You’re in the market to have some home renovations done, but you are unsure what might be a fair way to say “thank you” for services rendered. How much should you tip a handyman, your painters and other professionals? Unfortunately, there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules on how to reward these workers for a job well done. (more…)
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The home plays a huge role in health and wellness. After all, on the average, Americans spend about 70 percent of their time at home! (more…)
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Wall panels can be as decorative or as practical as you’d like them to be. Interlocking wood was the traditional material for wall panels, but recent technological advances have made plastic variants (as well as other materials) possible. Wall paneling is typically installed on the interior of residential or commercial properties, although exterior wall paneling also exists. (more…)
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If you ask history buffs and people who are old enough to remember what their bathroom looked like in the 50s, chances are they’ll answer pretty much the same thing -- the bathrooms back then were often pink. But how exactly did this trend come to be, and how can modern-day homeowners incorporate this design craze into their own bathrooms? (more…)
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You can’t cut out your kitchen energy usage completely. You can, however, find ways to reduce energy costs due to kitchen energy vampires. In this article, traditional kitchen remodeling company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Elizabethtown shares the most common energy hogs in the kitchen and some energy-efficient solutions. (more…)
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Aging-in-place is defined as the ability live in your own home and community independently, comfortably and safely, regardless of ability, age or income level. It’s a concept easy enough to understand but one that is not always easy to execute. If you or your loved one is considering aging-in-place, it’s important to make sure your home will be properly equipped to address your needs, especially if you have plans for[...]
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Got a bathroom without windows? You are not alone! Fortunately, you don’t have to forever miss out on natural lighting and ventilation in this frequently-used room. Where adding a window is impossible, here are a few things you can do. (more…)
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The name Marie Kondo is on everyone’s lips these days. If you’re ready to use the KonMari method to pare down your home furnishings to only the essentials that bring you joy, you’ve probably also realized that your kitchen is going to be a major challenge. (more…)
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Choosing the right flooring type for the various rooms in your home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during a home remodeling project. To choose well, consider the challenges that each room in your house faces on a daily basis. (more…)
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Many people are unfamiliar with bidets. In addition, there are some myths surrounding the bidet that give this bathroom fixture a bad reputation. Today, we’ll correct these misconceptions. (more…)
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