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		<title>Redecorating a Basement: Basement Design Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 21:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Basements]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Redecorating a basement can be tough for the average homeowner. Basements are generally dark and musty compared to the rest of the house, and regardless of your climate, your basement is probably susceptible to at least some level of dampness. There are ways to get around these roadblocks, though, and with the help of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Deck Design Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 17:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Porch & Deck]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Building a deck onto your home is an excellent way to spend more time outdoors. With a deck, you’re able to host holiday cookouts, entertain guests in the springtime, or simply relax outside after a stressful day of work. While you’ll probably need to hire a reputable contractor in your area to help you with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When Less Is More: Spotlight on Downsizing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Residential]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many Americans that followed the trend toward supersized homes realize they’re in over their heads, especially as their nests empty out. Unneeded space means extra places to clean, but that’s not all: It also means extra places to heat and cool. In an economy in which many Americans struggle to pay their bills each month, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Countertop Considerations</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You don’t have to watch shows like “House Hunters” for long to realize that, as Americans, we are obsessed with our countertops. Aside from wanting a particular material, though, there’s plenty to consider when it comes to your countertops. Unlike your cabinet doors, this surface is the work horse of your kitchen. You don’t want [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Want Advice About Your Custom-Built Dream Home? Build Now &amp; Build Smart</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Residential]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re considering having a home custom-built for you, you’ve chosen the perfect time to embark on such a journey! While it’s certainly no secret that the construction industry has had new constructions all-but thwarted due to the economy, the measures taken to keep the business alive can do nothing but benefit customers like you. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Reasons Not To Skimp on Commercial Remodeling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Commercial Projects]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re a business owner, it’s important for you to maintain a certain profit margin. Many entrepreneurs and small-business owners, in particular, can be pretty creative when it comes to cutting corners and saving cash. However, when it comes to selecting a builder for your next commercial remodeling project, the budget contractor might not be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should You Add Onto Your Home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Garage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Addition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Porch & Deck]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps your growing family is feeling cramped in its current quarters, or you have some extra cash and want to know if putting it into your home would be more worthwhile than using it toward buying another home? In the current economy, many homeowners are finding their homes being evaluated at far below what they’re [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blueprints: How to Read the Construction Designer’s Handwriting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:18:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blueprints are the universal language of builders and contractors. They are the way that everyone on a particular project works together to achieve the same final product. From building plans to electrical layouts, blueprints show every detail of the project. To the common eye, blueprints can be intimidating and difficult to interpret. However, building plans [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Increasing Your Kitchen Remodel&#8217;s Cost-to-Value Ratio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[According to Remodeling Magazine, the size and scope of your kitchen remodel can make a major difference—not only in initial cost but in the amount of cost that you’re likely to recoup in terms of added value. While a major kitchen remodel may be cost-prohibitive with an average cost of nearly $57,500, a minor kitchen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Bathroom Renovations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:45:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DRHCI</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remodeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The decision to remodel a bathroom is one not often regretted by homeowners, and there are many reasons for this. First, bathrooms (most of which contain a simple shower, a boring porcelain sink, and a plain toilet, all on top of white or off white vinyl flooring) are often quite neglected in terms of design, [...]]]></description>
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