Archive for the ‘Interior Home Finishes’ Category

Perfect Wine And Wine Cellar

January 17, 2012   No Comments

  The ruby wedding anniversary is a special one. Spending 40 years together gives a couple a wonderful reason to celebrate and my parents are off celebrating their 40th with a month long trip to Europe. That gives my siblings and I just 30 days to install their anniversary gift – a built-in wine cellar. [...]

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Controlling Heating Costs

January 9, 2012   No Comments

  You always hear about the 20 something’s going to college, graduating and moving back into their parent’s home. We never thought this would happen to us but it is a reality and our son is back home. For a college graduate jobs are hard to find and if you don’t have a job you [...]

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Billiards Room Ideas

December 29, 2011   No Comments

  I don’t know about you but I’m tired of every time we try to do something as a family my children are half there. We share their time with cell phones, texting, iPods, video games, etc. The list can go on and on because they are always hooked up to something. My husband and [...]

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Stylish and Functional Kitchens

October 10, 2011   No Comments

It’s no secret that kitchens have become the “hotspot” in the home. No longer does a kitchen just include a few cabinets and a couple of boring appliances. From sleek countertops to high tech appliances that offer a multitude of function, kitchens today offer all the convenience we could ever want and a stylish backdrop [...]

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Home Remodeling Trends

March 14, 2011   3 Comments

We are in the process of moving and have recently purchased one of those cute little country home plans that is the perfect size for the two of us.  It is an older home so we want to fix some things up. Since the weather is too cold to work outside we have started on [...]

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What Is An Ultimate Kitchen?

November 19, 2010   1 Comment

When I think of “ultimate kitchens” I think of those big, professionally decorated kitchens you see in magazines – the ones that are so pristine one couldn’t possibly imagine dirtying a dish. In reality, ultimate kitchen floor plans really don’t have to be big – they just have to be functional. Functionality of the three [...]

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Dreaming of an Indoor Swimming Pool?

October 13, 2010   5 Comments

OK – let’s be honest with ourselves. There have been many times in our lives where we have dreamed of having an indoor pool at our home. No matter what the season, just to be able to walk out the door and into a beautiful pool. With all the accessories available, it is possible to [...]

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Kitchen Layouts: One-Wall Kitchens

April 20, 2010   2 Comments

The kitchen, often referred to as the heart of the home, wears a number of hats in the overall home blueprint. Kitchens serve a number of functions including family breakfast, evening meals, homework sessions and family game night. These rooms are prone to high traffic volume and have to stand the wear and tear from [...]

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Solution For An Outdated Kitchen Countertop

March 11, 2010   1 Comment

When it comes to your dream home design or dream kitchen, most likely a granite countertop would be included in the “grand” plan. However, granite countertops are not inexpensive, so deciding to update a laminate or formica style countertop might not be a part of your household budget. Thankfully, Giani Granite offers an amazing product [...]

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Kitchen Layouts: Corridor Kitchens

February 17, 2010   4 Comments

Most of us have probably experienced a kitchen space that was less than functional. Cramped spaces, minimal counter space and unorganized tools can make this busy space feel crowded in any kitchen layout. The kitchen serves a very important role in your day-to-day life – cooking, weekend craft projects, and afternoon homework sessions. It’s no [...]

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