Posts Tagged ‘ design ’

Crown Molding and other Architectural Details

June 18, 2010
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Crown Molding and other Architectural Details

Architectural detailing can transform a home from bland and impressive, standard to custom, average to valuable. These details are the unique design features found in older homes, or the design extras of the newer ones. Architectural detailing can be built in with the original construction of the home, take for example arched entranceways and...

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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

June 7, 2010
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From Home Workshop to Thriving Business

Small business operations of 1 -5 people are common in the home renovations industry.  A knack for fixing and handy-work is often discovered at a young age, and many will go on to apply these skills in the workforce.  In time, contractors will use their experience to “go independent”, open their own shop, or...

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Age-appropriate Home Improvements

June 5, 2010
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Age-appropriate Home Improvements

A home requires ongoing  maintenance and repair as it ages, as well as updated decor to keep with the times. Neglecting your homes needs will cause it to deteriorate and make it difficult to sell. Consult a contractor or home service expert in regards to home improvements that are necessary over the years. They...

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Famous Buildings

May 9, 2010
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Most Famous Buildings

It’s not hard to find Frank Lloyd Wright’s influence in many new homes these days, as good style is timeless, and his use of repetition, line and decoration brings elegance to even concrete boxes! If you count the number of homes and buildings bearing his influence, one could say that his work numbers not...

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