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The U.S. Commerce Department reported an increase in household spending in January 2013, showing economic growth for the third month in a row. As the economy begins to slowly rebound, things are looking brighter for retailers. Businesses looking for an edge, understand the value of good location and attractive stores. While owning space is ideal [...]

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Home trends do not come and go as quickly as fashion trends. They are often dictated by the economy and lifestyle. Generations have different priorities and they are incorporated into the landscape of a home.  Most of the trends for 2013 began showing up before this year and reflect a move toward making a home [...]

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Fueled by a lack of vacant properties, aging housing stock, and foreclosures that have left older homes deteriorating, Austin is seeing a trend in tearing down older properties and constructing new homes. This alternative is becoming more popular with many transplants moving in from areas, such as California, who don’t want older homes that are [...]

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The hood for your range can sometimes be a forgotten design element, when in fact, if the selection is done poorly can negatively affect the final look and functionality of your entire kitchen. The award-winning Normandy Designer, Kathryn O’Donovan, has compiled a short outline of how to pick out a hood that is perfectly suited [...]

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Apron front sinks used to be a design element of the past, but in recent years they have been on an up-sweep in the design world. “They’ve really gained a lot of momentum,” says Normandy Remodeling Designer Leslie Lawrence, “I’m especially seeing an increase of apron front sinks in white kitchens.” People are using apron [...]

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Go big or go home. If a homeowner is putting forth the time and effort to remodel their home, they want the best. While remodeling budgets vary, many homeowners have waited and saved their dollars to make drastic changes to a room, changes they have been pondering for a long time. “While many homeowners want [...]

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Hardscape has become the new buzz word for homeowners. The term refers to landscaping features constructed from inorganic materials and can include driveways, patios, walkways, water features, fire pits, and planters. While landscape installation may have been affected by the housing slowdown, homeowners have developed a deep love for their outdoor spaces and the hardscape [...]

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Homeowners are taking advantage of porches to emphasize and increase the entertaining possibilities or to notably enhance their home’s curb appeal. Normandy Designer Leslie Lee has noticed this popular outdoor living trend and has helped numerous homeowners add the right porch for them. “People are either adding a porch to the front of the home [...]

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New home sales were up 7.6 percent in May, according to the Commerce Department. They also reported sales in the South grew by 12.7 percent. This encouraging news along with the fact that mortgage rates are at a record low, is causing homebuilders to redouble their efforts to meet the demand of homebuyers. While potential [...]

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Concrete is a sturdy, durable material, not exactly what someone envisions as a hot new design element, but concrete has come a long way baby. Concrete no longer has to be dull, gray and boring. With a stout and less expensive material like concrete, it is no wonder improvements have been made to transform it [...]

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