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Newsletter Archive

September 2010
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: Remodeling a 1920's Art-Deco Condo
  Tip of the Month:  See the WSJ coverage of my "Hellstrip"
  It's all in the Details: Back-to-School Storage in a Side-Hall Colonial
August 2010
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: A Better Hall Bath
  Tip of the Month:  Another Convert From White Walls
  It's all in the Details: Curb Appeal - A 2 Week Make-Over
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Hot Water Heaters
June 2010
  FEATURES:
  7 Tips for a Backyard Getaway
  Living Outdoors in Mosquito Weather
  4 Rules for a Spectacular Garden
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Thinking About Ceiling Color
April 2010
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "Stylist Bedroom Storage"
  Tip of the Month: "5 Myths About White Walls"
  It's all in the Details:  "Remodeling a Modest 1933 Colonial"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Creating Privacy for a Home Office With Arched Doorway
March 2010
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "Making a Tiny Bath Work"
  Tip of the Month: "Window Film: Attractive Low-Cost Privacy"
  It's all in the Details:  "Refreshing a Builder-Grade Bath"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Tips for Planning Your Own Kitchen Remodel
February 2010
  FEATURES:
 
Bathroom Sinks
6 Tips for Kitchen Remodeling
Return on Remodeling Investments: 2005 vs. 2009
Cutting Kitchen Remodel Costs
January 2010
  FEATURES:
  3 Articles on Kitchen Lighting
  Purchasing & Using Fluorescent Lighting
December 2009
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "Basement Bath & Laundry"
  Tip of the Month: "Comparing Estimates"
  It's all in the Details:  "Approaches to Opening Up a 1950''s Ranch"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Existing Housing Stock Vs. McMansions
November 2009
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "Master Suite: Ordinary to Extraordinary"
  Tip of the Month: "Decorating with Family Photos"
  It's all in the Details:  "Expanding a Galley Kitchen - Case Study"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: What's it Cost to Remodel a Kitchen
August 2009
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "Creating a Roomy Master Bath"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Extended Service to Clients
July 2009
  FEATURES:
  Project of the Month: "A Modern Kitchen in a 1950's Split-Level"
  Tip of the Month: "Rules For Remodeling Within the Existing Footprint"
  It's all in the Details:  "A Sense of Place"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Using Traditional Furnishings in a Modern Home
June 2009
  FEATURES:  The Cost Issue
  Project of the Month: "An Idyllic Backyard Retreat"
  Tip of the Month: "8 Ways To Control Kitchen Remodeling Costs"
  It's all in the Details:  "Cost Drivers in a Basement Rehab"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: 3 Price Drivers in Residential Remodeling
May 2009
  FEATURES:
  Issue of the Month: "What To Do With a Tiny Kitchen"
  Tip of the Month: "Fireplace Upgrades - Dramatic Changes with Small Investments"
  It's all in the Details:  "Using Color To Accentuate Design"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Using Design to Solve Problems
April 2009
  FEATURES:
  House of the Month: "A Modern Remodeled Hall Bath"
  Tip of the Month: "Darken Your Entry to Open Up Your Home"
  It's all in the Details:  "A Low-Cost Kitchen Remodel"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Dealing with Water Damage
March 2009
  FEATURES:
  House of the Month: "Carving Out A Master Bath"
  Tip of the Month: "Easy, Inexpensive Window Treatments"
  It's all in the Details:  "Blending Classic With Modern"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: The Value of a Whole-House Vision Before Remodeling
February 2009
  FEATURES:
  House of the Month: "Remodel: 1920's Tudor Revival"
  Tip of the Month: "A Coat (or two) of Paint"
  It's all in the Details:  "The Importance of Rhythm"
  Let's Talk Remodeling: Homeowner Getting Permits
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