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Another year, another series of home renovations! From spring cleaning to prepping your patio for summer, and cleaning gutters to winterization, Home Renovation Guide has been a leading source for anything and everything home renovation.
The following is a?compilation?of Home Renovation Guide?s Best of 2012: A list of our favourite blog posts from this past year. We hope that these articles were useful to you in each of the months that they were featured as well as going forward into 2013.
January: New Year, New Home
By Starcom Design/Build
Photo by Centennialplumbing.com
New year, new opportunities indicates weekly trips to the gym, carrots instead of candy and an opportunity to break bad habits. How about a resolution that goes beyond 2012 and keeps your children and home safe for years to come? This year, make it a priority to childproof your kitchen and clean beyond the countertops to keep your family happy and healthy all year long. Click here to read more.
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February: Modern Classic Kitchen Renovation
By BiglarKinyan design Partnership
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A look at a stunning kitchen remodel, which was part of a full ground level renovation. The style is modern, classic and timeless. Click here to read more.
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March: Tips for Working with a Design Professional
By MeCC Interiors
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If you?re thinking about investing in improving your home but have never before worked with a contractor, here are some things to consider?from the professional?s viewpoint. Click here to read more.
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April: The Top 5 Ways to Save Money on a DIY Project
By Daniel Nicklin
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DIY can be a great way to make repairs or improvements to your home. Not only do you avoid the expense of hiring a contractor, but nothing can match the satisfaction of knowing that you?ve created something lasting and durable with your own hands. However, even though DIY is an inexpensive alternative, costs can still add up. By following these tips, however, you can cut down on some of the major expenses. Click here to read more.
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May: Canadians Love Condos
By RateHub.ca
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Large construction cranes sitting next to towers of concrete and glass are common-place images across many of Canada?s major city centres. Recent data suggests housing starts fuelled by condo construction is surging, despite expectations they would cool in 2012. Last April, housing starts hit the second highest output on record with 244,900 starts or 18%?above?industry expectations. Click here to read more.
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June: Guideline to Renovate Home in Best Ways
By Brian Potter
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Renovating a home can be exciting and costly but starting with a solid plan and doing the homework will alleviate a lot of frustration down the line. Renovating a home starts with an idea and ends with construction, but there are a lot of important steps in between that must be followed in order for everything to run smoothly. Click here to read more.
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July: Refresh Your Deck for Summer
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After a wet spring, most of us look at our decks and see a buildup of dirt, grime and even mold and mildew stains. These are some of the toughest things to get rid of, but it may not be as hard as you think to get your deck looking clean, fresh and new in no time at all. Click here to read more.
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August: Wood Floors do not Always Come in Planks
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Wood floors are much loved by many.? For those who like to be unique, they often try to search for exotics.? However, if your preference is to source locally, exotics definitely do not fit the bill.? Is there a compromise? Click here to read more.
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September: Time for a doggie door? Here?s what you should consider
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If you?re the kind of pet guardian who?s always looking for a way to make your furry companion?s life a little sweeter, installing a doggie door might be on your list of home improvement projects. Doggie doors allow your pets to go in and out of the house independently (yes, cats can use them, too), so pets don?t have to interrupt you when they want to go outside. It sounds like an ideal scenario for both pets and owners, but there are pros and cons to installing a permanent doggie door. Click here to read more.
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October: Natural Gas Water Heaters and Carbon Monoxide
By Mr. Rooter
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Any appliance that generates carbon monoxide, including gas tankless water heaters, should be monitored by a carbon monoxide detector. These detectors set off an alarm if enough carbon monoxide is detected, and should be placed in an optimal location to catch the fumes. Click here to read more.
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November: Finding, Restoring & Finishing Period Wooden Doors
Source http://limedecorators.com/images/door1.jpg
There are a multitude of reasons why you might choose to take on the task of not just finding vintage doors but also restoring them to their former glory. Some may say there is a sense of accomplishment in taking something broken down and putting it into use again, others enjoy the challenge or simply being crafty. No matter what your reason we highly encourage the act of being resourceful and honoring age old designs that truly do add character to any home or building. Click here to read more.
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December: Drought and foundation damage: What you need to know
By Zach Buckley
This year, the United States experienced the worst drought of the past 50 years. Along with the obvious crippling?damage to crop production, other less-apparent damage may be affecting homeowners without their knowledge. Click here to read more.
Source: http://blog.homerenovationguide.com/2012/12/12/home-renovation-guide-best-of-2012/
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Great images. I liked those images.
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