March 13th, 2010 by nedmarx
So what has the recent slump in real estate affected home remodeling trends in Southern California? After 4 years of heady growth, real estate inventory is going up and prices have cooled somewhat. Conventional wisdom would lead us believe that value home remodeling like kitchen design, landscape design, bathroom remodeling or cabinets replacement, will also go south due to paucity in home equity loans. However, that has not been the case. Homeowners concern for addition in value and functionality continue to grow, and Kitchens continue to expand and bathrooms get remodeled often. Especially in Burbank, Malibu , Chatsworth, Woodland Hills and Fernando valley, home remodeling companies like 4 Seasons (www.4scd.com) continue to report significant uptake. What is more noteworthy is that higher end homes continue to press for obtaining more luxurious elements; both remaining highly desirable and popular remodeling projects. However , home improvement industry experts are reporting a surge…
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February 7th, 2010 by nedmarx
Skylights are horizontal windows or domes placed at the roof of buildings which are used for illuminating the rooms of a house. Because they are placed in the ceiling or on high places, they let it more sunlight per unit area than windows do. Much like windows, they were a source of ventilation and light before the invention of artificial light. However, as with many things, people are starting to go back to more natural ways of living, and this includes the preference of skylights in order to reduce the consumption of artificial light. This also has the pleasant side effect of cutting down your electricity bills, and anything that can save money these days is more than welcome.
A skylight can have many applications if you use it in a clever way. For example, if you have a very old tree that prevents natural sunlight from coming…
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December 19th, 2009 by nedmarx
A bright, naturally lit room transforms a regular living space into a warm and attractive room. A good option for bringing sunlight into your home is by installing skylights in the kitchen, bathroom, living room, or any room that you feel could use some sunlight.
Because skylights add natural light to the heart of your home, they can make a striking difference in the overall look and feel of the house. They create brilliant and cheerful spaces for living. If installed in an office or workplace, they can also lift the morale of people working there.
Skylights also bring ventilation, in addition to light. That’s why they are also good choices for eliminating rooms with strong or bad odors, like kitchens and bathrooms, or for rooms with no windows.
They’re also a good alternative for artificial light, and or course, they reduce your electricity consumption as…
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