Category Archives: Remodeling/Renovating

Outdoor Kitchens

Posted on March 14, 2012 by WestComm

Your home is an extension of your personality and taste. If you’re constantly entertaining people at your home it makes sense to maximize your available space for entertainment. One of the most interesting ways I have seen this accomplished is … Continue reading →

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Concrete Counter Tops

Posted on March 8, 2012 by WestComm

  Are you looking for a renovation project that doesn’t include tearing down walls? Concrete counter tops are all the rage right now, and look great. This is a great video that gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your … Continue reading →

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Fireplace Addition

Posted on February 15, 2012 by WestComm

Nothing says winter like sitting around a roaring fireplace, letting your extremities thaw out after a long day outside in the cold. Unfortunately for homes that don’t already have a fireplace, it is a tricky and expensive addition. Fortunately there … Continue reading →

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Long Term Vision

Posted on February 8, 2012 by WestComm

Remodeling can be a big project, and sometimes we lose sight of our homes suitability in the long term. No matter how big or small a project you’re undertaking, it’s incredibly important to consider how design changes will affect the … Continue reading →

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Patio Evaluation

Posted on January 12, 2012 by WestComm

Looking to add living area to your home? Outdoor living spaces are increasing in popularity every year. New home construction costs around $95 a square foot, but outdoor living spaces are significantly cheaper: decks cost around $33 per square foot, … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Cabinet Redux

Posted on December 28, 2011 by WestComm

  This video is great because it illustrates the potential impact that a new cabinet design can bring to a kitchen. You don’t need to break the bank either with a whole new cabinet system, you might just need to … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Renovation Inspiration

Posted on December 14, 2011 by WestComm

  Looking for a way to make your smaller bathroom seem bigger? Here are some great tips from HGTV on how to accomplish that. Bathrooms are a great investment and are known to be one of the best ways to … Continue reading →

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Cheap Hardwood Floor Fixes

Posted on November 30, 2011 by WestComm

Hardwood floors are a great selling point for your house, not to mention they look great. During the Holidays you may have a lot more foot traffic in your home, and scratches might be unavoidable. So what can we do … Continue reading →

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Green Wood

Posted on October 5, 2011 by WestComm

New cabinets can bring a kitchen back to life and will add value to a home, both financially and in terms of livability. But when it comes to small building projects in and around the home it is important to … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Fireplaces

Posted on September 21, 2011 by WestComm

Having a great outdoor entertaining space is important when you have friends and family over to the house with some regularity. Outdoor fireplaces are a great way to entertain all year long. Having a self-contained fireplace is safer than just … Continue reading →

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