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Universal Design Features for Doors & Windows

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…

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Checklist for Finding a Home Builder or Remodeler

By Jackson Gillette

This checklist will help you select a home builder or home remodeler to remodel or build your home. Contact your local home builders’ association which is the Greater Houston Builders Association. They list the names of member builders and remodelers. You can also ask family, friends or coworkers for recommendations. Make sure the builder or home…

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Buying a Home that Needs Remodeling

By Shawn Vacek - Remodelers of Houston

In this highly competitive seller’s real estate market, many first time and experienced buyers are purchasing homes in need of renovation. According to Realtor.com, in 2021, homes in need of renovation sold at a faster pace than the two prior years. Fixer-upper sales jumped 13.4%, while the dollar volume of those deals surged 40.8% from 2019 to…

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The Nuts and Bolts of Choosing a Remodeler

By Kevin Vick - Vick Construction & Remodeling

When you are planning to remodel your home, whether it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, home addition or whole house renovation, it’s best to have a goal and budget in mind. Sometimes it’s difficult to have a clear idea of what things cost, especially since materials and products have increased recently. But even if you…

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Garage Conversions

By Wayne Ball - Lone Star Building & Construction Services, Inc.

There are many ways to get more usable space in your home. One way is an interior reconfiguration, to make it more open with improved flow and function. A home addition or second story addition will add more usable square footage. Another option to consider is a garage conversion which can add additional usable space…

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A Kitchen Remodel with a Perfect Kitchen Layout

By Will Cole - Divine Renovation

Are you planning to remodel your kitchen?  If so, this is the perfect time to rethink your current layout to meet your families wants and needs. Just like in the movie City Slickers, the secret to a perfect kitchen layout is “just one thing”.   For some it’s about being efficient.  For others its organization.  For…

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Focus on the “New” Kitchen

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

A kitchen remodel is one of the most lucrative renovation projects you can do in your home. It has a high return on your investment while providing a high level of enjoyment. Due to the high rate of use, wear and tear and changing of design trends, kitchens may need to be updated every 10 to…

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Custom Shower Glass Enclosure for a Modern Upgrade

By Stacy Argo - A-Plus Glass Services

Are you planning a bathroom renovation or building a brand-new bathroom? A custom shower glass enclosure can really make your bathroom look more spacious. A custom glass door is a worthwhile investment especially if you are creating a walk-in shower.   Reasons to install a custom glass shower enclosure In-stock glass shower doors don’t always fit…

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What’s trending next with home remodeling?

By Wayne Ball - Lone Star Building & Construction Services, Inc.

The pandemic has influenced the way we want to live in our homes.  We have seen our home in a new light.  Our homes became our offices, classrooms, “restaurants” and “movie theatres”.  Going forward these experiences will affect some trends in future remodeling. Open layouts are still desirable, but flexible, multi-functional spaces are gaining in…

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What are universal design features for doors and windows?

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…

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