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SEPTEMBER 2006 | Volume 7
ideas for your home
Hot Trends Coming in 2007
Each year new home ideas pop up. Some like granite counters and wood decks become standards, while others fade away. At the core, kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels are the recipients of many new trends because these projects add value to a home, much like a bathroom addition. Some of the 2007 trends will surprise, whereas energy efficient windows, just make sense. Read More...
Designers and Architects: The Most Important Home Professionals
If you are in the market to build a custom home, there are two professionals you need on your team. A home starts with plans, and a designer and an architect specialize in this very thing. Moreover, these pros are perfect for home additions and remodels of any size. Whatever type of project you are undertaking, it begins with these contractors Read More...

Trends for 2007
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july's top 10
service requests
1 . Kitchen Remodel
2 . Exterior Painting
3 . Bathroom Remodel
4 . Roofing & Gutters
5 . Basement Remodel
6 . Hardwood Flooring
7 . Interior Painting
8 . Vinyl Siding
9 . Build an Addition
10 . Multi-Room Remodel
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trendsetters

3 Garage Solutions:
Build It, Remodel It, Organize It


Garage Solutions If you have a garage it is probably a storehouse for junk and most likely in need of organization. If you don't have one, a garage addition is great for storing more than cars. Garages can be remodeled into guest bedrooms, home offices, even home theaters. But you have to keep them in order. A maid service is a sure fix, but maybe you need more. Read More...

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Electrical and Plumbing:
Your Silent Support


Electric & Plumbing for Remodels Many people get so psyched about the new wood floors or cabinets for their kitchen or bath remodel that they ignore their support system. With any remodel or home addition you need to upgrade the electrical main. Older homes will most likely need a plumbing upgrade as well. Here are some ways to save on these projects.
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inspiring ideas

Ordinary to Extraordinary
Kitchen Remodel

From a simple kitchen to family gathering area, view this transformation

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