FrontDoor Unlocked - HGTV's FrontDoor Real Estate Blog » remodeling http://blog.frontdoor.com News and thoughts from behind the FrontDoor Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:06:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Welcome our new sister site HGTVRemodels.com! http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2011/09/16/welcome-our-new-sister-site-hgtvremodels-com/ http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2011/09/16/welcome-our-new-sister-site-hgtvremodels-com/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:13:01 +0000 Annalisa Burgos http://blog.frontdoor.com/?p=2337 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Welcome our new sister site HGTVRemodels.com!", url: "http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2011/09/16/welcome-our-new-sister-site-hgtvremodels-com/" }); ]]>

Get tips and advice for remodeling your kitchen -- and every space in and out of your home -- at HGTVRemodels.com.

Ever wanted to remodel your kitchen but felt overwhelmed by the idea of starting the project?

A lot of people do.

That’s where HGTVRemodels.com comes in. Your beloved HGTV has created a new website that helps you make your design dreams a reality, bridging vision and execution.

No more fear about where to start. No more confusion as to what to buy. No more anxiety about creating a budget.

Kitchen. Bathroom. Front yard. Even that new guest room addition you desperately need. HGTVRemodels offers tips to renovate any space, create any project.

As one of the many people who worked on this wonderful new site (ok, I’m a bit biased), I have to say there’s no other site with resources and guides like this out there.

I’m especially inspired by the planning guides. The Kitchen Planning Guide makes me want to create an awesome entertaining kitchen where my family and friends can enjoy my husband’s amazing cooking.

Hmm, but my tiny Manhattan apartment isn’t really conducive to entertaining. If only I had a house.

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]]> http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2011/09/16/welcome-our-new-sister-site-hgtvremodels-com/feed/ 1 5 Days Left to Enter HGTV FrontDoor’s Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/05/21/5-days-left-to-enter-hgtv-frontdoors-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/ http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/05/21/5-days-left-to-enter-hgtv-frontdoors-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 13:23:52 +0000 Annalisa Burgos http://blog.frontdoor.com/?p=2073 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "5 Days Left to Enter HGTV FrontDoor’s Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes", url: "http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/05/21/5-days-left-to-enter-hgtv-frontdoors-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/" }); ]]> backyardThe weather’s nice so it’s time to do some spring cleaning. There is no excuse for unsightly yards and outdoor areas.

Need more motivation? What about $3,000 in cash?

You’ve got 5 days to enter to win HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes.

That means 5 more entries (once per day) until it ends on May 25, 2010.

So get to it!

Ends Tuesday: Last Chance to Enter!

Enter the Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes daily until May 25 for your chance to win $3,000 in cash.

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]]> http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/05/21/5-days-left-to-enter-hgtv-frontdoors-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/feed/ 2 Win $3,000 in cash in HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes! http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/26/win-3000-in-cash-in-hgtvs-frontdoor-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/ http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/26/win-3000-in-cash-in-hgtvs-frontdoor-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:51:37 +0000 Annalisa Burgos http://blog.frontdoor.com/?p=2064 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Win $3,000 in cash in HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes!", url: "http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/26/win-3000-in-cash-in-hgtvs-frontdoor-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/" }); ]]> You don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on home improvements to add value to your home.

Replacing outdated bathroom fixtures or adding roll-out shelves and drawer organizers to your kitchen cabinets are inexpensive upgrades.

If you’re looking to spruce up your home, whether you’re selling or in it for the long haul, enter to win HGTV’s FrontDoor Home Face-Lift Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will win $3,000 in cash to help with home improvements. Enter once a day until May 25, 2010.

In the meantime, find inspiration and start planning your remodel with these ideas:

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]]> http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/26/win-3000-in-cash-in-hgtvs-frontdoor-home-face-lift-sweepstakes/feed/ 4 Make everyday Earth Day with these green ideas for your home http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/22/make-everyday-earth-day-with-these-green-ideas-for-your-home/ http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/22/make-everyday-earth-day-with-these-green-ideas-for-your-home/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:29:53 +0000 Annalisa Burgos http://blog.frontdoor.com/?p=2056 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Make everyday Earth Day with these green ideas for your home", url: "http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/22/make-everyday-earth-day-with-these-green-ideas-for-your-home/" }); ]]> hgtv-green-home-cape-cod-cottageHappy Earth Day!

In honor of the 40th anniversary of the official start of the environmental movement, your friends at FrontDoor want to offer these valuable tips for living green:

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]]> http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2010/04/22/make-everyday-earth-day-with-these-green-ideas-for-your-home/feed/ 0 Neighborhood Snapshot: Upper West Side in New York City http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2009/10/01/neighborhood-snapshot-upper-west-side-in-new-york-city/ http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2009/10/01/neighborhood-snapshot-upper-west-side-in-new-york-city/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:47 +0000 Annalisa Burgos http://blog.frontdoor.com/?p=1736 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Neighborhood Snapshot: Upper West Side in New York City", url: "http://blog.frontdoor.com/blog/2009/10/01/neighborhood-snapshot-upper-west-side-in-new-york-city/" }); ]]> In New York City, where space is scarce, homeowners have to be creative when customizing their living space. Native New Yorker Arlyn Gajilan set out to turn her Manhattan studio into a peaceful, eco-friendly oasis in an urban jungle.

See how a well-planned, “green” renovation can increase home value and learn more about the Upper West Side, a suburban-like, family-friendly neighborhood with the benefits of a big city lifestyle.

Click here to view the embedded video.

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