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• Top 5 Trends in Remodeling

  Posted June 04, 2010

  As the temperatures rise in Steamboat Springs, it is easy to start picking out a few remodeling projects around the house.  Remodeling and decorating trends in 2010 are likely to reflect the fact that many home owners are settling in for the long haul.  Here are some ideas for updating homes and gardens from decorators and leading real estate practitioners:

  1. Environmentally sensitive furniture. Natural fibers, sustainable woods, and recycled products are key to attracting environmentally concerned buyers.
  2. Classic neutral colors. Deep gray browns and gray blues, muted beige, and chalky white will be particularly popular shades, Pittsburgh Paints predicts.
  3. Backyard gardens. First Lady Michelle Obama led the way in 2009 when she installed one at the White House
  4. Backyard living. Wood-deck additions offer an 80.6 percent payback, according to the annual Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling magazine and REALTOR® magazine. Simple fire pits and outdoor fireplaces also will ...
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• Steamboat Green Building Hosts Workshop

  Posted May 24, 2010

  As summer emerges in Steamboat Springs (hopefully) home improvements are top of mind for many. If you are interested in learning more about sustainable building in Steamboat, there is a ...

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• Twice as Nice - Decorating with Recycled Materials

  Posted May 10, 2010

  The cost of remodeling a room can be overwhelming, and at times it can stop you right in your tracks with budget-breaking material expenses. A few Steamboat area residents have ...

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• Top Ten Home Features for 2010

  Posted January 25, 2010

  As cabin fever sets in during a Rocky Mountain blizzard, it is easy to create a long list of "future" remodel projects for the home. As the economy has evolved, ...

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• 10 Tips to keep your home cool during the summer

  Posted July 20, 2009

  Summer is finally here and as temperatures rise here are 10 tips on keeping your energy bills low and your house cool. The best ideas are those that keep the ...

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• Rate your home's fire safety today!

  Posted October 30, 2008

  As the winter months approach us it is a great time to review your home's fire safety.  With dropping tempertures the use of space heaters and holiday lights go on ...

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• Save on Cooling Costs

  Posted August 25, 2008

  Heating and air conditioning usually represent the biggest portion of home energy bills. As we head into the hottest part of the year, here are some ideas from author and ...

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• 10 Tips to an Eco-New Year for your Home & Office

  Posted February 07, 2008

  Sustainability  "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" While we are all setting our personal goals for the New ...

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• Great Tips on Building your Home in Ski Town U.S.A.

  Posted August 16, 2007

  Building a custom home will be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever undertake. It might also be one of the biggest financial and personal challenges of your life. ...

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• Do You Have 101 Things to Do Before Moving? Move.com Says First Get Organized

  Posted June 01, 2007

  Moving to a new home involves a lot more than just finding a place and calling movers to load up a truck. On average, it takes two to three months ...

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