Remodeling

10 Green Building Questions To Ask Your Contractor

Earth911 | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Eco-Building, Contractors, Video, Green House, Green-Living, Rebuilding, Green Building, Green Contractors, Construction, Green Living, Sustainable Building, Eco-Construction, Remodeling, Green News

From Earth911's Alexis Petru: Planning a home improvement project this spring? Whether you’re simply painting a room or undertaking an entire...

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Abandoned Stable Now Water-independent, Off-grid, Family Dream Home (VIDEO)

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 04.01.2012

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Kirsten Dirksen

High on a hill and far from city water or an electrical grid, the crumbling cow shed was far from the conventional image of luxury estate.

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What Really Mattered in Real Estate: Week of October 17-21, 2011

Jed Kolko | Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: Housing Starts, Multifamily-Homes, Housing Market, Housing, Home Remodel, Construction, Real Estate, Remodeling, Business News
Jed Kolko

Up this week are two areas of housing investment -- new multi-family construction and remodeling -- and a look at how people's attitudes about housing are affected by personal experience.

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McDonald's To Look Like Starbucks

Posted 07.09.2011

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McDonald's is taking a cue from Starbucks and upgrading the look and feel of its stores, reports USA Today. The fast food giant has invested over $1 b...

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Fabulous DIY: Spray Paint Your Furniture!

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Decorating, Furniture, Interior Decorating, Spray-Paint, Courtney Cachet, Design TV, Diy, Home Decor, Green Living, Interior Design, Home Design, Remodeling, Style News
Courtney Cachet

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Hot in 2011: Media Rooms

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Apple Iphone, Apple Ipad, MTV Cribs, iPad Apps, Media Room, Courtney Cachet, Stephen Fanuka, Luxury Homes, High End Remodeling, Celebrity Style, Decorating Tips, NBC LXTV, Remodeling, Nbc, Style News
Courtney Cachet

Nowadays, anyone with an iPhone or an iPad can have a full blown "smart home." But are people really creating media rooms in their homes? Or is this all just buzz?

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Maximize Your Small Kitchen

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011

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Courtney Cachet

So while I love having a sitting room and a Persian rug in my kitchen today, a small kitchen is equally as fabulous if you know how to maximize the space.

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What the F*ck Is a Man Cave? Part Deux

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011

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Courtney Cachet

Jason Cameron informed me of the Man Cave decor basics. They always use earth tones, although I don't think they use that term. They are partial to steel, chrome, rock, stone and granite.

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What the F*ck Is a Man Cave?

Courtney Cachet | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Cigars, Courtney Cachet, Poker, Design, Sonos, Interior Design, Mancave, Remodeling, Father's Day Gifts, Father's Day, Tech Gifts, Style News
Courtney Cachet

A Man Cave is a private room/space/area for a man where he can have all his gadgets and toys and things are all his. Apparently, it's a really big deal.

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Future-Proof Your Home: 5 Tips For Greener Remodeling

wsj.com | GWENDOLYN BOUNDS | Posted 05.25.2011

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Here are five remodeling "future-proofing" tips experts recommend. Before you... 1. . . . Tear down sheetrock or take off siding. Figure out where yo...

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