Design

A large two-story house with brown siding and a stone facade, featuring a two-car garage with wooden doors, two wooden front doors with glass panels above them, and neatly landscaped surroundings including a tree and flower pots. Recently completed exterior renovations have made this Madison, WI home even more inviting.

It’s time to think about a remodel.

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Remodeling and lumber costs seem to go hand in hand and for good reason.  You can’t build anything without using all kinds of lumber and that includes plywood.  If you’re building a foundation the rising costs of cement has increased construction costs over ten percent.Navigate to https://www.aaafoundationservice.com/houston-foundation-inspection/ for everything about foundation services. Electrical costs have

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A lush backyard patio in Madison, WI, features cushioned wooden chairs around a stone fire pit in the foreground. In the background, a dining table with an umbrella is surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery. The serene scene showcases exterior renovations with a large yard and trees beyond.

Pandemic projects

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During the Covid-19 pandemic everyone has had to adjust to a new way of living over the past year and it seems like this is going to drag out into next year as well.  I did some research and discovered that one of the most pleasing home improvements happening during the past year was gardening

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A charming, small house in Madison, WI with gray siding and white trim features a wooden front door with large glass panels and a sloped roof. The exterior renovations also include a paved walkway and a potted plant by the entrance.

Accessory Dwelling Unit

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I’m a fan of many home improvement and style magazines and one of my favorite magazines is Dwell. On the cover of Dwell was the latest trend of accessory dwelling units being built in backyards of larger homes. I poured over the article looking for a reason as to what this new trend was because

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A cozy reading nook in Madison, WI, featuring tall wooden bookshelves filled with books, a ladder on the left, a window with greenery outside from recent exterior renovations, an antique table lamp with a stained glass shade, a leather armchair with a blue pillow, and a small round wooden side table.

Home libraries

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As I get older I feel like I have become a little set in my ways. This isn’t a bad thing. It’s a good thing. I love the finer things in life and have found a balance between work and my private life that seems to be in harmony. I no longer care about the

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A wooden deck with metal cable railing overlooks a lush green yard in Madison, WI. The deck features a set of stairs with the same railing design and metal fixtures. Outdoor furniture is visible on the deck, and tall trees provide a scenic backdrop, showcasing recent exterior renovations.

Deck railings

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If the view off your back deck has a beautiful view then adding a railing becomes a challenge for design, functionality, and beauty. A three-headed monster of time consumption and thought now has to go into a needed functionality that is code-driven and expensive.

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