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Home Energy Efficiency – Saving Money Before the Holidays

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· December 1, 2011

Jack Frost is on the doorstep and Santa will soon be coming down the chimney soon. This means two things, higher energy bills and the need to buy gifts for family and friends. This year the average person is going to spend an average of $715 on holiday gifts and around $1,900 on the year’s utilities. While everyone is…

Fall is Here – Time for a Backyard Plan

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· October 17, 2011

This summer you have had months of enjoyment, barbequing and entertaining in your backyard. You have laughed and soaked up the sun, but now that Fall is here and cooler weather has arrived, it is a great time to imagine what your outdoor space can become. While not part of your home’s square footage, outdoor space is truly an…

Green Remodeling Myths – Christopher Columbus Edition

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· October 10, 2011

As we all learned in grade school, Christopher Columbus discovered America. He bravely climbed in his ship and sailed across the Atlantic, despite popular (or not so popular) belief that the world was flat. If he had been wrong, he might have sailed right off the edge of the world and straight into space – ridiculous right? Well, contrary to…

Saving Money with Lighting, Now that’s a Bright Idea!

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· October 7, 2011

Did you know roughly 20 percent of your monthly electric bill is from lighting? That just doesn’t seem very bright. (We couldn’t help ourselves with the lighting jokes!) But joking aside, cutting down on your lighting bill can be very easy. As we move into Fall and daylight savings, homeowners will begin using lighting much earlier in the night….

Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

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· September 30, 2011

The oldest standing log home in the United States was built around 1638, only 20 years after the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock. The amazing thing about this cabin, besides from its age, is the fact that a large addition was built about 100 years after initial construction, with people living in the home until 1919! The purpose behind this…

How Do You Know Your Remodeler?

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· September 29, 2011

According to research, 60 percent of people will tell a lie in a 10 minute conversation. That’s a lot of lying for such a short conversation! When you are selecting a remodeler for your next renovation, it is important that you seek and hire the 40 percent of people who will be upfront and honest with your project. Not…

Childproofing Your House, Another Joy to Parenthood

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· September 26, 2011

You’ve waited nine months, read all the books and now you have this bundle of joy. You bring them home and you realize…“oh my gosh, my house has danger around every corner!” Well, there is no need to fear, new or future parents. Part of having a certified remodeler handle your next renovation project is helping you think about…

My Parents Are Moving Back In – What to do Now?

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· September 2, 2011

Between 2000 and 2007, the number of parents moving back in with their grown children has ballooned 67% to 3.6 million people. (That’s more than the population of St. Louis) And adding merit to this trend, an AARP poll of baby boomers found that 25 percent expect their parents to move in with them and are looking forward to it!…

Keeping Cool, Beyond the A/C

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· August 10, 2011

In case you haven’t noticed…it is hot out! And whether you are inside or outside, there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to hide. For most St. Louisan’s the only relief in sight is their home’s air conditioner. But every time their air conditioner kicks on, their energy bill skyrockets. With consistent 100 degree weather, paying your energy bill can…

How to Choose a Wall Color for your Theme

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· August 5, 2011

A room’s theme tells a story about you and your style. Maybe you are casual, traditional or even nautical. No matter the theme, your wall color should complement your theme choice and layout of the room. Before decorating even begins, we ask homeowners, what activity will be happening in the room? For example, if they are remodeling a bedroom,…

Home Energy Efficiency – Saving Money Before the Holidays

Fall is Here – Time for a Backyard Plan

Green Remodeling Myths – Christopher Columbus Edition

Saving Money with Lighting, Now that’s a Bright Idea!

Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

How Do You Know Your Remodeler?

Childproofing Your House, Another Joy to Parenthood

My Parents Are Moving Back In – What to do Now?

Keeping Cool, Beyond the A/C

How to Choose a Wall Color for your Theme

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