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Prepare Your Home For A Storm

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

Preparing your home for storms is essential to ensure the safety of your family and minimize potential damage. Before the storm, secure all exterior elements, such as windows, doors, and roofs. Installing storm shutters or boarding up windows can protect against flying debris, while reinforcing doors and garage doors can prevent them from being blown…

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Choosing a Designer Remodeling Team

By Maria Frank - Cabinets & Designs

Choosing the right cabinets for your kitchen is one of the most important decisions you will make during a renovation. Almost everything else can be changed later, but “cabinet regret” will cost you big bucks—and probably a major headache or two. A Budget & A Blueprint Even if you “can” afford to change your mind…

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The Ups and Downs of Installing a Residential Elevator

By Peggy Stanford - Stairlift Store

Installing a residential home elevator involves several key steps and considerations to ensure a smooth and successful process. Initially, a professional assessment of your home will determine the best location for an elevator and determine if it is feasible to install an elevator.  The main types of elevators on the market today are through-the-floor (shaftless)…

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Building Dreams

By Mark Doggett - Diamond D Custom Homes

Custom home builds and remodeling projects share several fundamental elements, making them closely related in the world of home improvement and construction. Both should start with a detailed planning and design phase. This phase involves working with architects or designers to create blueprints or plans that meet your specific requirements and preferences. Whether building a…

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2024 Kitchen Trends: Beautifully Practical

By Kevin Vick - Vick Construction & Remodeling

Each year the National Association of Kitchens and Baths (NKBA) publishes its Design Trends Report.  Based on a survey of their members, including designers, showrooms, dealers, specialists, manufacturers, kitchen and bath remodelers, contractors and architects there are some trends that are emerging in 2024 and expect to be top design trends for the next three…

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Ensure a successful outcome when remodeling a whole house

By David Norman - Caliber Construction Group

Undertaking a whole house remodel requires careful navigation, planning and meticulous attention to detail. Here are several key considerations to keep in mind: First, it’s essential to assess the structural integrity of your property. Structural issues such as outdated wiring, plumbing, or HVAC systems, as well as problems with the foundation or load-bearing walls and…

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Power through storms with confidence

By Jared Porche - Generator Industries

Whole home generators offer several benefits, especially in regions prone to power outages or areas where access to electricity is critical. In the Houston area, most homeowners consider their central air conditioning to be essential in order to stay safely in their home. While a portable generator may help in the case of an outage,…

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May is National Home Remodeling Month

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

National Home Remodeling Month, established by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), takes place every year in May, and recognizes the expertise of remodeling professionals while highlighting the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler. Spring is typically when many Americans make plans to remodel their homes — from embarking on projects that help boost their…

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Seamless Accessibility: Cabinetry Solutions for Aging with Style

By Maria Frank - Cabinets & Designs

Whether by choice or by circumstance, there are many intergenerational families sharing living space today—but do those spaces serve everyone in the family? Let’s take a look at multi-generational living and universal design, and how universal design principles serve everyone residing in your home. Implementing universal design when you renovate a kitchen is a great way to…

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Shaping the modern bathroom

By Vanessa Vacek

Bathroom remodels have consistently remained popular among homeowners. Whether it’s updating outdated fixtures, revamping the layout for better flow and function, or incorporating modern design elements, remodeling offers a chance to rejuvenate a space that we use daily. In addition, the potential for a high return on investment makes bathroom renovations an attractive option for…

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