Small Improvements Can Make Your House a Home

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* Plan Properly: Architects who specialize in residential renovations can help you recognize what works and what doesn't. Their design skills will ensure your home will accommodate your family's needs within an affordable budget. An architect also can help "green" your home, making it more environmentally-friendly and energy efficient, resulting in ongoing cost savings.

* Bigger Isn't Always Better: You may not need major improvements. Small changes can have big impact. One homeowner, for example, lived in a "railroad" style home where you had to pass through one room to get to the other, which was a hindrance during parties. After consulting an architect he realized he didn't need major renovations. He simply needed to add a doorway so the middle room could be accessed from another entrance to change the flow.

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Small Improvements Can Make Your House a Home

(StatePoint) For years, homeowners looked to increase the value of their houses to turn a profit when they sold them a few years later. In today's economy, because families are plan...

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