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First Impressions: Is your entryway doing its job?
September 2,2021 Your front door has some important jobs to do beyond simply letting people in and keeping others out. The design and function of your home’s front entrance significantly impact the overall look and feel of your home and how neighbors, visitors, potential buyers, and you…perceive it. Your front entrance has four primary functions,
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Choosing Appliances for a Kitchen Remodel
August2021 Nowadays, choosing appliances for your new kitchen is like buying a new car. There are so many designs, options, and ways to customize them, it’s easily one of the most exciting parts of kitchen remodeling for many homeowners. The trends in appliances have been moving so fast, it can be tough to keep track.
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Don’t Forget the Kitchen Faucet
July 2021 Over the last year, we’ve all been reminded how important it is to wash our hands to keep from spreading germs. Luckily, today’s kitchen faucet technology makes it easier. Some faucets let you turn them on with a simple touch of your wrist or elbow. Some are touchless, and some are even voice-activated.
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Make Staying In More Fun with These Home Improvements
May 2021 Since May is National Home Remodeling Month, we wanted to offer some ideas on how we can help you improve your home and make it more fun this summer. Many of us enjoy going out to dinner or hitting the local sports bar for a game; however, it’s not as easy to do
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Take care of your home now to save money later
April 2021 Take Care of Your Home Now to Save Money Later For most of us, our homes are our most valuable asset. Regular maintenance can save you money in the future. Wouldn’t you rather spend money on a new bathroom than taking care of water damage caused by a leak or appliance failure?
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Making the most of finishing your basement
Whether due to budgetary reasons or lack of room on your lot, an addition may not be the answer for many homeowners. An unfinished basement, however, could solve your problems when you convert this underutilized lower level into a finished and functional space. Remodeling a basement requires extra care to properly handle water issues, like
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5 Common Kitchen Lighting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
If your house is like many homes, you could probably use some better lighting. Proper lighting makes it easier to work, reduces eye strain, and can improve your sense of wellbeing – this is especially true in a room like a kitchen where we spend so much time cooking, eating, and entertaining family and friends.
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The Wood Connection Virtual Bike Build
In Connection with Nari https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=NARI.of.Silicon.Valley&set=a.3891442550901050
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Improving Your Kitchen’s Energy Efficiency
Making energy-efficient improvements in your home is good for the planet and lowers your utility bills. There are many ways you can improve your energy efficiency without making a considerable investment. This month, we’re going to look at the kitchen specifically.
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Hammerschmidt Construction Wins Gold Medal at Prestigious Meta Remodeling Awards
Hammerschmidt Construction is proud to announce it won top honors at the 2019 Silicon Valley NARI’s prestigious Meta Remodeling Awards. The competition recognizes the achievements of highly respected contractors, and has honored Hammerschmidt Construction with a gold medal for best remodeling project in the category for Residential Interior $100,000 to $250,000. “We are absolutely thrilled
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Earthly Delights
I love my greenhouse from my Head (of lettuce) to my TomaToes.. At HCI, we pride ourselves in building houses that are Green, but I also enjoy building Greenhouses! As many of you know, I was raised on a farm and my first love is horticulture. In fact, my degree is in Landscaping and Construction.
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Rest Assured
Whether you are planning a full bathroom renovation or making small improvements to an existing bath, shower seating can increase the safety and comfort of your room. Installing a shower bench decreases the amount of time you stand in the shower which eases the strain on your body but most importantly, as part of aging-in-place