Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Open-Plan Family Kitchen

    Open-Plan Family Kitchen

    This home located in the Berkeley Hills was broken into small rooms with a very inconvenient circulation flow. The goal of this renovation was to create a feeling of lightness and openness with natural light and air. See how a roomy kitchen was achieved in […]

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  • Energy Efficient Window Treatments

    Energy Efficient Window Treatments

    Since as much as 20% of your inside air is lost through your windows, energy efficient window treatments can make a big difference to your electricity bill. Learn mor in this video by The home depot: Whether it is hot or cold outside, the right […]

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  • Autumn Decorations - Candlesticks, Displays and Wreaths

    Autumn Decorations – Candlesticks, Displays and Wreaths

    Set the mood for autumn with seasonal candlesticks, creative displays and fall wreaths. See the detailed steps for making these decorations in this Pottery Barn video: 1. Embellish Your Glass Candlesticks: To decorate a grouping of glass candlesticks, start with handfuls of small pine cones, […]

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  • How to Make Over Your Bath on a $500 Budget

    How to Make Over Your Bath on a $500 Budget

    You don’t need a lot of money to transform a blank canvas bath into a spa-like retreat. Learn how to make over your bath on a $500 budget in this Better Homes and Gardens video: Go for a sophisticated color palette. Soft taupe walls and […]

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  • How to Carve Faux Pumpkins

    How to Carve Faux Pumpkins

    Want pumpkins with staying power? Learn how to carve faux pumpkins you can display fall after fall in this Lowe’s video: These pumpkins are faux, not fresh, so you can put them out year after year, and they’re just as easy to carve as a […]

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  • Multipurpose Loft Space

    Multipurpose Loft Space

    The low-clearance loft in the 2015 HGTV Urban Oasis presented a design challenge. See how it was turned into a multipurpose space in this HGTV video: The loft features a really cool-looking industrial railing. Furniture choices were limited as a ladder is the only means […]

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  • Remodeled Chicago Contemporary Lakeside Home

    Remodeled Chicago Contemporary Lakeside Home

    A series of interior remodels and decorating excesses ruined the design integrity of this 1970’s Chicago contemporary lakeside home. The latest remodel has removed the clutter and made the interior calmer and more appealing as well as more functional. Features include a sheltered entry courtyard, […]

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  • Winterization Q & A

    Winterization Q & A

    With colder weather arriving, people want to know how to best prepare their homes for the dropping temperatures. Get your questions answered in this winterization Q & A video by House & Home: Q: What can I do to prevent hot air from escaping my […]

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  • Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

    Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

    Performing regular maintenance on your air conditioning system not only extends its life but also help keep you cool. This video by Build.com presents several tips for servicing your own air conditioning system: If you have a central heating and air system, it is very […]

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