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Understanding Permits
As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.
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Tips for Selecting Green Windows and Doors
What is green? Green buildings are located, designed, constructed and maintained to promote resource conservation and in turn, to help enhance the well-being of occupants. Green buildings use resources wisely, to help minimize negative impacts …
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Bring the sunshine and backyard into your home this summer
Warm weather means it’s an ideal time to redo or create a new outdoor living space that you can enjoy all summer.
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When to Consider Custom Iron Curtain Rods
The way your windows are covered can really make a difference in the appearance of your home, both from the inside and the outside. If you find your window treatments looking a little bit plain, there are a few things that you can do to liven them up, without necessarily spending a lot of money.
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Home improvement becomes less taxing
Spring is here, summer’s just around the corner, and it’s time to break out of that winter funk. With homeowners spending more time at home these days, many are investing in home upgrades.
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Make room for the parents
Think you have a crowded house? Maybe you’re not alone. With these economic times and higher housing costs, combining households has become a more prudent approach to managing expenses.
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Take away the fear factor of replacing windows, doors
Thinking of remodeling? You are not alone. The majority of money spent by homeowners on home upkeep goes toward improvement projects versus maintenance and repairs.
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Living the green life
This year’s big home improvement trend is not the hottest paint color or the newest counter top surface, it’s practical improvements with a capital P.
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A healthy home can add to healthy energy savings
We may be riding an economic roller coaster, but one fact is certain: the weather is cold. And who wouldn’t like to save a few bucks on heating bills this winter?
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ENERGY STAR - It's all about reducing emissions
By choosing ENERGY STAR products, consumers help reduce Green House Gas emissions.

