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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Mar 22, 2018

    5 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Next Home-Improvement Project

    When remodeling, the world of permits and hiring a professional is a scary one. Melissa Irons of Irons Brothers Construction is here to walk you through the basics.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Mar 15, 2018

    How to Bring the Year of the Dog Into Your Home

    While the Chinese New Year doesn’t exactly have to do with actual dogs, we think this year might be the perfect time to consider how your home functions for your canine and what upgrades you could make to your home to help you and your dog live more harmoniously.
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    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Mar 8, 2018

    Pro Tips for Choosing New Cabinets for Your Kitchen

    Whether you’re building a new kitchen or remodeling an existing one, here are some tips to keep in mind as you start the process.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 22, 2018

    Frozen Pipes? Follow These Steps to Get Back in the Flow

    As winter slowly crawls to an end here in Seattle, it’s natural that some of us will stumble upon a frozen pipe. A frozen pipe isn’t the end of the world, but a pipe that has burst can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 18, 2018

    Roof Leaking? Winter Is a Great Time to Install a New Roof

    Scheduling a roof replacement now will not only lower the risk of damages, but will also keep you and your family dry and warm all season long.
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    • Homeowners
    • Remodel
    • Built Green
    • Build
    |   Nov 9, 2017

    Three Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Home

    In an era of “green living” and “sustainable sourcing,” it’s only natural to apply those characteristics to your home. Unfortunately, buying flooring isn’t as simple as picking out an earth-friendly dish soap. There’s more to consider and it’s often an unfamiliar territory.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Oct 5, 2017

    Design-Build Might Be the Best Method for Your Next Remodel

    There are three approaches to home remodel design: you can use design software to create your own model, hire an independent designer or architect, or use the services of a design-build remodeling firm. Let's take a closer look at each of these approaches.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Sep 21, 2017

    Is a Cluttered Closet Robbing You of Precious Hours?

    Studies have shown that the average American spends up to 45 minutes a day just looking for their stuff. What if you could save 20 of those 45 minutes per day? Twenty minutes a day adds up to 10 hours a month. That's like saving a whole day's work every month, just by being more organized.
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