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Four 2013 Home Improvement Trends to Watch

By Monica D. Higgins
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Prior to the decline in the housing market, homeowners were focused on supersizing their homes and installing over-the-top upgrades fit for shows like the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” While homeowners have not completely fallen out of love with …

A “New” Home for the Holidays

By Monica D. Higgins
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Are you feeling the pressure of having your family over for the holidays because you haven’t even started those home improvement projects you promised yourself you’d finish last year? You know, the list of projects that would make entertaining at …

Six Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

By Monica D. Higgins
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There are two types of contractors….those that want to get the job and those that want to do the job. Just because someone passes a contractor’s exam does not mean that person is a quality contractor. A contractor license says nothing …

Preparing for the Big Chill

By Monica D. Higgins
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As the weather turns cooler, our attention naturally turns to ways to keep our homes warm without breaking the bank. The best way to do so is to take a ‘wholistic’ approach when making energy efficient improvements. Instead of thinking …

Avoid a Remodeling Nightmare

By Monica D. Higgins
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I am passionate about helping others avoid becoming the next remodeling horror story.  Why? I grew up helping my parents manage and renovate distressed homes well before I knew what construction management really was.  After my father died nearly 30 …