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Category: Home Remodeling

7 Essential Guidelines to Kickstart Your House Renovation

Getting started on a home renovation project can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. However, you shouldn’t rush into the process without proper knowledge and preparation to avoid future regrets. Many homeowners wish they had known or done things differently before initiating their renovation project. In this article, we will explore seven essential tips that […]

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Difference Between House Renovation and Remodeling

Understanding the Difference Between House Renovation and Remodeling

Are you planning to update your home but need to decide whether to renovate or remodel? Renovations and remodels are often used interchangeably, but they differ in terms of cost, scope, and purpose. In this blog post, we’ll explain the difference between the two home improvement projects so you can make an informed decision. Whether […]

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How Can You Tell if a Wall Is Load-Bearing?

Load-bearing walls support the weight of the structure above them. In your home, you have non-load-bearing walls, which are only responsible for holding themselves up and you have load-bearing walls. Non-load-bearing or partition walls can only hold up lightweight items like interior doors, shelves or pictures. If you call a custom home builder to help […]

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20 Wood Ceiling Ideas for Your Rustic Home

A standout ceiling can be a highlight of your house. Wood ceilings, in particular, can add a hint of rustic style. Here are some ways to incorporate wood ceilings into your home. 1. Shiplap Ceiling Shiplap is ideal for lower ceilings. To make your shiplap ceilings even more interesting, keep the wood exposed. 2. Color […]

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Let the Sunshine in: Tips on Bringing the Outdoors Indoors

If you have a property that you love in a climate you want to enjoy, it makes sense that you want to take steps to improve your indoor-outdoor living setup. It doesn’t have to be complicated if you start with a few basic ideas. Let’s look at some options that can help you take your […]

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Maximizing Your Home’s Curb Appeal: Tips and Tricks for a Stunning Exterior

Whether you want to have the best-looking house on the block or you’d like to increase the value of your home, you can achieve your goals by maximizing your curb appeal. There are many things you can do to bring out the best in your home. Here are a few tips and tricks to help […]

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Why It Makes Sense To Remodel Your Whole House at Once

These days, getting the home you want often means remodeling. You may love your home’s location and amenities, but need updates and new layouts in certain rooms. Approaching a renovation can be a big task and you may be tempted to break it into smaller parts. However, it can actually make more sense to remodel […]

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Eco-Friendly Improvements That Could Raise the Value of Your Home

Making improvements to your home protects the value of the equity that you have put into it. Eco-friendly enhancements are a great value-adding investment. Outfitting your house with eco-friendly features may help you get a good closing price if you ever sell your property. Likewise, making your homelife more sustainable could help you save money […]

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4 Ways to Make Your House Stronger After a Natural Disaster

After strong rains blow through when a storm goes over your house, you may start to worry. Rebuilding after a natural disaster and fixing whatever damage happened may seem overwhelming at first. Thankfully, there are ways to fortify your home and rebuild it safely even after a destructive series of events happen that tear down […]

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5 Ways To Create a Dressing Room Out of Your Closet

Are you feeling a little underwhelmed when it comes to your closet? When you open the closet door, can you imagine something more elegant? Closet space is usually all-too-quickly eaten up by our clothes, shoes and sometimes other stuff that just ends up there. If you’re looking to alter the look and the feel of […]

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