Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside
Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside.
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Category: Home Design
The Cost of Remodeling
Everyone wonders what their project will cost. Will I be able to afford what I want to do? If I have a budget, what can I get for it? Will it cost more? Remodeling Magazine provides a great Cost vs. Value report every year that can give you a very good idea of what remodeling […]
Read MoreCOLOR – where and what?
It’s so hard to choose “the right color”, that many default to a version of off-white (including me.) Then I find a color – but is it right? – will I like it? – will it provoke the right feeling for the room? I found a great infographic on one of my favorite websites – […]
Read MoreWeathered Barn
Wandering around the grounds of a Bed and Breakfast, I was intrigued by the sturdiness of this structure. It reminds me to think about how we build, how it will weather, and how it will get better with time. The timelessness of beauty.
Read MoreAging-In-Place for all of us
From the NAHB: “More aging homeowners (age 55 and older) are deciding to Age-In-Place, according to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders’ Remodelers, 70% of remodelers report making universal design modifications, up from 60% in 2006. These homeowners don’t want to move or lose independence so they are increasingly asking for these […]
Read MoreGreening your bathroom
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM GREEN AND MILLIGAN DESIGN Valentines Day is a good day to stop and think about loving our planet. Each of us has the capacity to be more environmentally concerned. But, you might ask: “Where are some guidelines for steps I can take to help the planet?” Today, I found this on […]
Read MoreHow Hiring Small Businesses Helps the Economy and the Community
An Opinion Article by Daniel Milligan Our government is struggling with the economy. It is trying to get people back to work and start the money flowing. The problem is that government can’t do it alone–the economy needs your help too. Wondering what you can do? Spend money on small businesses. You hear it all […]
Read MoreBuying, selling or thinking about remodeling your home?
I just found out about EcoBrokers (certified RE brokers) – they can help you buy or sell your house with a “Green” emphasis. A link from a local EcoBroker took me to a article on website I haven’t seen for a while – the Sierra Club. The article reviews many steps you can take to […]
Read MoreIt’s so good to find people who actually do green remodeling on their own. We enjoy passing on our green information on products and methods and get a kick out of having clients request green materials. I just read a blog posted by Green Mama – love her attitude.
Read More…and now, a little more on color.
On a street in Mazatlan It seems that January is the month to talk about color. Maybe it’s that we feel the need for brightness and color in the month that can be the darkest and dreariest. Pittsburgh Paints has come out with their “Hacienda Colors”. The colors are warm and evoke the sunshine of […]
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