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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
If the answer is yes, you really should read about the new EPA Renovating, Repair and Painting (RRP) law that will be in effect next month. This is going to be especially important to you when you hire someone for remodeling, renovations, repair or painting which disturbs more then six square feet on the interior and more than twenty square feet on the exterior. You can read all about it at the EPA's website. We also offer information on our site, including copies of Villa Builders' Certified Firm certificate and Jeff Hall's Certified Renovator certificate.
If you have any questions or would like our help, give us a call at 410-349-3282.
Enjoy your week,
Joanne
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Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency |
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 |
For Maryland residents considering swapping out appliances for more energy efficient models, keep your eyes open for possible Maryland mail-in appliance rebates. The rebate program is tentatively scheduled to start sometime in April. According to the U.S. Department of Energy's website, refrigerators and clothes washers that are Energy Star® qualifed and ultra efficient will be eligible.
For complete details, click here. While you are there, click on 'tax credits' to learn more about other tax credits being offered through 2010.
Enjoy your week,
Joanne
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5 No Cost Things You Can Start Doing Now for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project |
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
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It has been a couple of weeks since our record snow storms, and finally the snow is melting. Lots of time spent at home, usually gets me thinking about my next project. If you are like me, and are thinking about re-doing your kitchen, here are five easy things to get you started on the path to having the kitchen you always wanted.
1. He/she who "wears the apron" is a good person to chat with about the what, where and why when considering a new design/layout for your kitchen remodeling project. Folks who 'wear the apron', share, from personal experience, what they love most and what they hate about their kitchens. So, talk with your neighbors, family, and friends.
2. Even more helpful is to have the opportunity to speak with someone who has recently been through the process of kitchen remodeling. I've had the pleasure of working with homeowners who were very meticulous in visualizing the layouts of their kitchens. Their meticulous efforts--from telling us what they wanted to achieve, asking questions, reviewing cabinet layouts, viewing 3D renderings from several perspectives--just to name a few, and our own "persnickety-ness" for details helped them achieve the kitchen of their dreams.
3. Keep in mind, if you 'wear the apron' in your home and are ready to remodel your kitchen soon--now is a good time to start assembling photos and ideas from magazines that are representative of the kitchen styles you like.
4. Consider generating a list of your frustrations you experience regularly in your kitchen. Jot them down and keep the list posted on your refrigerator where you can add to it as you think of more things that bug you about your current kitchen. From this list, we can establish design goals for your new kitchen.
5. Complete a comprehensive kitchen questionnaire with Joanne.
If you have any thoughts or comments, as always, email me at
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. If #2 interests you, our clients are the best--and I'm happy to help you connect with a Villa client.
Looking forward to spring and drier ground!
Joanne
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