January 2007

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• 01.31.07
  Heart of the House: What’s Happening to the Kitchen
  Kitchen Remodeling (0)

  A great kitchen is more than a terrific range. It's not only granite countertops and custom cabinets. Those may be part of a great kitchen, of course, but what really make the difference between a great kitchen and a mediocre one are things that might not be seen at first glance. How's the lighting? What's the access and relationship to the rest of the house? Is there a comfortable sitdown spot? Can the kitchen accommodate two cooks at the same time? "A kitchen can make or break a home sale, especially on a new home," said Sandi Reeder, an associate broker with ...
  
  
• 01.31.07
  Economy Empowers Homeowners Who Are Remodeling
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  by Glen Haege Detroit News If a rising tide lifts all boats, what does a falling tide do? I went to hear David Seiders, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders, at the Builder's Industry Alliance of South East Michigan Economic Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 17. From the local perspective, Seiders' remarks could not be called a pep talk. In fact the only folks who thought the speech was positive were those who already had their U-Hauls loaded and were heading out of state. As far as the homeowner is concerned, all the gloom and doom was not really bad news. When it ...
  
  
• 01.21.07
  The Whole Kitchen Kaboodle: Complete Makeovers with Lavish High-End Touches Are Heating Up Remodeling
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  Exotic wood cabinets, granite countertops, custom lighting and commercial-grade appliances are just a few of the highend touches you might find in a luxury home kitchen. Some homeowners spend $100,000 or more to create their dream kitchen. Conspicuous consumption? While showing off is certainly a perk of doing a high- end kitchen, homeowners and builders say there are practical reasons for making the investment: ease-of-use and keeping pace with home values and trends. "They say kitchens and master suites are your best investment," says Jeff Speck, owner of Jade Enterprises Inc. in Albuquerque, which specializes in highend kitchen remodeling. Fact ...
  
  
• 01.07.07
  Hanging Drywall Is No Task For Novices
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  By TIM CARTER Bergen County Record DEAR TIM: I need to know how to drywall. A buddy and I plan to hang the drywall in a room addition remodel to make some extra money. It doesn't seem that complicated. What tools will we need? Will we need a drywall lift to do the ceiling? What can we do to make the job go faster? - David F., Fresno, Calif. DEAR DAVID: I recommend that you start eating massive quantities of Wheaties and Wonder Bread, followed by canned spinach chasers, so you build up your muscles and stamina. If you have never lifted and ...
  
  

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