http://www.advancedrenovations.com/index.htmlRemodeling Ideas and Company Newsendj@advancedrenovations.comCopyright 2010 Duane Johns2010-09-02T13:45:47-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:41:38 -0500dj@advancedrenovations.comMaintenance2010-09-02T13:45:47-04:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/5b6826096244e95969fe5e86218255dd-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/5b6826096244e95969fe5e86218255dd-16.html#unique-entry-id-16By Duane Johns

As the end of summer approaches it is time to think about the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Kids are back in school and summer vacations have come to an end so you now have time to focus on all of the little things around the house that need some TLC.

As if your list isn't long enough I am going to add a few more things to consider before we all get overwhelmed with the approaching holiday season.
]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comDesign Ideas & Trends2010-07-13T16:42:41-04:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/ff91af350a431b67989c11a53f28d74c-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/ff91af350a431b67989c11a53f28d74c-15.html#unique-entry-id-15By DAWN KLINGENSMITH SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

Anyone who has hosted a cocktail party or tried to bake cookies with a toddler underfoot knows that guests and family members tend to gather in the kitchen.



"The kitchen is the new family room. It's been said so often that it's a cliché, but it's a trend that just keeps gaining strength," says Chris Gleason, author of "Kitchen Makeovers for Any Budget" (Betterway Home, 2010). Those clichés-turned-trends are often the best guides when it comes to renovating/creating any living space, though. Consider man caves and spa-like master bathrooms. Those rooms snowballed in popularity because they were direct responses to homeowners' desires for their homes to reflect the direction of their everyday lives.]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comDesign Ideas & Trends2010-05-17T08:59:15-04:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/7d65048948a03acf018a01ba6ed0f556-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/7d65048948a03acf018a01ba6ed0f556-14.html#unique-entry-id-14Outdoor Living Areas are still a popular item. In the past 18 months the bulk of our new projects and inquiries have been for custom outdoor living spaces.
What are the motivating factors?]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGeneral Remodeling2010-04-13T07:47:55-04:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/d5f9f68b269957aa64864ec5bd69eb3b-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/d5f9f68b269957aa64864ec5bd69eb3b-13.html#unique-entry-id-13

What Is the RRP? (The following information was obtained from an article in Remodeling Magazine

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule is widely considered a “game changer” for the residential remodeling industry. The rule takes effect April 22, 2010.]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGreen Building & Products2010-03-15T09:49:57-04:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/cf19495dc977d5e878dca79379cd27e9-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/cf19495dc977d5e878dca79379cd27e9-12.html#unique-entry-id-12
By combining energy tax credits and the cost of use savings over the lifetime of this system we think that this product will have a great return on investment.
Please contact us for more information

The following information was obtained from the Velux website:

The sun contains incredible amounts of energy. Even though we try we will never be able to use it all up. And if we just learn how to interact with it, the sun can become a lifelong, warm relationship.]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGeneral Remodeling2010-03-08T11:41:55-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/16c3fc3446b5ea5a1fae24da1725637b-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/16c3fc3446b5ea5a1fae24da1725637b-11.html#unique-entry-id-11
Radiant Floor Heat:

When remodeling a space where tiled floors will be installed, one option to consider is the addition of a radiant floor heating system. ]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comDesign Ideas & Trends2010-02-15T11:00:39-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/1ee28e400f51f66aa12530df5198ddb1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/1ee28e400f51f66aa12530df5198ddb1-10.html#unique-entry-id-10
Pantone Unveils 2010 Color Direction for the Home Furnishings and Interior Design Industries]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGeneral Remodeling2010-02-09T10:07:16-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/07bd48de50f176d5c1e4484d6bc98369-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/07bd48de50f176d5c1e4484d6bc98369-8.html#unique-entry-id-8
One of the best “bang for your buck” improvements you can make is to replace your existing window sashes. It may sound a bit invasive but today’s systems are remarkably easy to install and have a minimum effect on the existing structure since the window frames remain in place. ]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGreen Building & Products2010-02-08T12:42:52-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/a39dd2ec26e50eac2836d486c2bf1451-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/a39dd2ec26e50eac2836d486c2bf1451-7.html#unique-entry-id-7
One third of the energy you pay for probably leaks through holes in your house. Air leaks can also cause moisture and indoor air quality problems. This is a great read for anyone interested in learning how important the "Building Envelope" is to a homes performance.
The three most important forces affecting air movement in homes are equipment fans, wind, and the stack effect. Read the entire article online here.]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGeneral Remodeling2010-01-05T13:30:00-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/1ab52c5fbeb76c5860e1533a639d68b2-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/1ab52c5fbeb76c5860e1533a639d68b2-6.html#unique-entry-id-6
Advanced Renovations won the category for "Whole House Renovation Over $ 500K" at the 2009 North Carolina Homebuilders Association Stars Awards]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGreen Building & Products2010-01-05T12:11:29-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/9dc67ecc59b153bf0f4ec5184b15db13-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/9dc67ecc59b153bf0f4ec5184b15db13-5.html#unique-entry-id-5
Please follow the link below for the most up to date information regarding energy tax credits, what they are, and how to apply for the rebates and incentives.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index]]>dj@advancedrenovations.comGreen Building & Products2009-12-08T12:06:00-05:00http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/ecef5fed06b2d553b06b65b8aac80aa1-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.advancedrenovations.com/blog/files/ecef5fed06b2d553b06b65b8aac80aa1-3.html#unique-entry-id-3
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