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🏆HGN Award for Outstanding Kitchen Renovation

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

Home and Garden News recognizes Lone Star Building & Construction Services Inc., for their kitchen remodeling project in the West University area of Houston. The home was built in 1992. The kitchen was outdated so we gutted and completely re-built with custom cabinets and drawers with soft closing drawer guides and soft closing concealed hinges.…

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Should you build up or out when remodeling?

By Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors

Are you thinking about expanding your existing home to increase square footage versus moving to a new larger home? If you love your neighborhood, the schools and venues, you may not be eager to move. Instead, you may be considering expanding your home’s first floor or building up to create a second floor.  One major factor to…

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Remodel your home to increase buyer interest

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

Remodeling your home can be a great way to increase its value and appeal to potential buyers when you’re planning on selling. Here are some key areas to focus on when remodeling: Kitchen: The kitchen is often the heart of the home, and remodeling it can have a significant impact on your home’s value. Consider…

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2023 Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale

By Lorraine Hart - Ideal Consulting

The Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers Council is back hosting the annual Charity Garage Sale for its 14th year. The show will feature home remodelers including appearances of some of the top names in home and gardening and over 100 exhibitors with the latest in-home products and services on the market. This year you can…

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Relax in your Modern Spa Bathroom

By Will Cole - Divine Renovation

A spa bathroom is a luxurious addition to any home. Who wouldn’t want a relaxing and rejuvenating space for self-care and pampering. To create a modern spa bathroom, consider the following steps: Choose calming colors for a spa like sanctuary, opt for neutral and soothing colors like white, grey, blue, and green. Colors influenced by…

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Take Back the Power with a Home Generator

By WBI Support

Homeowners understand all too well how it feels to lose power in their homes. It’s during those times you probably wished you had a backup generator. There are many reasons why we lose power beside extreme weather events including power outages due to electrical grid overload, downed lines from fallen trees and even car accidents.…

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Remodeling a not so new home

By Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting

Are you considering buying a ‘new’ home? You might get lucky and find a turnkey property, with everything already updated and a style that you love.  If not, you will need to decide whether to get renovations done before you move in. Having your new home renovated before moving would be ideal because there’s nothing to do after…

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Emerging Kitchen Design Trends

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 trends that are emerging in 2023 and expect to be top design trends for the next three years.…

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Homeowners are having more fun with cabinet colors

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

Throughout the years we have seen many kitchen trends come and go.  One popular trend, all-white kitchens with white cabinets, Carrara marble countertops and white subway tile backsplashes are still considered timeless and work well with all styles. Lately however, more homeowners are requesting nature-inspired greens and blues, colors that work well with a range…

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Remodel for an improved shower experience

By Ike Dadabhoy - Your Dream Remodeling

When’s the last time you thought about updating your home shower? A shower plays a critical role in daily life and doesn’t have to be a boring place where you scrub down before or after work. Your shower can be transformed into a modern spa-like experience with improved accessibility and safety. Consider the Size of…

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