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Tips for Installing the Perfect Kitchen Backsplash

Say Hello to a New Kitchen Backsplash

Frame the Heart of Your Home with Style The kitchen backsplash evolved from necessity, as a way to protect walls from damage. Over the course of time the backsplash has become so much more: a way to personalize a space that is the heart of the home and provide a seamless transition from countertop to wall. A kitchen without a backsplash is like a picture…

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Open Concept Bathroom Ideas

At one time, upgrading your bathroom to allow for ultimate accessibility might have meant the installation of a new door. Today, many homeowners are simply doing away with the walls and doors altogether to create an open, airy bathroom space during their bathroom remodeling.

These open concept bathroom spaces are steadily gaining popularity with contemporary homeowners who would like to maximize…

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General Contracting vs Project Management

Remodeling or restoring your own home has become a popular choice with the rising costs of housing. It offers increased equity and ultimate control over a project. There are a couple of ways an individual can remodel or renovate their home: using a General Contractor or a Project Manager. What are the differences between these two options? To answer this question, we must look at what each offers.

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Bathroom Remodeling for Accessible Living

As more and more people choose to age at home, there is an increased demand for bathrooms for the disabled and those with limited mobility. At Flooring Masters & Professional Remodelers, we have a few suggestions on bathroom remodeling for accessible living.

The Handicapped Bathroom – Before the Remodel

There are many things to consider when starting accessible bathroom remodels. One of the most…

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#accessibility #accessible bathroom #accessible living #ADA #Bathroom Remodel #Home Improvements

Ideas for Finishing Your Basement

Thinking About Finishing Your Basement?

Creating the Room You Want Out of the Basement You Have

If you are looking to expand your living space without moving, finishing your basement is an excellent idea. To get your basement renovation started, you need to first evaluate your basement for its moisture levels, ceiling height and overall stability. Once you know what you are working with, you need…

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9 Requirements of a Quality Tile Installer

A skilled tile installer – particularly a Certified Tile Installer (CTI) – will:

Use the correct methods and materials for installing tile products.

Use premium bonding materials.

Carefully control site conditions.

Ensure that the installation will be on a flat surface.

Ensure that the installation surface is rigid.

Know to use a crack isolation membrane when necessary.

Pay attention to industry…

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#Ceramic Tile #Home Improvements #Natural Stone Tile #Porcelain Tile #Tile #Travertine Tile

DIY vs. Professional: 3 Questions to Ask Before Any Project

Changing out the leaky faucets in your master bathroom doesn’t look so hard. After a couple of hours watching tutorials on YouTube and a trip to the hardware store, you are feeling pretty confident about this do-it-yourself project. However, once you get started, you quickly realize that the faucets aren’t the only improvement needed in the bathroom—your plumbing looks pretty outdated, too.…

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How to Conceal Evidence of a Pet When Selling Your Home

Proud dog owners believe that their pets are a part of their homes and, as such, are okay to show to prospective buyers along with the bathroom, kitchen, and the hardwood flooring. In truth, realtors routinely recommend that homeowners should do everything they can to conceal from buyers the fact that a dog or cat lives there. It’s an ironic fact that even other dog owners are apt to make…

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Home Improvement Projects

Projects that Provide the Most Bang for Your Buck

Sometimes it’s hard to decide what home improvement projects are your best investments. Ideally, you not only want to add to the enjoyment of your home but also to your home’s value. Here are some tips to help you make the best choices.

Kitchens and bathrooms

If you’re looking for a “sure thing” to get a good return on your investment, HGTVsays…

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Davidoff Geneve

Davidoff Geneve After establishing an even light the core of mild pepper gave way to a creamy, woody taste. After about a third of the way through I began to taste expresso and bitter chocolate. Traces of sweetness come and go. Smoke is solid, draw smooth and the burn even. All-in-all not worth $18.00 I’m sad to report.

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Vast: The Crystal Caverns

Become Part of the Legend… Vast The dragon has been asleep for many long years. In that time, the cave under which it slumbered has changed greatly… Goblins and strange monsters have filled its gloomy depths and there are whispers that the cave itself has begun thinking, shifting, and growing evermore dangerous. Still, stories of peril rarely overshadow the rumors of riches. And riches there may…

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How Likely Are We to Recommend Home Advisor?

Home Advisor

I write this post today to share with my colleagues in the construction trades.

Home Advisor asked me “How likely are you to recommend Home Advisor?” After providing them with feed back I decided to share this information with my brothers because I know I would appreciate knowing this if someone else was having this experience. Here’s what I submitted to Home Advisor:

You send me leads that cost…

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CAO Gold Maduro

Gold Maduro

It’s been a while since I smoked one of these. A few years in fact. After writing this review, just before posting it I discovered that I reviewed it back in 2012. All I can say is that I’m still pleasantly impresses with this jewel.

This cigar is mellow with just a hint of coffee that is creamy. Nicely wrapped in a dark toothy maduro leaf that burned evenly around the circumference…

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#Cigar

Morphine by Black Label Trading Co.

Morphine

The cigar Morphine by the Black Label Trading Co., is a wonderful smoke. So much so that I looked up some background on this one. It has two wrappers. The first is a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper and the second is an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper. Includes both Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers and a Nicaraguan Habano binder. My friends, this is a beautiful cigar.

One cigar connoisseur…

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Romeo y Julieta | 1875 Bully

1875 Bully

This cigar burned evenly and held a firm ash the first third of the way through the smoke. Pleasantly mild, in fact I was expecting quite the opposite. Had some problems the last third with the draw tightening up. Overall taste was consistent with a hint of pepper, almonds, and, well… olives? Weird I know but that’s what came to mind. If it had performed as well in the end as it began,…

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#Cigar

Things to Consider When Finishing Your Basement

Finishing out a basement is an excellent two-fold investment: it adds practical living space to your home, and can significantly increase your home’s property value. If you’re ready to clear out the cobwebs and out-of-season holiday decorations and create some new rooms in your house from the (under)ground up, we’ve got you covered. But before we get started, there are some important things that…

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