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Drywall Textures and Styles
There are two basic drywall finish styles: smooth and textured. Textured finishes range from light to medium and heavy, with both simple and complex textures. There are two types of smooth wall finish: smooth for wallpaper and smooth for paint (smooth for paint…
Know the Kind of Custom Window You Want
There are as many different configurations of windows. Here are the most common: * Fixed-non operable picture windows * Single hung, a window where the bottom sash slides up * Double hung, a window where the bottom sash slides…
Custom Metal Details Add Style to Your Home
Custom weathervanes, fireplace grills, chimney caps and cupolas for gazebos and homes are commonly ordered from custom metal fabricators. Other frequent requests include building trailers, and racks for cars, trucks, trailers and recreational vehicles as well as in garages and workshops. Rural applications could include…
Let it Shine!
Windows, more than almost any other feature, give a modern home its personality. When homebuyers are asked to describe a home they’ve toured, they usually include references to light in their description. Women in particular seem highly attuned to the levels of natural light in…
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Taking the Mystery Out of Kitchen Design
Bathroom Upgrades
Remodeling Opportunities in the Kitchen
Appealing Landscape Ideas
Taking the Mystery Out of Kitchen Design
The Restful Retreat
Universal Design
Let it Shine!
Living Large
Bathroom Window Design
Lighting Design and Designers
Undertaking a Second Story Remodel
Drywall Textures and Styles
Information About Pools
Skylights
Customized Hot Tubs
Keeping Your Sunroom Cozy
Different Styles of Landscaping
Choosing Between Blinds or Shades
The Right Barn or Shed For You
Know the Kind of Custom Window You Want
Fabric Window Awnings
“Portable, Versatile, Yurts”
Soundproofing Techniques
Custom Metal Details Add Style to Your Home
Create a Turn-of-the-Century Look With Metal Ceilings
Peaceful Garden Ponds
Paint Textures and Finishes
Prefinished vs. Unfinished Wood Flooring
Masonry Materials
Add a Hot Tub to Your Deck
Stainless Steel Bathroom Fixtures
What is Xeriscaping
Small Kitchen Projects Can Make a Big Difference
Patios for Living
Landscaping Solutions
Consider Wood Flooring
Spruce Up Your Interior with Paint
Preparing Your Yard for Winter
Designer Touches with Drywall
Storage Solutions to Prevent Clutter
Picket Fences Add Charm
Custom Looks with Standard Tile
Making Your Yard a Fun Place for Children
Asphalt Shingles: The Wood and Tile Alternative
Getting Design Help for Remodeling or a New Home
Stylish Entry
Awnings
Enhance Your Garden
Stylish Basement Remodels
Small Feng Shui Tips
Building a New Home
Illuminate Your Kitchen
Herb Gardens
