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Green Home-Building Techniques

With growing awareness of the effects human activities can have on the global environment, people are becoming more interested in using green home-building techniques. These techniques focus on a few key concepts: using energy-efficient equipment and design, using sustainable materials,…

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Embrace a Solid Slab Backsplash

A solid slab backsplash is a custom look that says luxury in a kitchen of any size. But it doesn’t require a luxurious budget. Take inspiration from this trendy yet timeless look, and give your next kitchen remodel a solid head…

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Remodeling 101: Closet Lighting

Heads up: Lighting the closet is unlike lighting anywhere else in the house. We turned to Remodelista guru Thomas Paterson, lighting designer and founder of London- and Mexico City–based Lux Populi, for guidance on how to handle the often confusing…

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Reclaimed Wood in the Bathroom

Reclaimed wood has never been more popular, making its way from basement bars all the way up to elegant master bathrooms. Used on flooring, vanities, accent walls, mirror frames and even tub surrounds, this material adds warmth and rich texture….

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Los Altos Remodel

Westhill Construction Company provides you with a Los Gatos Contractor that can provide remodeling & renovation services for homes, kitchens and bathrooms. If you are looking to build a new home, add on to an existing one, or simply modernize an…

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Cost-Effective Ways to Get High-End

Buying materials and finishes from big-box stores can certainly save you tons of money on your project. But if you’re not careful, you can also run the risk of creating a space that feels just a bit too generic. That’s…

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Shower Curtain or Shower Doors?

If you don’t have the space (or budget) for a separate shower enclosure and bath, you’ve probably decided on a combined shower-bath. But should you go with a shower curtain or glass shower doors to enclose it? Some of us…

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Tips To Make Any Room Seem Larger

Plenty of people live in tiny homes, small rooms, or just diminutive spaces. No matter what your reason for living in smaller quarters, you’ll undoubtedly have to make some compromises in your decorating. To live happily and efficiently in smaller…

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Bedroom Lighting Secrets

Bedrooms have evolved: During waking hours, many now double as dressing rooms, workspaces, libraries, and even exercise studios. All this adds up to a conundrum when it comes to lighting: Soft, ambient light is needed to create a relaxing retreat,…

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Ask These When Choosing a Backsplash

When it comes to selecting kitchen backsplash materials, the abundance of options is daunting. As with the perfect outfit, a backsplash depends on the other pieces in the ensemble—notably the countertops. Here are five key questions to help you narrow…