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The 9 Most Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Contractor

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1. How long have you worked in this industry? You want to hire someone who has plenty of experience dealing with issues that could arise in the world of construction. As well, knowing all the little parts of a project comes only from years of experience. They know all there is on permitting, necessary inspections, and code compliance. Moreover, they will know to take necessary precautions to … [Read more...]

History of Insulation

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Home’s way back when weren’t the comfy cozy places we have today. During Viking and Egyptian times, homes were made out of mud and other materials. For the Egyptians, mud bricks kept their homes cool during the day and warm at night. The vikings used mud and straw that was stuffed between wood building materials to keep drafts out and warmth from fires in. The Greeks were the first to use Asbestos … [Read more...]

How to Spruce Up Your Christmas Decorations

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Christmas is a fun time of year; enjoying eggnog (or another holiday cocktail) with your family and friends and exchanging gifts. Maybe you’ve finally bought your own home or just feel like updating what you already have. Christmas decorations have come a long way from the dancing snowmen and bright red and green everything. Yea, those decorations are still fine, nostalgia is a great element to … [Read more...]

Custom Tile Shower- How it’s Done

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At Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. we have our tile guy. He not only does tile floors, but also creates beautiful custom tile shower stalls for our various bathroom remodels. But how does it all get done? Well, the first step is to make sure the time and money is taken into account. Before you commit to your custom tile shower. It will take several days, even up to a week to complete this … [Read more...]

Organizing Your Kid’s Bedroom

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Kids are busy bees, running around having fun, getting school work done, and eating you out of house and home. So you have probably noticed that their rooms can get a little messy. Sure, you have chores for them including picking up their messes, but what can you do to keep everything contained? Good news! There are plenty of ways to add storage spaces, plus you can pick some of these items cheap. … [Read more...]

How to Update Your Kitchen

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Have an outdated kitchen and aren’t ready to remodel yet? There are several projects you can do to update your kitchen. By doing these smaller projects, you can make your kitchen look better and extend it’s life. This way you can wait until you are ready to do a full remodel. Before you start anything, see what projects you want to do and get everything picked out. Paint your … [Read more...]

Building Your Backyard Fire Pit

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Tools and Materials: Shovel/trowelWheelbarrowHand tamperMalletLevelStake(s)String Spray paintMeasuring TapeGravelMortar or Masonry adhesivePavers (preferably fire resistant)Fire brick Other Tools and Materials Our list above shows materials you would need for a simple fire pit. Depending on the shape and desired aesthetics, you may need more tools and materials. Certain fire pit shapes … [Read more...]

Summer Home Improvements

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You may want to avoid the summer heat, but there are home improvements that are best done during this time of the year. Some of these home improvements can even be done from the comfort of your home, beating the worst heat of the day. Re-side your home Summer is a great time to re-side your home. The weather is a little more predictable, so those afternoon spring rains will no longer keep … [Read more...]

How to Build a Home Theater

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If you absolutely love movies, or hate even going to the movie theater, adding a home theater might be a perfect addition to your home. You'll have a great space to be able kick to back with family and friends to watch the next big blockbuster or an old classic.  Home theaters can be top of the line, budget friendly,and everything in-between. Whether you spend a little or a lot, a home … [Read more...]