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Defining Design
The helpful tips and the practical solutions
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Value: It's not just about the money
This dictionary defines value as the regard that something is held to deserve...the importance or preciousness of something. So, who's defining what is precious to you and what you deserve?
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Put your budget where you can touch it
Marianne Cusato wrote the book on Getting Your House Right (literally!) She's also an expert on obtaining value through design. REdesign asked her how to get the most value from home improvement
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What is your "enough"? Financial freedom may be closer than you think.
Whether financial planning is your forte or not, taking the time to consider how much you need to enable the life you really want—not the one you think you should have—can offer valuable insight and guidance when prioritizing and planning your financial goals.
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Creating Great Lives
How to design a healthier, more meaningful life
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Cusato, Consumer Reports and Common Sense on Home Value
In this blog article, Consumer Reports asks Marianne Cusato 10 Questions. Of particular interest, is this one, "If people only remember one of your eight components of a valuable home, what should it be?"
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Adaptability, Livability, Sustainability and the No Maintenance Myth
Marianne Cusato explains the new buzzwords on home value, such as, Adaptability, Livability, Sustainability, and The No Maintenance Myth. For instance, Sustainability is not a checklist of products, points or a label. At its heart, sustainability is making a building or community livable and beautiful enough that people will want to maintain.
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Purpose and Pride Replace Plastic Promises
Somewhere along the line, homeowners were told they needed a "McMansion" or they didn't measure up. Our checklist of must-haves included granite countertops and media rooms without considering how we were going to live there. Thankfully, the new economy is encouraging a more practical approach.
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Experiencing Exterior Renovation
Design solutions to help you realize your home improvement goals
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Redesigning with James Hardie products
View before & after photos of redesign and remodel projects where James Hardie products were used to breathe new life into older homes.
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Cultivating Confident Decisions
Tips and information from the experts
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5 home repairs Consumer Reports says you shouldn't ignore
Consumer Reports' June 2009 issue advises homeowners to be vigilant about the condition of their home's exterior siding, and rates various siding products. We're pleased to report that HardiePlank is "recommended" by the publication, scoring "very good" and "excellent" in the testing criteria. The complete report is available online by subscription starting from $5.95.
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Boost your home's value with Remodeling magazine's #1 Return on Investment
Remodeling magazine is the industry's leading home improvement magazine. Since 1988, Remodeling magazine's Cost vs. Value Report has compared construction costs for common remodeling projects with the value they add to a home at resale in the current real estate market. The results: upscale siding projects using fiber-cement return the highest value at resale.
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6 ways your siding choice can prevent waste of time, money, paint, labor and worry
Before you decide what type of siding material is right for your home, take a look at the value you'll get with James Hardie® siding products with ColorPlus® technology.
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About James Hardie Preferred Remodelers
Any home improvement project can be stressful. Choosing the right contractor can make it successful, maybe even enjoyable. James Hardie has done the research for you, finding the most reliable, reputable contractors to install their products. Every contractor on our list has met the following requirements:
Replacement Contractor Program Requirements
- Single family residential replacement contractor—Primary business must be derived from Repair and Replacement work
- Compliance with James Hardie Installation Best Practices
- Professional sales approach
- 4 years in business as the same company under the same name
- Satisfactory record with the Better Business Bureau or other accredited rating agency
- Satisfactory credit report
- State Licensed
- Fully Bonded
- Liability Insurance $1,000,000 per occurrence
- Workman's Compensations Insurance
- Satisfactory background check with 10 past customers
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