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In This Issue
Green Living: an efficient equation for today’s homeowners
Across the nation, both building professionals and consumers are embracing the idea of sustainable building practices. Green building brings together a vast array of practices and techniques to reduce and ultimately eliminate the impacts of buildings on the environment and human health. It often emphasizes taking advantage of renewable resources, such as…
Four easy ways to warm up your home decor
Color has an enormous effect on mood and it greatly influences the atmosphere of a room. Neutral and white walls can feel stark and cold during the winter months, so consider warming them up with rich hues like those found in…
Prepare now for a dream summer outdoor living space
Beat the winter blues by taking the first steps to create a summer backyard oasis. By preparing now, you’ll be ready to install – and enjoy – a dream deck once warmer weather arrives.The outdoor living experts at Trex recommend checking these outdoor projects off your “to-do” list early in the year. Create a distinctive design – Start thinking about the style, shape and color scheme of…
First Time Home Buyers: The Housing Market’s Key Players
First-time homebuyers, more than any other demographic, stand to benefit the most in today’s real estate market. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by Move.com reveals that 23 percent of adults plan to purchase a home in the next five years and that more than half of them (53.5 percent) will be first-time homebuyers.Consider that every time a renter buys a home, they make possible a chain reaction of…
Show your kitchen some love with a new countertop secret
Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation). Gail Turner, a top real estate agent in Chicago, agrees that, “While there’s nothing functionally wrong with laminate, it’s not what buyers are looking for. Her advice is to install granite countertops in your kitchen and bath if you really want to sell your home in this economy. So if you are looking for the beauty of granite without the price tag, consider…
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