Articles by: Home Renovation Concepts Staff

  • Unique Boy’s Bathroom

    This unique boy’s bathroom “wow” factor is created by interesting materials and fixtures. Designer Brian Gluckstein discusses the highlights in this Kohler video: Features include the basket weave marble on the tub front, walls and deck, Kohler’s Tea-for-Two tub in thunder gray and Memoirs toilet […]

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  • Best New Perennial Varieties of 2014

    Perennials are always the top pick for any gardener with their variety in size, shape and color. Learn more about the best new perennial varieties of 2014 in this Better Homes and Gardens video: Gaura: This plant is often considered an annual by northern gardeners, […]

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  • How to Restore Your Deck

    How to Restore Your Deck

    If your deck is looking old and worn out, you can bring it back to life by simply cleaning and refinishing the surface. Learn how to restore your deck in this Lowe’s video: First, test your deck’s finish. If the water soaks into the wood […]

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  • Ideas For Creating a Functional Basement

    This unfinished basement was so big and boring that the husband wanted to sell the house. Designer Genevieve Gorder presents several ideas on creating a functional basement that the family will love in this HGTV video: A good color will lift the mood. The basement […]

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  • Open Concept Renovated Rowhouse

    As part of this rowhouse renovation, the walls were removed to create a large open space divided into four areas. This home features reclaimed wood flooring throughout, kitchen with off-white cabinets, marble backsplash and island, dining room with full banquette, living room with fireplace and […]

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  • Tips for Sizing Your Patio

    Concrete patio sizing is all about determining your needs for the space and making it large enough to accommodate those needs. This video by ConcreteNetwork.com presents several tips and examples of patio sizing: 1. This freestanding patio and pavilion is large enough for the table […]

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  • Transformation of Antique Sicilian Furniture Into Unique Kitchen Cabinetry

    Incorporating antique 19th century Sicilian bedroom furniture into the cabinetry is a most unusual request for a kitchen remodel. Designer Cheryl Hamilton-Gray discusses the challenge of creating these unique kitchen cabinets in this Trends video: The homeowners had already purchased the suite of furniture from […]

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  • Industrial Revolution Inspired Bathroom

    The design of this vintage bathroom was inspired by the Industrial Revolution. See the features in this Kohler video: This bathroom incorporates Kohler’s Iron Works Historic collection. The clawfoot bathtub was placed in front of steel windows, while the toilet and small sink occupy a […]

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  • Best New Annual Varieties of 2014

    Known as the workhorses of the color garden, annuals always deliver that eye-catching splendor. Learn more about the best new annual varieties of 2014 in this Better Homes and Gardens video: Blue-a-Fuse: Each plant produces an eye-popping mixture of variegated violet, yellow and white flowers, […]

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