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January To Do Suggestions

January 20, 2019January 20, 2019 straussoffice

From Houzz: January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. Here are 13 to-dos to give your home a little midwinter TLC. Studiochevojon EmailSave Things to Check Off Your List... Read More

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Kitchen Remodel

February 22, 2017 straussoffice

From Architectural Digest 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Kitchen Remodel Before you tear down any walls, look at this list Text by Lindsey Mather Posted March 21, 2016 Architectural designer Peter Napolitano and decorator Thomas Britt transformed this Manhattan kitchen and dining area. The palette and repeated elements, such as the lantern and the mirror, help... Read More

Why you should never touch anything on your home construction site

January 11, 2017 straussoffice

By Tim Carter From The Washington Post See that angled board nailed to the vertical wall studs? It’s a temporary diagonal wall brace used to stabilize the framing while the house is built. (Tim Carter) I stopped by my new house that’s under construction. I go there at the end of each day to take photos. I saw a... Read More

Tips for Creating a Home for Aging Owners

January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 straussoffice

From the New York Times By Kaya Laterman If you are redoing a bathroom, grab bars save lives, experts say. These and the teak seat are by Moen. Credit Moen A range of renovations and adjustments can be made to our apartments or houses to help us stay in our homes for as long as possible. Easy Add grab bars.... Read More

September To-Do Check List

September 6, 2016November 18, 2016 straussoffice

To-Dos: Your September Home Checklist Cooler weather is coming! It’s time to check the furnace, add weatherstripping, clean out the gutters and more Laura Gaskill September 2, 2016 Houzz Contributor. I cover topics ranging from decorating ideas, product picks, Houzz… More From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first... Read More

Your Guide to a Smooth-Running Construction Project

August 4, 2016November 18, 2016 straussoffice

How to save time, money and your sanity when building new or remodeling Jeffrey Veffer, B. Arch, MBA April 27, 2014 Houzz Contributor Imagine walking into your newly built or remodeled home and seeing it exactly as you had imagined it at the start of construction: the windows are all in the right places, the flooring is the right color,... Read More

Beyond Zero

June 22, 2016June 22, 2016 straussoffice

By Ted Cushman Maine Houses Raise the Bar Contributing more power to the grid than it consumes, the 700 square-foot BrightBuilt Barn in coastal Rockport, Maine, maintains comfortable indoor temperatures without the use of fossil fuel. Photo courtesy Bensonwood Homes Building a net-zero energy house is one thing in a mild climate, but what about a tough environment like the... Read More

Winter Maintenance Suggestions

May 26, 2016November 18, 2016 straussoffice

Winter Maintenance For Your Home from StateFarm.com By Staff writer State Farm™ Employee The comforts of a cozy, warm home in winter can help you forget about the short days and the multiple layers of clothing. Following a maintenance schedule throughout the year will certainly benefit you in the winter, but be aware of the hazards the cold conditions can... Read More