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The idea for writing this developed from a need amongst our clients and prospective clients. The subject matter — surge suppression —isn’t exactly what you would call exciting, and it shows how much of a nerd I am about technology. As a matter of fact, when this offering is working correctly, it’s completely invisible to…
Read MoreStaying home is the new norm these days, so why not make it a place where you can truly relax? Warm summer days mean you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Take this opportunity to turn your backyard into your own personal oasis and make staying home an enjoyable experience now and for years to…
Read MoreWe just found out that some of our Author contributors won 2021 Best of Houzz Awards. Houzz is a popular online resource for interior designers, remodelers, contractors, dealers and homeowners. The Best Of Houzz badges are awarded annually. Design and Service awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Congratulations…
Read MoreHGN recognizes Caliber Construction Group’s Houston Kitchen Remodeling Project. Caliber Construction Group/Certified Restoration in Houston Texas remodeled this outdated kitchen in the community of Klein. This home had over 4ft of water damage from Hurricane Harvey. The new kitchen included cabinetry custom designed, built and finished by Caliber Construction. Entrances were widened and raised to…
Read MoreOut with the old, in with something better for the New Year. The challenges of COVID 19 has left its mark on the way we use our kitchen in our homes. The following are kitchen design trends based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Annual Design Trends Study. This is a survey of…
Read MoreBy David Norman, Caliber Construction Group Published in the Houston Chronicle on Oct 8, 2017 Home additions and outdoor living spaces continue to gain popularity as our society continues to evolve. As the baby boomers continue to age, more and more elders are choosing to move back in with their children. In a study by…
Read MoreThe attraction of buying and living in an older home that has features from a particular era is hard for some to resist. If you have purchased an older home and love its character, you may have to make decisions on whether and how it should be restored or remodeled. Older homes often come with…
Read MoreThe number one reason we find still true today is to open up the area and create a light and airy space. A kitchen island provides an area for friends and family to sit or stand without being in the way of a busy cook. It is a great place to sit for a quick…
Read MoreIn the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 are anticipated to be double. In the next 30 years, the population of Americans ages 65-85 will swell to nearly 73 million. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), around 23 million Americans are caring for their elderly parents;…
Read MoreThere are several types of trees including Maple and Oak trees that don’t disappoint when the landscape lights up with dazzling colors each fall. As we admire these majestic trees, many may have a common problem that can easily be unnoticed, girdling roots. A girdling root develops when a root begins to circle and coil…
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