real porcelain tub. A porcelain tub will last longer, and the water will stay hotter longer as well. Here is a look at five key components of bathtub refinishing.