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Bring ideas together with 3D Design

By Shawn Vacek - Remodelers of Houston

Shawn Vacek of Remodelers of Houston For homeowners, remodeling can be an exciting adventure or confusing and overwhelming. While some homeowners may have a clear vision of what they want the result of their project to look like, others may not be able to understand how their vision will come to fruition. Design-build companies combine…

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Tree Plantings – Celebrate the Earth

By Mike Sperber - Nature’s Guardian Inc

The dialogue that goes on in Nature occurs throughout the seasons mostly without our direct involvement, but April may very well be a wonderful time to interject a hearty ‘Thank You.’  Thanks for Spring returning to give us warmer temperatures, longer days, stronger sunlight and a glimpse of the Summer to come.  This year Arbor…

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Recognize Your Needs vs Wants When Remodeling

By Kevin Vick - Vick Construction & Remodeling

Kevin Vick of Vick Construction & Remodeling Planning is an essential part of a home renovation. You will need to make many decisions before beginning your project. Some priorities will be more important than others, so creating a list that balances your wants and needs is a good place to start. Needs are the most…

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Navigating remodeling during a difficult time

By Lorraine Hart - Ideal Consulting

By Lorraine Hart of Ideal Consulting Services This is a challenging time for all of us. Our actions, decisions and behavior matters.  Given our current situations, we may find ourselves with less time or more time. We may have concerns with persons entering our environment and question whether we will be safe. The home construction…

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Controlling sound through Design

By Luis Cortes - Echo Workshop

By Luis Cortes of Echo Workshop Have you ever sat in that restaurant where the volume is ever increasing as the patrons all  talk over each other? At the beginning of the evening that restaurant was a quiet place where one could hear the subtle music coming from the speakers, but as the room started…

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Remodeling your bath for living in place

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

By Larry Abbott, Abbott Contracting, CAPS We are redefining what it means to age. Today’s aging population is in better physical condition and more active than generations that came before.  Still, as we age, mobility and vision issues can be a cause for concern.  Bathrooms can be one of the most dangerous places for an…

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Own Your Energy-Power Your World

By Jared Porche - Generator Industries

By Jared Porche of Generator Industries In times like these, one of the reasons homeowners decide to purchase standby generators is for peace of mind. For those who work from home or run a business out of their home, investing in a standby generator will safeguard your income and your business from costly power outages. The typical…

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Remodeling Decisions

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

By Larry Abbott of Abbott Contracting Are you planning to tackle some simple home renovations or possibly considering a partial or complete remodel of your entire house? How do you choose which home improvements to make with the budget you have in mind? If your home is older and feels cramped, it may benefit from…

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?

By Michael Souter - Caliber Construction Group

By Michael Souter of Caliber Construction Group/Certified Restoration According to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the typical lifetime of an asphalt shingle roof is 20 years.  In Houston we experience extreme weather events along with extreme temperature’s; heavy rains, hurricanes, high winds, hail storms and tornados. It is suggested to have your roof inspected regularly.…

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Design with wellness lighting in mind

By Luis Cortes - Echo Workshop

By Luis Cortes of Echo Workshop Sunrise at the beach playing in the sand, jumping into the water, and feeling the sun upon your back. Mid-day at the park throwing the Frisbee, barefoot on the grass while feeling the breeze upon your face as it rustles the nearby trees.  Sunset at the lake with the…

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