It doesn’t take a king’s ransom to create a lavish-looking abode. Whether you’re remodeling, building anew or just looking for a simple update, experts offer up smart tips to ensure your space is classy without being costly.
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July 2009
These stressful economic times make already-challenging decisions even harder. Is this a good time to buy? What if I also have a home to sell? Is there such a thing as a “recession-proof” neighborhood? Otherwise confident and decisive people may find themselves quaking with indecision—and understandably so.
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March 2009
Sound-proof Room Keeps Drummer, Neighbors Happy
Tom Barr is a drummer with a passion for music that no neighbors could ever stifle. So when he and wife Robbie started remodeling their Erie basement the day after they moved into their house on Madison Drive, Tom’s hand-drawn plans included a soundproof band room. (more…)
July 2007
A “Party Basement” for Two, or Two Hundred
Ted and Mary Ott love swing dancing. When they decided to renovate their 3,100-square-foot basement, a vinyl dance floor was at the top of the list. (more…)
July 2007
No Need to Mess with Multi-plexes Anymore
Scott and Lisa Lyle clutch enough popcorn to feed their family of five. They enter the movie theater, excited to watch “Shrek” as floor lights guide them to their favorite seats. Their youngest, 3-year-old Aden, is making a lot of noise, running up and down the aisles and climbing on the furniture, but neither parent tries to quiet him. (more…)
July 2007
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