More than 13,000 square feet. Three bathrooms. A family room. A massage room. A wine cellar. A six-car garage. Sounds like an impressive house, doesn’t it? Except it’s not a house. It’s a basement. In fact, that’s not even a particularly unusual… Read More
Archive for the ‘Basement remodeling’ Category
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What would you do with $50,000, a basement, and a book?
What would you do if you had: $50,000 to spend A favorite book A basement Well, if you were a superfan of the book, you might do what this guy did: blow the entire $50,000 on a basement remodeling project… Read More
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A wonderfully intoxicating use for renovated basements
There was an article recently in the Washington Post that I found quite interesting. You might have seen it. It was about a couple that moved into a brand new home in the DC area. When they moved into their… Read More
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TLC News: Giving Back to the Community
I just wanted to take a moment to share with you a little news about a very special day. The day was last Monday, July 20. I spent that day – along with 24 TLC, Inc. crew members – participating… Read More
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Hiring a Contractor for a Home Improvement Project? Going Cheap Might Be Costly
It’s an old joke that you’ve likely heard before: An astronaut strapping himself into a spaceship preparing to blast off for the stars, pauses and thinks to himself: “I’m about to trust my life to this piece of government equipment… Read More
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Just a Reminder: Don’t be Careless with Keys!
Imagine this scenario: You arrive home after a long day’s work. You’re bone-tired. All you want to do is get inside, relax and unwind. You stand at the front door and rummage around in your pockets or purse for your… Read More
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2015 Poised to be Record Breaking Year for Home Renovation Projects
Is the recession over? There are still some mixed signals, but overall, economic indicators signify that the worst is behind us. The housing market is recovering too, though a return to pre-crash levels is expected to take a while. But… Read More
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Dreaming of a Home Theater? You’ll Have Lots of Seating Options.
Home theater systems have become wildly popular. And the most popular place to install a home theater? A renovated basement, of course. That only makes sense. After all, a basement is naturally likely to offer many of the qualities desirable… Read More
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Is It Time For Your Basement To Join the 21st Century?
Are you living in an older home? I guess the answer to that question depends upon your definition of “older.” But for this discussion, let’s say that your home is really older – as in several decades old, at least…. Read More
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Three Simple Tips For Silencing Squeaky Wooden Floors
Do the wooden floors in your home squeak and creak with every step you take? While most homeowners love their wooden floors, squeaking and creaking is a common problem. If your wooden floors are ancient, it may be that they’ll… Read More