http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/storage-and-closets-articles.htm Up to date Storage & Closets Articles and information from HomeRenovationGuide en-us info@homerenovationguide.com Tue, 06 May 2008 16:38:37 EDT Copyright 2007, HomeRenovationGuide,com http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/clopay.htm The average age of the U.S. housing stock is 34 years old, according to a Harvard University study, which means many homes are candidates for a new garage door. Here are some factors to consider:• Budget. Like everything, budget dictates options. Garage doors range in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the size, materials and design you choose. Even if you have a small budget you can still get a great looking door that is going to enhance the look of your home.• Design. Let the home’s architectural style, the shape and size of the wind Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:24:44 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/clopay.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/storagecabinet.htm This article about storage cabinets is aimed at educating you on practical aspects of buying storing media and entertainment units. Let’s face it, no matter how simple it may seem, choosing a CD/DVD/Plasma TV stand is a tricky affair. Narrowing down the options within budget and your requirements needs some thoughtful action.Capacity & SpaceSince media units are constantly expanding, it is important to choose the largest unit you can buy in the space you have available. Try to accommodate a bigger unit for continually expanding CD and DVD collections.Size of t Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:51:30 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/storagecabinet.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/nuvo.htm “My garage is a mess. I’d like to tidy it up but I just don’t know where or how to get started”Rick Scully, President, NuvoGarage Inc.Ah …this is a problem that faces many home owners as they begin to think about the annual spring cleanup. It’s a perfect time then, for a discussion about how to take control of your garage space and make it a practical, tidy and clean environment in which to store and organize the many things required to maintain your home and garden. And, you’ll be able to park your cars in their rightful place! The most difficult task is one th Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:57:20 EDT http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/nuvo.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/kitchen-storage.htm The two most important considerations when incorporating kitchen storage ideas into your kitchen are the reduction of clutter and the provision of easy access to kitchen items. Convenience is the key ingredient of kitchen planning with easy-to-reach and easy-to-find food, utensils and equipment. It’s not necessary to rip down walls and invest in new cabinets and appliances to improve your kitchen. Armed with a few simple tools and a good plan, you can make the room more attractive, comfortable, and convenient.Start With A Plan1. Measure your kitchen and draw a flo Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:59:59 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/kitchen-storage.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/bathroom-storage.htm If your bathroom space is limited, use imaginative designing with bathroom storage cabinets to create more living space. Start by asking yourself some pointed questions about your lifestyle and needs so that you can properly identify what is really important to you and anyone with whom you share your home so that your storage space is well utilized. You don’t have to be an architect or a construction engineer to improve the quality and comfort of your bathroom – you just need a good plan and a few useful tools.Assess Your SpaceWith a measuring tape in hand, take Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:59:29 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/bathroom-storage.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/closet-organize.htm You need an efficient, well-organized storage system in your home and nothing says "efficient" like closet organizers. These can be wall-mounted, hanging, stacked, built-in or modular. Choose the style that suits your various rooms, the space available, your personality, and the kind of valuable items (or junk) you have accumulated or are currently accumulating. As crucial as it is to put wasted space to good use with storage units appropriate to the space you are filling, it is equally important to be able to find things after storing them. The most popular excuse use Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:29:57 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/closet-organize.htm http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/manage.htm It is a fact of life: the more we live, the more stuff we accumulate, and most of it usually ends up in the closet. Cleaning up that overflowing storage space is a giant step towards making more room in your life for the things that matter most. Here are some tips to make your task easier:Step 1: SortThat pink angora sweater that you wore in math class, just to catch the attention of that boy ... the black leather miniskirt you swear you will fit into again ... or the piles of scattered shoes unusable because they require repair or refurbishing. Face up to the fact tha Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:29:30 EST http://www.homerenovationguide.com/pages/manage.htm