Top Trends In Bathroom Design

(ARA) - Americans find themselves cocooning in their homes and dreaming of a nice, warm, relaxing retreat.
One way to "get away," and at the same time enhance a home's value is to turn the bathroom into an in-home retreat. In fact, making the bathroom a place of retreat is one of today's most popular home remodeling projects, according to Homestore.com, as homeowners look for relief from hectic lifestyles and choose to spend more time at home.


Read more at: http://www.abathroomguide.com/remodeling-guide/top-trends-in-bathroom-design/

Basement Remodeling Ideas

8 Steps To Create The Ultimate Basement Home Office

by Lloyd Burrell

Basements are generally the most underutilized and cluttered places in a home, yet hold the most promise for a working, thriving office space. Properly treated, the basement can be transformed into a room of light, warmth and productivity with less effort than most may surmise. Below are eight easy steps to creating the ultimate home office basement.

To read the rest of the story, follow this link; http://www.letsrenovate.com/

The Holiday Kitchen

If hosting the whole family on the holidays makes your sanity go down the drain with the leftover gravy, follow these foolproof tips on getting your home in tip-top shape for a happy and stress-free Turkey Day.

Read the full story lot's of  great info: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/thanksgiving

The Top 15 Deals of Black Friday 2010!

With Black Friday Ads in for most major stores, including Walmart, Bestbuy, Target, Sears and Kmart, the time has come to pass ultimate judgement.  As expected, many of these are “limited quantity” doorbuster deals so please rely on the fine print and details in each specific ad.

Link: http://www.blackfriday2010.com/?TID=11114444black%20friday%2020104444&gclid=CLSTgZXusKUCFRBL2godHQUEbA

Weather Station Willis

Check this out, local Nashville weather without all the advertisement's.

Link: http://www.weatherstationwillis.com/

Kid Rock Born Free

We love Kid Rock check out his new album Born Free just released it's awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!


Link:http://www.kidrock.com/album/born-free/

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enhance your kitchen

The holidays are just a few months away. Now would be a good time to redesign your kitchen for the holiday entertaining that you so much enjoy.
Think about the added space, serving area and preparation area that would make your kitchen a charm.

Read more: http://www.letsrenovate.com/content-Ad04.html

Tips for Sellers

Pick the right improvements. You might want to update your kitchen or a bathroom for your own comfort, but don’t expect to recoup the project’s whole cost when you sell your home. In today’s market, you might get the best return if you spruce up the outside of your home by adding a wood deck, energy-efficient windows, or new siding, according to a nationwide survey of real-estate professionals conducted last year by Remodeling magazine. (For more, see “Remodeling projects”.)
To read this article in its entirety follow this link;http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/real-estate/real-estate/tips-for-sellers/real-estate-tips-for-sellers.htm

Easy Addition

Besides helping you to relax, saunas can promote overall health by eliminating toxins in the body. With the latest products, you don't need to visit a spa to get these benefits; it is easier than ever to install one in your home. Choose a generator that can be installed into an existing shower, or go the extra step, and purchase a full unit, often equipped with extras like aromatherapy and chromatherapy.

Read the full story:http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20177312,00.html

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Avoid Confusion - Get it in Writing

A written contract, spelling out all the details, should always be used, even on small projects. Avoid contractors who refuse to put it in writing. Keep in mind, any promises that the contractor makes will be difficult to enforce unless they are in writing.
The contract should contain the full name, street address and phone number of the contractor as well as the home owner. It should also have an agreed upon price, complete description of the work to be done, and materials (grades and type) to be used, the starting and completion dates, clean up after the work is finished and the payment schedule.

• Never sign a contract with blanks to be filled in later. 
• Never pay a remodeler or contractor the entire cost of the work up front. On remodeling projects, never pay more than one-third down. 
• Never release the final payment until the project is completed according to the contract. You should also have proof that all suppliers, employees and subcontractors have been paid by the contractor. 

Remember that changes cost money, especially if you decide to make changes after the work begins. To avoid misunderstandings, make sure that your agreement with the contractor, concerning both the changes and costs, are put in writing and added to the original contract. Even if you follow these guidelines, problems may arise. Take time to talk with your contractor about your project and try to work out any disagreements.

Link: http://tn.gov/commerce/boards/contractors/index.shtml

National Veterans Day Ceremony

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
The Veterans Day National Committee also selects a number of regional sites for Veterans Day observances throughout the country. From stirring parades and ceremonies to military exhibits and tributes to distinguished veterans, these events serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances.

Web site link: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/

Remodeling

Why are seven of the top 10 value-yielding projects of the 33 projects ranked by Realtors in this year’s Cost vs. Value Report exterior projects?
Lots of reasons, the first of them being cost. In an economy where frugal is the word, each of the exterior projects comes in at less than $15,000. The project with the greatest return — a mid-price–point entry door — costs less than $1,200.

Read the full story: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/remodeling-market-data/curb-appeal-is-king.aspx

YOUR GATEWAY TO INFORMATION ON HOW TO CHOOSE ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS

Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) members have made a commitment to manufacture and promote energy-efficient windows. This site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Take a look to learn more!

Web link to site:http://www.efficientwindows.org/

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bathroom design galleries

 

Upgrading your bathroom can be an affordable way to improve the resale value of your home. You’ll find the latest in bathroom styles to provide inspiration for your next remodeling project. Creating a spa bathroom pays dividends in daily luxury and relaxation while adding an attractive selling feature to your home.

Read the full story:http://www.abathroomguide.com/design-gallery/

Black Friday Deal Predictions - BBB News Center

Black Friday Deal Predictions - BBB News Center: "With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about Black Friday. The day-after-Thanksgiving event is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with stores dramatically reducing prices of merchandise in hopes of staying in the black for the holiday season. In light of the economic downturn, what kinds of deals will we see this year? PCWorld offers some predictions.

Deals probably won’t be as good as two years ago, and analysts believe stores will wait until the very last minute to dramatically markdown items. This means we may not see the best sales on Black Friday or Cyber Monday (the Monday after Thanksgiving).

This holiday season, shoppers can look forward to many deals on electronic items. Analysts believe HDTVs will remain a big ticket item this year. Shoppers are more likely to find bigger deals on larger models. If you’re buying a tv, you might as well buy a Blu-ray player to go with it; expect to score deals on these as well. Experts believe netbooks will not be as popular this year, but e-reader sales are likely to figure heavily in the Black Friday landscape, as well as smartphones.

PCWorld points out that most of the deals found in stores can also be found online. Skip the doorbuster madness, and shop from the comfort of your own home while you munch on Thanksgiving leftovers.

To read the full article, visit http://www.pcworld.com/article/209795/earlybird_black_friday_predictions.html?tk=hp_fv"

Remodelers

For many remodelers, it has been some time since they have thought about challenges from the standpoint of business growth. Yet, there are remodelers in different regions of the country that are already in economic recovery. Although for most their sales are not what they were a few years ago, their volume is substantially better compared to a year ago.
As recovery occurs sporadically across our country, many are experiencing a roller coaster ride of ups and downs. The fortunate are having a more stable and consistent recovery, while others are still waiting to see any signs. No matter which group you are part of, we all need to capitalize on the lessons learned the last couple of years.

Read the full story http://www.dreammaker-remodel.com/

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter

As the dog days of summer usher in autumn, I begrudgingly face the reality that it’s time to buckle down and handle a few important chores around the house. These are the kinds of tasks that aren’t particularly rewarding now but, on a cold, wind-swept winter night, let me sleep a little better knowing they’ve been done. Read the full artical http://www.hometips.com/diy-how-to/winter-home-preparation.html

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