If you’re stretched for space, don’t overlook an unfinished basement. Basement remodeling is a good way to maximize your interior space and create a home office, kids’ playroom, wine cellar or….anything you want.
As you peruse the space, think about what your biggest needs are? Do the teenagers need a place to hang out and watch movies? Do you want a quiet craft room? Whatever it is can be accomplished with the right plan and right contractor.
The first major thing you need is head room. If you are lucky enough to have a tall basement or can move some pipes around to get a 7-foot clearance, then almost any other issue can be solved. This might mean the basement remodeling is just done in one part of the basement. (Check your municipality for code requirement in this area). read more »
Replacement windows. They are a tricky home improvement project. That’s because there are so many of them in your house. If you count, you might come up with 20, 30 …even 50 windows. The thoughts of buying 20 replacement windows seems daunting, but you have to look long-term.
The reality is that windows play an important part in the style of your house – and also the comfort you feel while inside. Ask anyone with leaking windows and you’ll hear it – “I want new windows!” Definitely an important home improvement project for them!
Replacement Window Performance
If you’re debating whether to buy replacement windows, look at their performance. What kind of shape are they in? Are they solid wood with nice trim? In that case, it might be worth adding a few shims to block air leakage. Then, restain or paint them and calling it a day.
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Philadelphia, PA, March 13, 2008 – All Around the Home, a website where homeowners can find contractors serving their area in the home improvement specialty they are looking for, has expanded into Philadelphia.
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Los Angeles, CA, February 21, 2008—Online home improvement contractor service All Around the Home has announced its continued expansion throughout California. Finding the right contractor for a particular home improvement project can be quite difficult, but with many online contractor referral services now servicing California, decisions have started to get easier.
Before there were online directories of contractors, people would pull the heavy phonebook out of the top shelf and then riffle through it trying to find exactly what word to look under. Is it home improvement? Contractor? Remodeling? Construction? They finally find it; great? Great, only now there are only 200 “experts” from San Diego to Los Angeles. This is just one of the reasons more and more Californians have taken their searches for home improvement contractors online.
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New York, NY, February 15, 2008–Whether you’re a Yankees or a Mets fan, the next best thing is here for all of your New York home improvement projects. Online contractor referral service All Around the Home – http://www.allaroundthehome.com – has set their sights on a large expansion in New York and surrounding areas.
When most of us decide we are going to start a new home improvement project, like bathroom or kitchen remodeling for example, we pick up our heavy phone book and flip through the pages calling each and every contractor. Besides being time-consuming, how can you really be sure you’ve chosen a professional who will do the job right?
All Around the Home (AATH) answers this question with authority. That’s because they are a leading authority when it comes to finding just the remodeling, renovation and read more »
Dallas, TX, February 8, 2008 – All Around the Home, a website where visitors can find home improvement contractors in locations around the United States, has expanded into Dallas, TX. Now, Dallas residents can find a home improvement contractor for their home improvement needs like bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, and window and door installation.
“With the Dallas Fort Worth area being one of the most highly populated in the U.S., we felt it was key to provide residents with our easy-to-use contractor referral services,” states All Around the Home co-owner Ryan Corey.
To find a contractor in Dallas, visit http://www.allaroundthehome.com/tx/dallas/. Select your service area, and then fill out the contact form to receive up to four free estimates from read more »
Washington, DC, January 31, 2008 — Home Direct LLC is making itself more reachable to customers by joining All Around the Home, a profile website for some of the most trusted contractors across the U.S. Focusing on window and door installation and replacement, Home Direct serves Maryland homeowners in Montgomery, Prince George’s, Howard, and Frederick counties.
For homeowners looking to reduce energy bills up to 15%, want windows that insulate the house from cold winter temperatures, or who are simply environmentally-conscious consumers, Home Direct offers Energy Star products.
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Washington, DC, January 23, 2008 — With snow in the forecast and temperatures below freezing it’s tough for most of us to think about home improvement in the spring, but some smart Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC residents are, since setting up appointments now can assure you receive the exact dates you’re looking for.
Peace of mind is something most of us won’t put a price tag on, and being sure you’ve chosen the absolute best contractor for your home improvement job is a big part of that. With a rainy spring and inevitably hot, sticky summer on the way, making sure your home’s roof and windows are in top shape will save you problems and hassles later on this year. That’s why Marylanders have been using online contractor referral services to find the D.C. Metro area’s finest roofers and window and door installers.
One service that seems to be quite a hit, not only in the Mid-Atlantic but with homeowners nationwide, is All Around the Home. This unique web-based contractor referral service proudly screens roofing, window and door and read more »
Baltimore, MD, January 21, 2008 — All Around the Home, a leading home improvement contractor referral service, and Fix the Home, a website where homeowners can get tips on the work involved with various home improvement projects have announced their list of four points for homeowners to consider when remodeling their basements.
The two home improvement websites agree that homeowners who want to get the most value for their money when remodeling their basements should consider:
- Proper use of space
- Many types of basement remodeling projects exist. Whether you are putting in a home gym, game room, in-law suite, or home office, your remodeling needs will be different.
- Costs
- Whether you plan to tackle the project yourself or hire someone else for help with part or all of the work, be sure to compare quotes from multiple contractors.
- Resell value
- Length of time in the home
Read the entire article at http://blog.allaroundthehome.com/2008/01/21/basement-remodeling/.
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Dallas, TX, January 7, 2008–The big news has been brewing for quite some time, but now it’s finally a reality. Newly expanded Lead Storm Media (http://www.leadstormmedia.com/) announced today that two of its best performing web properties will be expanding their grasp in two new metropolitan markets. All Around the Home and Fix the Home will be focusing their attention on reaching every homeowner in both the Chicago and Dallas / Ft. Worth areas. This new expansion is sure to be welcomed by residents of both metro areas.
All Around the Home (AATH) is a leader in nationwide, large scale home improvement lead generation. The site allows visitors to view information on contractors in their area for any kind of project they have envisioned for their home. Visitors also have the option of receiving estimates from multiple contractors near them for services like bathroom remodeling, siding replacement, window installation, home additions and anything in between. With their new expansion into Dallas and Chicagoland, AATH is read more »