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What Residential Drafting Services are Available for Home Remodeling?

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When you think of having your home remodeled, you may think of going to a contractor first. The truth is, a contractor can help with pre-planned ideas like home extensions, but they may not be the ideal option if you have something more in mind. If you know you want to go back to an original floor plan for a vintage home, or that you want to create an entirely new plan after a fire or natural disaster, then going to a residential drafting service may be the ideal option.…

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4 Questions To Help You Decide If A Big Dream House Is Best For You

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Big homes are alluring and impressive. They ooze with the lavishness that most people think of when talking about a dream home. However, is a big house right for you? When you are finally in a position to build your own home, should you build big or for something more ‘measured’? In this article, find the 4 questions you ought to ask yourself before building a big home. How many people will live in it?…

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Transform Your Old Wardrobe Into Stylish Shabby-Chic Storage

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Updating your wardrobes is never a bad idea.  However, this can prove an expensive option if you have multiple in the home you want to replace.  Why not consider upcycling your old wardrobe into a smart, shabby chic bedroom storage facility instead of throwing it out?  Read on to find out how to do it. What you’ll need a jig saw sand paper paint and paint brush handles/knobs screwdriver chicken wire wire cutters wooden battens strong wood glue staple gun You can find everything that you need for this project in your local DIY store.…

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Solar Trackers: Should You Buy One for Your Hot Water Heater?

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Manufacturers of solar hot water systems now offer buyers the option of acquiring a solar tracking system for domestic and commercial use. Is it necessary for you to buy such a solar tracking system for your residential solar hot water heater? This article discusses some issues that may help you to decide whether you should invest in a solar tracking hot water heating system. What Solar Tracking Is A solar tracker is a mechanism that enables the solar collectors (panels) to change their orientation during the day so that maximum energy can be collected from the sun.…

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Container Gardening: 3 Tips For Creating A Mini Orchard

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Picking apples fresh from the tree for juice, making lemon curd with your own lemons and harvesting cherries for a pie or smoothie are just a few examples of what you could do if you created a mini orchard in your garden. You don’t need lots of space and many varieties of fruit trees grow very well in containers. So here are three tips to get you started: Choose Your Trees Carefully…

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Home Builders | 3 Smart Ideas To Plan A Productive Home Office Layout When Building A New Home

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Building a new home is almost like establishing a new life for yourself, so you’ll naturally want to get everything perfect from the word go. If you’re in the market to build a new home and want to make a smart decision when integrating your home office layout into it, then follow these ideas when working with your homebuilders for the best results.   Accommodate Natural Light To Foster Greater Productivity…

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Tips On Painting External Vinyl Shutters

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Vinyl external shutters are extremely effective at keeping extreme weather out of your home, providing shade in summer and protection from storms during the winter.  Over time, vinyl shutters can lose their colour and become faded and tired-looking.  With a little time and effort, you can repaint your external vinyl shutters to smarten them up and extend their life.  Read on to find out how. What you’ll need washing-up liquid water cloths garden sprayer household bleach scrubbing brush garden hosepipe primer acrylic, latex paint paint brushes You can obtain everything you need for this project from good DIY stores.…

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Why You Should Pay More Attention to Wall Art When Designing Your Home's Interior

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Many times, people hardly pay attention to wall art until they are almost completing the interior design of their home. Such people may not know the massive benefits that may accrue when you give wall art priority during luxury home design. This article discusses some of those benefits. It Eases Colour Palette Selection One of the biggest challenges that you may face is determining the colour scheme of the interior of your home.…

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Tips for the First-Time Furniture Buyer

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Furniture is usually a big investment and one that you want to last for years. This is why it’s good to take your time to shop and think about more than just the overall appearance of furniture pieces you see in a magazine or in a store. You want the pieces to fit your home and to be comfortable, especially when you start grouping furniture and putting it together in a room.…

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How to Turn Your Bathroom into a Japanese Sanctuary

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If you’re planning a bathroom renovation and would love to add a bit of relaxation to your space, why not consider a Japanese theme? Bathing is a sacred activity in Japan that is usually done daily; it is seen as a time to not only cleanse your body but more importantly to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the bathing ritual. For ideas on how to add some Zen to your renovated bathroom, read on!…

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