Tile, in all its many forms and installation options, is a great way to put your personal stamp on a residential project. To ensure your tile installation is done properly and provides the aesthetic return on investment you are looking for, it important to understand the basics of this beautiful, versatile material. Know how a […]
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Fresh Home Upgrades for Spring
After a long winter cooped up indoors, spring is the perfect time to start re-imagining your home and making upgrades that create a fresh, welcoming vibe. These project ideas — some big, some small — can help breathe new life into your home so you’re ready to enjoy your favorite rooms to the fullest. Air […]
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Five Myths about Solar Panels, Debunked
Home solar panels can drastically cut or even eliminate electricity bills, reduce a home’s carbon footprint, increase resale value, and may even help a home sell faster. The cost of rooftop solar systems has fallen dramatically in recent years, and most homeowners have the option of buying the system, leasing it on reasonable payment terms […]
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A Kitchen That Works — Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ Between Cost and Value
In our second video in the series featuring West Sound’s home and design professionals, WestSound Magazine takes a look at A Kitchen That Works, LLC. We met with the two people behind the company, Molly McCabe and her husband, Clive Pardy, to find out what makes A Kitchen That Works unique. We also chat with […]
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Designing a Kitchen Island — A Kitchen Oasis… without the Palm Trees
Do you have kitchen island envy? You are not alone! The majority of homeowners who have recently or are currently contemplating a kitchen project have or would like to incorporate an island in their project. What makes a kitchen island alluring? There are many reasons. One is that it’s a place to gather family and […]
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How to Find a Quality Contractor in a Strong Market
We are fortunate to have been in a strong building economy for the last year, and it appears that it will continue for some time. The downside for consumers is the availability of quality contractors and tradespeople. The economic downturn wreaked havoc on many small local trades and contractors, forcing many out of business or […]
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Designing a Forever Home
The arrival of an AARP invitation in the mail can be a trigger that sends a person off like the proverbial dog looking for its forever home. It may come as a shock —”What?! I’m nowhere near old enough for retirement!” — but that one little invitation turns the idea of aging into a personal […]
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3 Tips for a Contingency Plan for Your Remodeling Project
Everyone has heard a story about a remodeling project gone south in terms of budget. Cost overruns, things they could not foresee, costing more money and time. Many people might think this is limited to large-scale projects, but it can greatly affect something as simple as a re-roof, deck repairs, replacement window swap or other […]
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Carving Out Space for a Home Office
Have you always wanted a workspace at home to retreat to or tinker in? Or perhaps you paint, sew or craft, or maybe want a space for meditation and exercise? Don’t think you have the room? Let’s look around your house and see what we can find for each space. For an office, you don’t […]