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Design/Build or Architect You've hated that cramped kitchen for years. There's another child on the way. Your house would be better if only… And so the question arises: "Do I need someone to design my project, and if so, who?" The answer to that depends on a number of things-how large the project is, how complicated the project is, how much aesthetic sense you have, what your budget can support and finally, what your timetable is. |
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Green Remodeling You may already be familiar with the concept of Green living, the current trend towards a healthi¬er and more sustainable lifestyle. Perhaps you have been thinking about ways that you can Green your life. Most of us have seen an increase in our ener¬gy costs that have brought greater atten¬tion towards Green Building and Remodeling as it incorporates many energy saving techniques and technologies. It is easy to get caught up in cool, earth friendly materials, but Green Remodeling is really about the systems that make up our homes. Think of it this way, you can decorate your car with paint and chrome, but if you don’t change the oil, don’t install the right parts, the car will lose its value and per¬form poorly. The same is true with our homes. Green represents the very best in building practices while improving our impact on our environment with the sys¬tems and materials we employ. |
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Laying theGroundwork for your Remodel Remodeling your home can be an exciting and rewarding experi¬ence. Not only can you keep your home up¬to¬date as your lifestyle and fam¬ily needs change, but a remodel can also be a great way to increase the value of your single largest asset. Before the work begins, however, you need to think your project through from start to finish. |
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