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Dream Remodeling Page 3Recently there's been a lot more emphasis on adding living space to our houses by opening up rooms to the outdoors. The most popular outdoor living ideas extend what we already have, like replacing a sliding patio door with a wall of glass. You get to enjoy outdoor living year round. With the doors …
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When you view this house from the street, you see a modern house using lots of glass and native plantings. You have no idea what's inside, from the floor plan to the lifestyle of those who live here. The only real clue, the house is located within the Lake Nona Gold & Country Club. So it …
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There's a saying that you can't tell a book by it's cover. The same idea is true for houses. You can't tell the lifestyle of a home by it's exterior. The 2017 New American Home illustrates this point perfectly. It showcases home design trends for an active lifestyle you can't imagine from the …
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Most builders now give home buyers a home energy score (HERS, Home Energy Rating System) to compete with other builders. This helps buyers project their major operating costs for heating, cooling, hot water and more. In December 2016, the Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance …
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Have you ever wondered how new products come to market? For several years I've had the opportunity to attend the biggest home show in the world at Design and Construction week. This combines the International Home Builder Show (IBS), the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) and several smaller shows. This …
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You might not realized that after many remodeling projects, your property taxes will go up. It's logical because you've increased the value of your home whether you added a room, remodeled your kitchen or removed a wall and added a fireplace. Your home is worth more and your home's assessed value is …
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