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Comment on Be Smart When You Build a House by dnee

dnee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:36:06 +0000

I’m looking for info about green home design. And I found your site. Thanks you for your article, it’s very interesting and useful.

Comment on Modern Design in Birmingham, Alabama? by Cosmetic Dentist San Jose

Cosmetic Dentist San Jose — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:33:13 +0000

For your question, I think that people in Alabama do have their own likes and dislikes, maybe at this time, they aren’t sure if they should change it because of economic slowdown. This is a wild guess, okay?

Comment on Green Not Always an Easy Sell to Skeptical Consumers by Green Not Always an Easy Sell to Skeptical Consumers | The … | homesurveys

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:59:18 +0000

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Comment on Kitchen Design Trends by Antoinette Fraser

Antoinette Fraser — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:01:59 +0000

Re Slate Countertops:
Love them, but the type, finish and texture make a diffence in the day to day wearability.
I recently had a client leave a piece of lime on her textured slate top which left a permanent mark.
Re Flooring
Cork is the buzz now. A beautiful,no -maintenance,resilient floor with
infinite color/design capability. Cork is also a green option from a renewable source, as the cork oak tree is never cut down, but harvested every nine years.

Comment on Ottomans: Splurge Item by Diane Paparo Studio | The Frusterio Home Design Blog

Diane Paparo Studio | The Frusterio Home Design Blog — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:19:58 +0000

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Comment on Beach Side Style by Carolyn J. Denson

Carolyn J. Denson — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:39:00 +0000

Beach motifs are also great in golf resort residential settings. We’re getting ready to build in this setting and choosing a "beachy" interior for the master bedroom is an interesting alternative. The window treatments and accessories are not overstated but gives the room a cheery, light and breezy ambience. I like!!!

My master will have lots of windows amd a vaulted ceiling sitting room.

Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Comment on Choosing Between Two Good Builders | 5 Keys To Follow by Tim Schrock

Tim Schrock — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:36:00 +0000

I would add two things.

Pay attention to see if the contractor is listening to you, and your needs. Can he/she remember what you said over the phone, or during the last meeting? Can this person remember what they said last time?

Second, is can this contractor show you a process for managing the entire team – design, build, and yes, the homeowner too – thru the entire project? I am not saying that the contractor will tell the homeowner what to do, but has he or she anticipated your questions, fears, concerns, needs? Does this contractor give you his/her direct line, or email? Will he/she manage neighbor relationships for trash, noise, vehicles, etc?

Just some additional ideas that can help define professionalism.

Comment on Recovery for Housing Market Predicted Next Year by John C

John C — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:17:00 +0000

I certainly hope we are seeing a recovery. Locally, on Lake Martin, we have had 2 really strong months in a row, in the context of 6 pretty good months. I think July 2009 will be even stronger than June 09. If we string several months like this together, we can start thinking about calling the bottom. I blogged about Lake Martin waterfront sales here: http://lakemartinvoice.com/2009/07/23/lake-martin-waterfront-property-sales-june-2009/

Comment on Luxurious Master Baths by Express Bathroom Suites

Express Bathroom Suites — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:35:00 +0000

The bathroom in the photo looks fantastic. Achieving the same look in bathrooms where available space is limited however can be very difficult and practicality often has to come first.

Comment on Obama’s Redecorate on THEIR Dime…Not Ours by Pam

Pam — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Gives us some hope in these troubled times, I’m glad to see the President is still stepping up!