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Timeline Breakdown: How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?
A kitchen remodel is an exciting project, transforming one of the most important spaces in your home. But before you dive in, it's essential to understand the kitchen remodel timeline and what you can expect at each stage. From initial planning to the final touches, knowing how long each step takes will help you manage your expectations and stay on track. Whether you're considering a simple refresh or a complete overhaul, here’s a breakdown of the typical steps to remodel a kitchen and how long each phase usually takes.
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What to Look For in a Home Improvement Contractor
Starting a home improvement project can either be really exciting or daunting. Maybe your project is fairly small, such as simply adding new trim. Maybe it’s an addition you’ve been wanting to add for some time such as building a new, more functional, better looking deck. Or maybe the only thing that can be done for a house is to tear it down to the studs for a full remodel.
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Benefits of Shopping at a Lumber Yard
A lumber yard is a dedicated space where various types of lumber and wood-related products are stored and processed. But these yards offer much more than just wood. They also provide wood-plastic composites like Trex, other construction materials, general hardware items, and woodworking services. Customers have the option to either pick up raw materials and products directly from the yard or place custom orders that are prepared for pickup or delivery. While many are connected to lumber mills, they don’t necessarily have to be, as is the case with Marling.
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Collaborative Design with the KraftMaid Vantage Design Studio
A store within a store is nothing new. The big box stores thought of that concept a while ago. Collections within a store are organized like little boutiques. It helps you with choices - all the shoes are together; all the sportswear is together, and all the sleepwear is together. You get the idea.
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Check Your Deck - May is Deck Safety Month
Before you start spending a lot of time outside on the deck with family and friends, there are a number of things you should check to make sure everyone stays safe and has a good time. If you need new boards, new railings or new lighting, the sales associates at Marling can help you with your options. If you’ve decided you want a new deck, a bigger deck or a porch - we’re also here to help.
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Prevent Moss From Growing On Your Roof
Moss is a simple, non-vascular plant that doesn’t grow flowers, wood or true roots. While moss can be very beautiful in certain natural settings, it is very bad for your roof. Once moss takes ahold of your roof, it can cause structural damage, resulting in degradation. The moisture leads to mold and bacteria growth that slowly destroy your shingles, resulting in holes in the roof and leaks in your home.
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Roofing Safety Tips
You can never be too careful when it comes to roof safety. Whether you are installing, repairing, or simply doing some seasonal cleaning, it is important to take the proper safety precautions. One wrong move and you could fall. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that you stay safe when working on your roof.
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Cleaning Countertops and Cabinets
While we clean our kitchen countertops and bathroom vanity tops every day; and the cabinets occasionally, there are times when we need to be sure they are as clean and germ-free as we can get them.
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Exterior Color Trends and Designs
Color trends come and go but it’s likely you will be remaining in your home for a while, so if you are making a big change, take a little time to think about it.
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How To Remodel a House
You’ve done it - made the decision to have that remodel done. The design is great, you have your contractor picked out and you are ready! Or are you? Sure, you think you’ve got every detail planned - but stuff happens. So, despite your best efforts to be prepared for everything, prepare to be flexible.
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