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Charlotte Inspector Reveals How To Make Your Garage Great!

July 8th, 2009 · No Comments

Because a garage door can occupy almost 30 percent of a home’s front exterior, more homeowners are paying attention to that large, square attached or next to their home. Many garages are getting an update, for both design and energy-efficiency purposes. And homeowners are finding that once a garage is more energy-efficient, there are unexpected […]

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Tags: Future Trends · Garage · Going Green · Home Improvement · Remodeling

Charlotte Inspector Tells Best Way To Remove Exterior Paint

July 8th, 2009 · No Comments

There are a few different methods for removing outdoor paint. Depending on the overall project, you’ll either want to remove all of the old paint or remove enough of it to allow a new coat of paint to adhere without the risk of chipping. If the painted surface is wood: When refinishing a wooden deck […]

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Tags: Home Improvement · House Cleaning · Maintenance · Remodeling

Disconnected Dryer Vent

March 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Do you have high moisture in your crawl space? In North Carolina it is considered high moisture if the moisture content of the floor joists or subfloor is 20% or greater. This is considererd condusive conditions for termites and for fungus. There are multiple causes and multiple fixes for high moisture in the crawl. Some […]

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Tags: Home Improvement · Home Maintenance · Preparing Your Home for the Inspection · Remodeling · Selling Your Home · Termites

Add Warmth and Value with Easy Weekend Projects

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

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Tags: Home Decorating · Home Improvement · Home Maintenance · Remodeling

From Cabinets to Countertops

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

It is the busiest room in the house and often needs the most improvement: the kitchen. A remodeled kitchen increases the value of the home and makes it more enjoyable to cook, live and dine in. However, many homeowners are left wondering how to create the culinary oasis of their dreams on a budget.

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Tags: Home Decorating · Home Improvement · Remodeling

Four Ways to Find a Contractor You Can Love

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

When it comes to sheer potential for relationship disaster, the worst in-laws in the world can

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Tags: Home Improvement · Home Maintenance · Remodeling

A Recommended Remodeling Recess

December 21st, 2007 · No Comments

Many people are planning to stay put in their own homes until the loan market steadies. Perhaps that will happen when the new proposals that will tighten up the mortgage market go through. This waiting period seems a good opportunity to improve the value of the existing home by decorating and renovating. There are still […]

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Tags: Remodeling