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DIY mirror molding for bath renovation is easy with a product called Mirrorscapes by Moen. Your bathroom can be completely transformed in 45 minutes by virtually anyone that can follow simple directions. Your vanity mirror takes up a big portion of the wall space in your bathroom. So if you can upgrade your mirror, you […]
Stair Design: Manufactured Stairs
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Manufactured stairs can be a high quality alternative for the stair design in your new home projects. So what is a manufactured stair? A manufactured stair is put together in a controlled environment typically with automated machinery to high quality standards. This is in contrast to the typical carpenter built stairs made on the job […]
How to Save Energy Heating Your Home
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How are you going to save energy in your home? We don’t usually think of ways to save money on our heating costs until we start receiving the bills. Well, it’s that time of year again. Now is a great time to check for those leaky areas around your home. Here a builder shares his […]
Tips to Install Granite Countertops
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Whether you’re building a new kitchen from scratch or just freshening up an existing one, the install of granite slab countertops can provide a great new look. Here are a few tips from a builder to install granite countertops in your new project. Pros of Granite: Heat and scratch resistant, beautiful natural color, and custom […]
Today we share with you inexpensive lighting ideas that will give your new space a custom look. Lighting is such a huge part of any project. By adding accent lighting, you can completely change the look and feel of a room. The picture here shows a volume ceiling with an accent light behind the crown. The […]
The Cost to Build a House
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Updated May 2020 Would you like to know the best way to determine the cost to build a house? Armchair Builder has just completed a detailed review of the top cost estimating resources on the market available to owner-builders. We realize that cost plays a huge role in your decision to take on a new […]
Home Plans: Tips For Storing on Your New Home Site.
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Most local building departments require you to have a set of architectural home plans for your building project on your construction site at all times. This allows them to look up items they may question during a building inspection. Another reason to keep a set of home plans on site is for your subcontractors. Rather than give […]
How Much to Enclose My Living Room with French Doors?
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Most people can count on one hand how many times a year they actually use their living room. Maybe it’s time to convert that space into something that can be used on a daily basis. By enclosing a living room with french doors you create an elegant space that can be used for many different […]
Photo by Giannis StefouHow great would it be if you could drive your car as much as you wanted to without having to pay a dime for gas? Or electric? Or any other fuel source for that matter. The technology is currently available to make this happen. Here is a checklist of items that would […]
It’s that time of year where we shut off the energy sucking air conditioners and open the doors to let the cool fall breezes blow through our homes. I can see the electric meters slowing down as I write this. The unwanted byproduct of the nice breeze is the door SLAM! that occurs when you […]
