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Mention the Rat Pack in polite (or impolite) conversation, and it won’t take long before the talk turns to Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and, of course, old Blue Eyes himself: the late, great, Frank Sinatra. Even more impressive is the fact that the Rat Pack started turning heads over 60 years ago, and they’re…

A panic room is a secure room built within a residence in which the homeowner can sequester themselves in case of danger until help arrives. More commonly referred to as “safe rooms” in the security industry, these rooms can be used to protect valuables and you and your loved ones from a variety of threats,…

It’s strange to think that once upon a time there was no “indoor living”? Yet, whether it’s hiking, camping, or just sitting outside, there has always been a draw toward the great outdoors. This fascination with outdoor living has grown to the point that many homeowners spend just as much time and money remodeling the…

The wide open space of most basements tends to intimidate homeowners who are considering a basement remodel. However, this large room can become your most valuable space-and you don’t even have to give up your storage area. Don’t think about this room as just one room. Think about erecting walls or building small rooms inside…

More than any other project, most of the cost of kitchen remodeling is bundled in the price of finished products and materials. While the cost of major appliances and their installation, especially refrigerators and oven ranges, makes this imbalance somewhat common sense, many homeowners go into a kitchen remodel without a true appreciation of how…

The “slowest” home improvements may not necessarily be the longest, as many people enter a home improvement project with preconceptions of how long a project should take. When a project does take longer than expected, frustration and impatience can set in, distracting the homeowner from the end result and overall quality of the job. Understanding…

  Bathroom remodeling is tricky because both plumbing and wiring are typically involved, hardly things you want to mix together, and it means you’ll need a plumber and an electrician as subcontractors. No two bathrooms are the same: Thus, bathroom remodeling prep steps are likely to be modified for your project, but there are also…

One of the most overlooked areas of a home is the attic. Often forgotten except to store old boxes and keepsakes, attics actually have a lot of potential when it comes to remodeling your home, creating more living space, and opening up the space you already have. Here’s some attic remodeling ideas, as well as…

For several years now, kitchens and bathrooms have been, by far, the most popular home remodeling projects. While these rooms can have a tremendous impact on the resale value of your home, it’s also important to look at recent trends to understand where home improvement is headed. Homeowners and home improvements contractors alike are just…

Are you finding that your wine collection is accumulating? Is your wine rack getting full because it only holds a few bottles? A custom wine cellar might be your solution. I know what you’re thinking: Those are only for vineyards and mansions. Not anymore. Today, home wine cellars are becoming quite common for the everyday…