January 22 – 25, 2015, The Cleveland IX Center Visit Dover Home @Booth #814 It’s that time of year when we beat the cold and head inside for some enticing design inspiration at the 34th annual NARI Home Improvement Show. Once again, Dover Home Remodelers will be at Booth #814 where you can connect with…
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Now that the holidays are over with boxes neatly packed away and family and friends gone, it’s time to regroup. Whether you hosted a cocktail party or entertained houseguests for an entire week, chances are you had some extra activity in your home during the holiday season. With that fresh in your mind, this is…
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Most of us have a favorite pair of jeans hanging in our closet—the ones that fit just right and are comfortable from the moment we slip them on. The beauty of a go-to staple piece like these jeans is tat they can be fashioned to suit new style trends based on what we pair with…
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It happened again this year: the holidays just seemed to creep up on us when we weren’t looking—just like the shockingly early snowfall. So with Thanksgiving almost here, I’ve decided not to worry about preparation and to-do lists and just enjoy spending time with friends and family. This season more than at any other time,…
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Have you ever wondered where you can go to get sound advice about how to choose a contractor for your remodeling project…or about what to expect during the renovation process? Our team at Dover Home Remodelers has the answers. Over the past two years, we’ve developed and released a series of short informational videos that…
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We’re all looking to make smart investment choices. Whether it’s a college savings plan or a home improvement project, the goal is to get the greatest rate of return. While I am a thoughtful investor—and I see the value in doing my homework before I make a financial commitment—too often I see homeowners over-think decisions…
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As a newlywed, this design topic really hits home for me. Based on life in my own home, and drawing from my experience designing spaces for homeowners who have been together from three months to more than 30 years, it’s safe to say that one of the secrets to a happy home is the ability…
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Is it just me, or are we all busier today than we were five years ago? As I meet with customers, I reaffirm my stand that young families, empty-nesters and newlyweds alike are all busier than ever these days with careers, school, extracurricular and volunteer activities… the list goes on. What’s great about our industry…
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When you sign an agreement with a remodeling contractor, it’s much more than a work order—it’s the beginning of a relationship. And like any relationship, the key to success is having two parties that are equally committed and well balanced. The best way to find the ideal fit is to interview contractors first. Of course,…
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You wouldn’t take a weekend road trip without packing an overnight bag. Similarly, you shouldn’t dive into a home remodeling project without planning ahead before the demolition begins. A big part of that preparation is understanding the scope of work—and how that is going to affect life in your home during construction. On HGTV, we…
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