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Award-Winning, Blog, Home Improvements, Trends

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Remodeling Trends for Updating Your Home in 2022

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Bathroom Remodels, Blog, Design, Lifestyle, Trends

Spacious bathroom with a double-sink vanity, marble countertop, large mirror, modern light fixtures, chandelier, and gray tiled floor—one of the 5 Big Takeaways is the blue towels that add a fresh touch beside a small plant on the counter.

5 Big Takeaways From the 2021 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study

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Outdoor Living Space, Award-Winning, Blog, Family, Home Improvements, Trends

A modern two-story house with beige stucco walls, a balcony, and a pergola offers a stunning outdoor living space. Bright pink bougainvillea and desert plants grow in the rocky yard, all framed by a metal fence under a clear blue sky. — Award-Winning Outdoor Living Space

Fall Trends in Outdoor Home Improvements

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Blog, Contractors, Home Remodels

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Questions to Ask Your Contractor’s References

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Award-Winning, Blog, Contractors, Home Improvements

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HOW TO ENSURE A SMOOTH PROJECT

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Blog, Award-Winning, Contractors, Home Improvements, Home Remodels

A red coffee cup, a silver pen, and a napkin with the words Ask the right questions written in blue text are placed on a wooden table with blue paint marks—reminding you to choose the right contractor.

TWENTY-ONE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR

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Blog, Contractors, Home Improvements, NARI Certified

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9 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR

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Blog, Contractors, Home Improvements, NARI Certified

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THE COST OF YOUR PROJECT IS MORE THAN LABOR AND MATERIALS

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Blog, Budget, Contractors, Home Remodels

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12 Things to Watch Out For When Remodeling

Lisa

Blog, Budget, Contractors

A magnifying glass enlarges the phrase MISCONCEPTIONS on a white sheet of paper next to a pen, all placed on a wooden surface—a visual reminder to avoid three common misconceptions.

Avoid Three Common Misconceptions When Choosing Your Remodeling Contractor

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