Nine tips for the perfect kitchen remodel

September 9, 2010 by ramidi · Comment
Filed under: Green Living, Kitchen, Kitchen Remodeling 

11393_b32_rgb(ARA) - For many Americans, remodeling their kitchens tops the list of home improvement projects - and for several good reasons. Not only is the kitchen the heart of many homes - the center of family activity and home entertaining - but remodeling your kitchen is typically one of the smartest investments, often generating a payback of 80 to 90 percent on the cost of remodel at the time of resale.

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Solar Roof Tiles - Going Green and Saving Thousands

The price of utilities has drastically increased over the last decade and will continue to rise in the foreseeable future as many sources are becoming scarce.    Electricity is something that everyone uses, and we are willing to spend ridiculous amounts each month to use it.  Homeowners who are looking to reduce cost need to address the problem with electricity.   One approach in reducing your electric bill is by using renewable energy through installing solar roof tiles.

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Weekend home upgrades: fast, affordable fix-ups

(ARA) - With today’s falling home prices, one family’s well-worn dwelling can quickly become another’s dream “starter” home. Interest rates are at historic lows, meaning buyers can get more house than they could a year ago for the same monthly mortgage payment, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

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A bright idea for green remodeling: venting skylights

(ARA) - As green building and remodeling practices become standard procedure, the use of more natural light and passive ventilation is here to stay.

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A Great Garage Door: the Lipstick on Your Home’s Facade

(ARA) – Smaller is apparently better in the minds of many homebuyers looking for the right deal in the prolonged decline of the housing market.

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The Good News: Bath Remodels Remain Tops for ROI and Enjoyment

(ARA) – National foreclosure statistics can be downright frightening – until you realize that despite record increases in foreclosure rates, the majority of American homeowners are still making their mortgage payments.

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Top 5 Ways to Save Water at Home

(ARA) – Less than 3 percent of the Earth’s water is fresh water and much of that is inaccessible to people. Additionally, at least 36 states anticipate experiencing water shortages by 2013, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So, if you could easily save water and save money at the same time, why wouldn’t you?

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Solar Heating Systems Can Save Money and Pay Off Big

(ARA) - Green-minded homeowners can continue to turn to the sky for help in coping with rising energy costs for years to come thanks to an extension of the solar tax credit program by Congress.

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‘Green’ Equals Green with Ceramic Tile

(ARA) – For homeowners, good news has been hard to come by in this bleak economy. So it may come as a happy surprise to many to learn that the two most compelling trends in home remodeling and maintenance — pinching pennies and going “green” — are quite compatible with each other.

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Easy Tips for an Eco-kind, Budget-friendly Home

(ARA) - Going green is one trend that continues to grow, helping to keep our environment healthy. And in a tough economy, taking eco-friendly steps at home can also be a way to save some money. If you are interested in being more energy efficient and want to reduce waste at your house, you’ll be happy to know it’s easier than you think.

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