The Ultimate Garage Man Caves

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Post 2A new trend in home design is making sure that every member of the family has access to their own personal space. And experts agree that when everybody has a place to call their own, stress and household drama are greatly reduced. Unfortunately, men tend to get the short end of the stick in this arrangement. Sure, the kids get their own rooms, but it’s a risky move for a husband to claim the bedroom over his wife. This is why many men gravitate toward the garage, where they can create the legendary “man cave.”

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Why a Garage Pays for Itself

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

post1With the economic climate still a bit uncertain, many families are reluctant to invest too much money in improving or expanding their existing homes. While this reaction is understandable, it could keep some homeowners from taking advantage of a unique home expansion opportunity while materials are cheap and labor is easily accessible.

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Craftsman House Plans Slideshow

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Craftsman house plans have unique features, such as a low pitch roof and a wide overhang. They’re usually average sized homes and became popular during the early 20th century. Many craftsman homes have built in living features, such as tables, benches, and shelving. Use of wooden beams throughout the home provide for an elegant look.

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4 Clever Nooks to Create a Home Office

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

12345Many people who work from home wish to create a private space that is solely reserved for business; a place that helps flip their brain into “work mode.” This can be a challenge since so many people design their homes with comfort and relaxation in mind, and it can be even more difficult just to root out the space to create an office at all.

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6 Ways to Make Your Home Office Better

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

3640107485_967e3767b9Working at home can be great in some ways, but it isn’t always set up as the best possible environment in which one can work and be productive at the same time. Improving your home office can improve your productivity and make it nicer to work there. Things like lighting and organization can have more impact than you might think on your work environment. Let’s discover a few options;

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How to Find Land for Sale

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

When you want to build a new house, there are many different factors that you have to take into consideration. One of the most basic requirements that you will have to fill is getting a piece of land to build on. Land is one of the most important variables because it determines how much you’ll enjoy your new home and its surroundings. The proximity to other things such as a local market, school, hospital, a church as well as the natural beauty can have an impact on your level of satisfaction in the project. So, if you are interested in looking for land, here are the basics of how to find the one that best suits your requirements.

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Choosing Paint Colors for Your Home

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Painting is one of the most inexpensive and fastest ways to update a room. A new paint color can transform the entire look and feel of a room. Choosing a paint can be intimidating, especially since there are hundreds of colors available. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right paint color for your home.

 

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The Secret to Cheap Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Kitchen cabinets can easily eat up half of a new kitchen’s budget. For the homeowner who doesn’t have the money to invest in custom cabinetry, there are several cabinet options that look great, and won’t break the bank. In addition, you can add high-end features for a fraction of the price when you do-it-yourself.

 

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What Impacts the Cost to Build a House

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

There are many factors that impact the cost of building a house. Some things to take into consideration before you begin are location, materials, design features, and budget. You can figure out the total cost of building a house by taking the final amount, minus the price of the lot, and dividing the resulting figure by the number of square feet. For example, if your total cost for a new 1,500 square foot home is $300,000, and the price of the land was $25,000, then your building cost is 275,000/1,500= $183.33 per square foot.

Here is a rundown of various elements that affect the cost of building a house, so you can make some important decisions before you begin with the project.

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Things to Consider During a Garage Conversion

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Garage conversions have become increasingly popular recently. Though it’s a great way to add on to the square footage of your home without all the added costs of actually adding on a room, there are a lot of things that need serious consideration before you start working on the project. For instance; most garages have electricity, but they may not be equipped with other basic amenities needed to make that room livable year round. There may be similar other considerations that need to be weighed prior to making the decision to convert a garage into usable living space.

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