3740 Pinehurst Drive, Boise

by Jennifer Hernandez Inside this modest ranch-style dwelling the owner has created a very personal, stylish living space that is far from the typical gut-and-granite update you'd expect in a 30-year-old home. A casual vibe flows from the cute white front porch into the updated great room, through a large addition that doubled the home's square footage and out to a relaxed back yard. Just behind ...

Sticking to a budget? Tips for affordable and easy home upgrades

Living on a budget is the norm, rather than the exception, in the current economy. Whether youre trying to entice potential homebuyers or just want to give your living space a quick spruce up, there are ways to make a big impact in the look of your home without breaking the bank.

Sticking to a budget? Tips for affordable and easy home upgrades

(ARA) -- Living on a budget is the norm, rather than the exception, in the current economy. Whether you're trying to entice potential homebuyers or just want to give your living space a quick spruce up, here are a few tips for making a big impact in the look of your home without breaking the bank:

(700) Kitchen Expansion: Removing Wall Opens Up Space

This ’70s kitchen was in need of a major facelift. In addition to installing new cabinets, appliances, and flooring; a wall was removed to open up the living space and make the kitchen an integral part of the house. 1970s era kitchen as it appeared before remodeling. By removing the wall between the den and living room, and taking out the hanging cabinets that served to separate the kitchen, one large room of almost 800 square feet was created. Demolition Since the old kitchen cabine

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Why Bother with Basement Renovations?

For some people, basement renovations are something complicated by problems with water or because their basements are little more than dirt cellars. For homes that have the potential, however, basement renovations can greatly improve a house. Adding a room to your home is a significant expense. But renovating the basement, a space that already exists, adds more living space to your home, and raises the home's value without the same amount of expense. You can add almost any kind of room in

Cleaning Up Our Summertime Living Space

Our backyard feels like a second home lately. However, that doesn't mean we've treated it as such since it is outside. We can walk in, close the door and not have to see the mess anymore. So it's easy to let it get a little out of control. Eric and I would sometimes do a bit of cleaning while out there, but the underlying mess always remained. We are planning a family birthday party for Alex in two weeks and we're planning on everyone spending the afternoon outside. Nothing like a company's com

Selecting the Right Basement Flooring for Your Basement

by Casey Torren Working on your basement involves just a few things, which include working on the walls, basement flooring, ventilation, and cooling and heating systems. When you decide to finish your basement, some of the tasks are already accomplished. You just have to incorporate a few remodeling ideas to make your basement an area where your family and friends can spend time in. Finishing a basement is not just creating an extra living space in your room. Finishing basements also mean t

How to Transform Your Living Space With Laminate Flooring

There are many ways laminate flooring can enhance your living space. This kind of flooring is affordable, convenient and comes in many different varieties from many different manufacturers.

The New Flooring Idea Book Creating Style from the Ground Up

December 13, 2008 by Laminate & Hardwood Flooring  
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The New Flooring Idea Book Creating Style from the Ground Up




The right floor treatment can drastically improve the look and feel of a room. The New Flooring Idea Book will show readers the often-untapped design potential that well thought-out floor decor can add to a living space. This book offers practical advice on how to assess existing flooring, how to plan for change, and how to use flooring to create stylish interiors. Twenty-five floor makeovers are profiled with information on the best new flooring concepts. Each section provides in-depth information and inspiration on types of flooring, choosing flooring with style in mind, and reinvigorating, replacing, or adding pattern and color to existing flooring. By considering the floor as part of the overall decorating scheme, readers will understand that the right floor is a key element that can set the tone and atmosphere for the entire space.

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