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Retile or Reface?

With a limited bathroom budget, homeowners try to get the most out of their design dollars. Instead of a complete remodel, they're considering bathtub liners and inserts. ... 13 votes

What a Homeowner Should Know Before Ever Calling a...

If you are like me, making an initial call to a professional is an intimidating task. Take, for example, a hypothetical conversation I might have with an IRS auditor:ME: “Hi... 11 votes

Advice from an Expert: Acting As Your Own General ...

At the Home Owners Club (HOC), we help our members find qualified contractors for a wide variety of home-improvement projects. Typically, when our members call, they're in... 9 votes

A Chef's Kitchen Goes Modern

"Being a cook, I needed the kitchen to be functional as well as contemporary, so maximizing counterspace and placement of appliances was crucial to the success of the fin... 7 votes

Trends in Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchens today are not what they once were. Kitchens used to be rooms in which to merely cook and prepare meals for friends and family. Today, kitchens are a gathering place a... 4 votes

When does a project require an architect vs. just ...

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Outdoor Entertaining

Remodeling your landscape can be the perfect solution for homeowners who enjoy entertaining and long for an expanded space where their parties can overflow during the sunny mo... 3 votes

Top Ten Misconceptions about Solar Hot Water

The Top Ten Misconceptions about Solar Hot Water Systems in Western Washington and the Truths that Pave the Road to Energy Independence 3 votes

Tips For Remodeling Your Home

Your home is not only a place where you should feel comfortable and secure, but your home should be a reflection of you...of your life. So, as your life or your tastes chang... 3 votes

Retile or Reface?

With a limited bathroom budget, homeowners try to get the most out of their design dollars. Instead of a complete remodel, they're considering bathtub liners and inserts. ... 13 votes

Remodel With WaterSense

Americans take water for granted. We think our water is abundant, constantly replenished and ever flowing, but it's not that simple.  read more » 2 votes

Fancy Faucets for Your Kitchen

These days, kitchen faucets are manufactured in three basic styles. Find out the differences and benefits of each one. 2 votes