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Remodeling – 5 Qualities of an Amazing Remodeling Project

When it comes to home remodeling, the differences between an amateur job and an amazing one are vast. While it can be tempting to choose the cheapest contractor around to save money—or take on the project yourself—the fact is your project could be missing some key qualities if you do. So, what constitutes an amazing
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Deck Versus Patio – 3 Ways to Choose Between Them!

The weather’s warming up! Time to start thinking about your backyard again. Like many homeowners, maybe you’re thinking about building a deck or a patio so you can enjoy the sun this summer. After all, an outdoor living space can be a great spot for cooking, hosting parties, or just relaxing in the fresh air.

Home Theater Remodeling – 3 Reasons to Build Your Dream Space

Think of how much you’ll save on movie tickets with a home theater of your own! Not to mention the parties you can throw for your family and friends. And you can screen the latest season of your Netflix obsession in epic proportions. We have even more reasons it’s time to build your dream home
Bathroom Remodeling Myths vs. Facts

Bathroom Remodeling – Myths Vs. Facts

Now that winter’s behind us, hopefully you’re starting to think about plans for spring and summer. Is bathroom remodeling part of your plans? If so, you probably have some misconceptions related to the process and cost of bathroom remodeling. Lots of people do! If bathroom remodeling is on your list of things to do this
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Save On Taxes – 3 Home Renovations With Tax Credits

We don’t mean to strike terror into your heart but…TAX SEASON IS HERE. Hopefully, you’ve been saving your receipts and paperwork so TurboTax will be a breeze this year. While looking over your finances, maybe you find yourself contemplating what kinds of home renovations you should undertake in the coming fiscal year. If you want
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Repairs Gone Wrong – 5 Common Home Improvement Mistakes

You had the best intentions… but they amounted to the worst results. It’s a home repair gone terribly wrong. Don’t let this happen to you! From the Very Cool Guys (some Philadelphia contractors you should add to your phone’s contacts), here are five common home improvement mistakes and how to avoid them! Painting Your Exterior
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Avoid Home Improvement Scams – 3 Signs of a Reputable Contractor

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you might have read last week about the home improvement contractor problem in New Jersey. According to the Associated Press, the state attorney general’s office issued violation notices against 223 home improvement contractors in 2015. The attorney general is seeking more than $2.56 million in penalties. That’s

Small Kitchen Remodel – 3 Ways to Make More Space

Times have been tight in the last few years, with many families opting to stay in smaller homes rather than move to larger, more expensive ones – even when they could use the extra space. As a result, many homeowners find themselves with too little space in one of the most important rooms in the

Family Room Remodeling – 5 Fun Family Room Features

The couch and TV are no-brainers, but what if you want to add some extra fun to your family room remodel—without breaking your budget? You can. There are plenty of fun, inexpensive add-ons you can incorporate in just about any-sized family room to make it more exciting, useful, and personalized. Here are five fun family

Basement Remodeling – 4 Popular Basement Finishing Ideas

The cold weather’s here, the snowstorms have started, and we’re all spending most of our time indoors these days. Is it any wonder winter makes many homeowners wish they had more space? One of the most obvious ways to create more space in your home is to finish your basement. Instead of a cold, damp,
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Popular Home Features – 6 Remodeling Buzzwords for 2016

At the start of a new year, it’s always a good idea to stop and review the home features most people want these days. After all, these are the very things that will get you a higher sale price if you ever decide to put your home on the market. If you’re looking to remodel
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Smart Philadelphia Remodeling – Benefits of Attic Insulation

As you may know from past blog posts, we pay attention to the “Cost Vs. Value” Report issued each year by Remodeling. To create this report, a team collects data from across the country to determine which remodeling projects bring back the greatest return on investment in every region. You can specify your location down
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Work From Home – 5 Reasons to Build a Home Office

It seems like a dream come true, but working from home is a reality for a growing portion of Americans. By one estimate, telecommuting has risen 79 percent between 2005 and 2012, and now accounts for about 3 million workers. That’s not including those considered “self-employed,” which would up the percentage to 30 percent of
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Smart Remodeling – 3 Remodeling Trends That Will Last

When it comes to remodeling, you always want to make sure you’re doing something that’s more than just trendy. Sure, hardwood floors dark as espresso are in this year, but does that mean they’ll be in five years from now? Are you investing in something that will stand the test of time? These are important
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Winter Checklist 2016 – 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

We’ve gotten lucky so far this winter, with one of the mildest Decembers on record. But sooner or later, January is going to start feeling like January, and that means making sure your house is ready to endure the cold. If you’re wondering what you can do to prepare your home for winter, we’ve come
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Remodel – Top 8 Reasons why to Remodel Your Home

It’s almost 2016! Hopefully, your New Year’s Resolution is in its final draft, and you’re making exciting remodel plans for the year to come. Maybe you’re considering making 2016 the year you finally remodel the kitchen – but you’re not sure it’s worth it. If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel, take a look at this

DIY Home Improvement Disasters – 5 Biggest DIY Regrets

In our last blog, we talked about setting goals for the New Year. If one of your resolutions includes completing a DIY home improvement, you’ll want to read this blog before you start! As it turns out, a good chunk of DIY home improvement attempts end in regret. We’re drawing our information from Zillow Digs,
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Green Remodeling – 3 Eco-Friendly Upgrades For 2016

It’s always good to set goals, and what better time than the start of a new year? Maybe you’re thinking of getting a gym membership, or reading more, or learning a new language. Following through to your goals could surely make those around you green with envy! Or maybe, like many homeowners, you hope to
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Reality-TV Show – 4 Things They Get Wrong

In the last decade, the reality-TV show about home remodeling has exploded in popularity. If you enjoy that kind of show, you have plenty to choose from: House Hunters, This Old House, Rehab Addict, American Dream Builders, and the list goes on! Like any reality-TV show, the word “reality” gets blurred by the need to
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Kitchen Remodeling – 6 Do’s and Don’ts When Choosing Materials

Confronted with limitless possibilities when kitchen remodeling, some homeowners don’t spend enough time thinking about materials. No material is inherently good or bad. Actually, they all bring their benefits and pitfalls to the table. It’s all about thinking in terms of daily application: Will this material hold up in the long haul in my kitchen,