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Shorewest Tips: Cabinet Painting
Worn or outdated looking cabinets can have an adverse effect on the value of a home. According to Remodeling Magazine, the only home improvement likely to return more at resale was a minor kitchen remodel. One alternative to the often …
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Four Colors to Never Paint Your Home
There are certain colors that work in the majority of homes and for the majority of palettes. These colors are typically neutral and bring a sense of care and design to your home. White and light grays have dominated the …
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Trend Watch: 2017 Kitchens
The beginning of 2017 signals out with the old and in with the new! Looking back at 2016 there were some great trends and some things we will be glad to see head out the door. Let’s check out some …
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DIY Project: Painted Laundry Tub
By Guest Blogger: Susie Thompson Instead of removing a 400 lb laundry tub because it’s gotten dirty and rusted… consider a great DIY project to make it look brand new again! This simple project will have your guests saying, “Wow!” …
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How To: Stage Your Home For Sale in Winter
Selling your home in winter offers some great advantages – a less competitive market and buyers who are serious. Buyers can overlook snow piles and barren trees, but they will not want a home that is uninviting. To make sure …
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Eight DIY Outdoor Holiday Decorations
It’s time to decorate for the holidays! Spread some holiday cheer with fun, festive outdoor decorations. Everyone loves to spruce up the inside but make sure that the first impression of your home is a spectacular one with the following …
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Getting Your Plumbing Ready for Winter
Cooler weather is coming, and those winter months can be hard on your home’s plumbing. This informational video provides key points on preventative steps you can take to avoid problems before they arise. Taking a little time now to properly …
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Six Home Trends That May Not Be Worth It
We all have seen beautiful pictures of homes perfectly set up on Pinterest and wondered to ourselves, “why doesn’t my home look like that?” The truth is, our homes don’t look like that because they are wonderfully lived in! Kids, …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Importance of Smoke Detectors in the Home With the holidays here it is important to have smoke detectors in the home that are working. Make sure to test your smoke detectors before you start your first fire in your fireplace …
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Trend Watch: Rustic Wall Décor
One of the biggest trends right now is a style called “rustic chic”. It is a design trend that shows a weathered look can be classy and updated. We’ve seen this everywhere from shiplap, headboards and picture frames to dining …
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