Archives: Design & Planning

Opting for Quality Solid Wood Furniture

By Todd Fratzel on Interior Decorating

Guest Post By Harden Furniture Solid Wood Furniture Whether you live in an apartment, house, or condo, furniture is typically a necessity in order to make your living space more comfortable. In addition to adding comfort to your home, the right combination of living room, dining room, bedroom, office and storage furniture can also be…

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5 Tips for Buying Furniture On a Budget

By Todd Fratzel on Interior Decorating

Guest Post By Ran from Wood and Beyond. As a small business or as an individual whether you are refurbishing or whether you are moving in, one of your main goals (other than getting great looking decor) is reducing your overhead costs to a minimum. When buying furniture on a budget, you should still aim…

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Energy Saving Electric Floor Heating Systems

By Todd Fratzel on Air Conditioning, Energy Conservation

Guest post from the folks at ThermoSoft International Corporation. Energy Saving Electric Floor Heating Systems from ThermoSoft International Corporation Reduce Heating Costs Up to 40% During Winter With winter quickly approaching, and the cold weather already in full swing all around the U.S. and Canada, many people are already feeling the chilly effect on their…

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Top 50 Construction Blogs

By Todd Fratzel on Design

Today I was pleasantly surprised to see that our site was listed in the Top 50 Construction Blogs. The list is broken into five categories including: construction businesses, consumers, green construction, architecture and design and landscape design and construction. I hope you’ll find the list of Top 50 Construction Blogs useful. I found several sites…

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Is Your House Ready For Winter?

By Todd Fratzel on Energy Conservation, Home Improvement Cost Savings, Mechanical

Pre-Winter Checklist The weather here in New England is extremely harsh in the winter so I thought it a good time to talk about a pre-winter checklist for your home. Taking some time in the Fall to prepare your home for winter weather is likely to save you money and extend the life of your…

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Front-Load vs Top-Load Washers

By Todd Fratzel on Appliances, Energy Conservation

Front Vs Top Load Washer Debate It wasn’t all that many years ago when the only place you saw front-load washers was the laundromat. Today front-load washers are showing up at every store and many homes. This has caused quite the debate among home owners and sales associates about which is better? Front-Load or Top-Load?…

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Master Bedroom Makeover

By Todd Fratzel on Feature Story, Interior Decorating, Painting and Finishing

Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is about four years old so you might wonder why I’m writing about a Master Bedroom Makeover.  We’ve spent the last couple of years buying furniture for the kids rooms and other family rooms. This meant living with our old furniture that my wife had before we got married.…

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How To Install Replacement Windows

By Todd Fratzel on Energy Conservation, Windows

Installing Replacement Windows Installing replacement windows is a great DIY project that can help you save thousands of dollars on energy bills over the life of the windows. Replacement window manufacturers have perfected the design of replacement windows so that anyone with moderate do-it-yourself skills can easily install them. I recently helped my dad replace…

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