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		<title>Home Improvement Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:41:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Bravo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Improving your home is not an easy task because it demands a lot of work in terms of planning. It does not matter what you want your home to look like, even if you want to put your home on the market you can always make it a comfortable place to live in. When you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://lonestarsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/oIMG_0641.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1575" title="san antonio remodeling tips" src="http://lonestarsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/oIMG_0641.jpg" alt="oIMG 0641 Home Improvement Tips pictures" width="270" height="360" /></a>Improving your home is not an easy task because it demands a lot of work in terms of planning. It does not matter what you want your home to look like, even if you want to put your home on the market you can always make it a comfortable place to live in. When you think of improving your home, there are some important things you should put in mind to achieve your remodeling dreams.</p>
<p><strong>Renovate your home</strong></p>
<p>Make sure you have repaired the already existing structures.  Make the necessary repairs around your home before starting any other remodeling projects. Start by repairing the ceiling, plumbing job that you have always  thought of but kept ignoring or assuming it would take care of itself.  Consider replacing siding, windows or doors because they not only increase the value of your home, there are also plenty of local and federal rebates available.</p>
<p>In addition to the above, you may want to involve some general home improvement projects. Painting and flooring are two very popular projects that are fairly easy to do and have a great return on investment.</p>
<p><strong>Remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms</strong></p>
<p>Consider remodeling the <a href="http://lonestarsa.com/san-antonio-bathroom-remodeling/">kitchen</a> and the bathroom as these remodeling projects will increase the value of your home more than any other.  You need to be cautious when choosing the colors for the paint to use in your <a href="http://lonestarsa.com/san-antonio-bathroom-remodeling/">bathroom</a> and kitchen. Most of the time these are smaller rooms and choosing too dark of a paint will make the room feel even smaller.</p>
<p>If you need to improve your home, the above projects will bring the most value and return on investment.  Before embarking on any home improvement project, you need to carefully evaluate the cost, materials, and the company you choose to perform the work.</p>
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		<title>Why Should You Consider Remodeling Your House?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Bravo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remodeling your house can be one of the greatest decisions that you will ever make but before you do you should sit down and plan it out. If you are having someone else do it, always be sure that they understand exactly what it is that you want. If you want to do the work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1540" title="san antonio remodeling" src="http://lonestarsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/oCIMG3993.jpg" alt="oCIMG3993 Why Should You Consider Remodeling Your House? pictures" width="270" height="360" />Remodeling your house can be one of the greatest decisions that you will ever make but before you do you should sit down and plan it out. If you are having someone else do it, always be sure that they understand exactly what it is that you want. If you want to do the work yourself it may be best that you get some advice from a professional before you are up to your neck in drywall. Here are some big advantages to remodeling your home.</p>
<p><strong>It will make your house feel like new</strong></p>
<p>So many people decide that they are now tired of the way that their home looks and they way that it feels. They then decide that they want to move into a new house, a house that looks different, and has a modern look to it. The great thing is that you don’t need to move to get this. Many people have been in the same situation and instead of moving from their neighborhood that they have grown to love, they have just remodeled their home instead. Remodeling your home will give it a more modern look and you will be able to change the things that you didn’t like about the style. Even if you had considered selling your home but decided not to because of the housing market, remodel now and it will help sell your home faster and give it more value on the market.</p>
<p><strong>Increase the value of your home</strong></p>
<p>Remodeling your home can do wonders for its value. Did you know that you can make an investment of a couple of thousand dollars and bring up your houses value by 5 times that? Remodeling is a fast and economical way of getting your house to sell for more than it is presently worth. If you are disappointed with the estimated value of your home be sure to look into how doing some remodeling can skyrocket the price. Some major areas that you should focus on remodeling are the kitchen and the bathrooms. These are the main rooms that people look at when they are looking to buy a house. Because of that, consider investing in new vanities, flooring, counter tops, and lighting for your <a href="http://lonestarsa.com">bathroom and kitchen remodeling</a> project.</p>
<p>Whatever the reasons are for the need of a change remodeling any room in your house will make it worth it in the long run. Whether the reason is to improve it for you and your family or to help it to sell on the market, remodeling is always the best choice.</p>
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		<title>Remodeling: Return on investment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 04:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin Bravo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides wanting to know how much a remodeling project will cost and when the work will begin and end, customers have one core concern: how much the investment will add to the home’s value.  Landscaping and fresh paint may lure house hunters inside, but once in the door, buyers of existing homes look for functionality, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Besides wanting to know how much a remodeling project will cost and when the work will begin and end, customers have one core concern: how much the investment will add to the home’s value.  Landscaping and fresh paint may lure house hunters inside, but once in the door, buyers of existing homes look for functionality, durability, and convenience. That is why it is so important for a resale to be modernized.  <a href="http://lonestarsa.com">Kitchens and baths</a> are among the most popular home improvement projects, which also drive the largest return on investment.  Even the smallest changes to a dated kitchen or bathroom can improve a potential buyer&#8217;s overall impression of a house.</p>
<p>Before making a final decision about remodeling, you need to know the value-added benefit of your proposed project and how <a href="http://lonestarsa.com">home improvements</a> affect property values in your geographic region.</p>
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<td width="90">
<div><strong>Job Cost</strong></div>
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<td width="90">
<div><strong>Resale Value</strong></div>
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<td>
<div><strong>Cost Recouped</strong></div>
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<td>Siding Replacement, Upscale</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$10,393</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$10,771</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>103.6%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Bathroom Remodel, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$10,499</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$10,727</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>102.2%</div>
</td>
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<td>Minor Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$14,913</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$14,691</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>98.5%</div>
</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Siding Replacement, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$7,239</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$6,914</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>95.5%</div>
</td>
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<td>Two-Story Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$80,133</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$75,831</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>94.6%</div>
</td>
</tr>
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<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Attic Bedroom, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$39,188</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$36,649</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>93.5%</div>
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<td>Bathroom Remodel, Upscale</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$26,052</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$24,286</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>93.2%</div>
</td>
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<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Major Kitchen Remodel, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$43,862</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$39,920</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>91.0%</div>
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<td>Deck Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$11,294</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$10,196</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>90.3%</div>
</td>
</tr>
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<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Basement Remodel, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$51,051</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$46,010</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>90.1%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Window Replacement, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$9,684</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$8,681</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>89.6%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Window Replacement, Upscale</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$16,096</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$14,259</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>88.6%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bathroom Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$22,977</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$19,850</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>86.4%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Roofing Replacement, Upscale</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$16,453</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$14,141</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>85.9%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bathroom Addition, Upscale</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$47,212</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$40,488</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>85.8%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Major Kitchen Remodel, Upscale</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$81,552</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$69,194</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>84.8%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roofing Replacement, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$11,164</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$9,456</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>84.7%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Family Room Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$54,773</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$45,458</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>83.0%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Master Suite Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$73,370</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$60,460</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>82.4%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Master Suite Addition, Upscale</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$137,891</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$110,512</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>80.1%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunroom Addition, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$31,736</div>
</td>
<td width="90">
<div>$23,643</div>
</td>
<td>
<div>74.5%</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">Home Office Remodel, Mid-Range</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$13,143</div>
</td>
<td width="90" bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>$9,569</div>
</td>
<td bgcolor="#b9ccf0">
<div>72.8%</div>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The value of any remodeling project also includes elements that can not readily be measured in dollars and cents. For example, adding a family room can immeasurably improve the quality of life for a growing family with young children. Likewise, increased storage in a room may free up space for exercise equipment in another part of the house. Taken together, the overall effect is reduced stress, increased comfort, and improved physical and mental well-being.</p>
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