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  • Remodel
    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 28, 2019

    Taking on a Major Remodel

    If you have a whole-house renovation on the horizon, there are tips you can follow to make it as quick and painless as possible.
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  • Bathroom Photo Cindy Apple Photography for Model Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 3, 2019

    Why Heated Floors Are Worth the Hype

    If cold floors keep you on your toes, heating them up is an affordable solution.
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  • Luggage on the floor
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Dec 6, 2018

    Prep Your Home for Holiday Travel

    If you’re heading out this winter, follow these tips to keep your house safe.
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  • Your home is likely your biggest investment, so any renovations should be taken very seriously. (Courtesy Nip Tuck Remodeling)
    • Councils
    • Remodelers Council
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Nov 1, 2018

    Remodeling Dos and Don’ts

    You’ve made the decision to turn your dream home into a reality. Congratulations. Here’s what you need to know: basic dos and don’ts, with don’ts placed first because, like your remodel, we want you to end on a good note.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 27, 2018

    Is ‘Visitability’ Included in Your Home Remodel Goals?

    Articulating a clear goal and vision for your home space will help clarify what you want to get from your remodel project when it’s time to talk with design and construction firms.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 19, 2018

    6 Ways to Prep for the Change of Seasons

    Pick this weekend or next to perform basic outdoor maintenance like smoothing driveway cracks and cleaning out the gutters.
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  • Paint roller
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Aug 2, 2018

    Seven Secrets to Choosing the Right Color

    Don’t suffer from DIY painter’s remorse—choose the right colors the first time around.
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  • Bathroom mirror
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Jul 12, 2018

    Decorating Your Home With Mirrors

    Nothing increases the appearance of size in your home like a mirror. Big or small, mirrors effectively double light and volume, increasing brightness and giving us a pleasant sense of openness.
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