When Matt Grocoff and his wife, Kelly, bought their 110-year-old Victorian home four years ago, it came complete with asbestos, lead paint, a half-century-old furnace and no insulation. The month before they turned on a newly installed geothermal energy system in January 2007, their monthly utility bill was $350, Grocoff ...
Don't miss the 2010 NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes this weekend, Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16, from noon to 6 p.m. Eleven homes will be on display, providing an opportunity to see some of this area's most innovative home remodeling ideas. Tickets are $10, and are valid for ...
This weekend, building enthusiasts and homeowners looking for ideas are invited to tour 11 recently remodeled homes in the NARI remodeler's tour, open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
New Environmental Protection Agency rules that tighten the reins on contractors working with lead paint in older houses could create an uneven playing field at a time when remodelers are already hustling for jobs. For homeowners, it will likely mean paying higher prices if they want to hire a contractor ...
This article continues our sneak preview of the NARI's seventh annual Tour of Remodeled Homes, May 15 and 16. Tons of information is available on the NARI Web site, including a map of locations. Watch this column over the next few weeks to learn more about other innovative remodeling projects ...
Having grown up on a farm, I'm no stranger to tools or doing my own repair work around the house. I’ve replaced the heat element in my dryer, shingled the patio roof on my house two years ago, and recently replaced a ceiling fan. Even though I consider myself quite ...
It's a pretty simple idea that has been around for a while, but may be a lot more appealing to cash-strapped home buyers looking for bargains: A government-backed program in which repairs and even wholesale rebuilding are folded into the mortgage. The Federal Housing Authority has been offering the 203(k) ...
This weekend, homeowners can get advice from more than 200 professionals in building and remodeling at the 20th Annual Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show. Hosted by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, the event will take place March 19 - 21 at the Washtenaw County Farm Council ...
Thinking of getting some home improvements or repairs done this season? Whether it’s re-doing window or door trim, electrical improvements or a larger project, there are hidden dangers and health risks to watch out for. Lead exposure is one of the most common, and new regulations are going into ...
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