A tour of twelve remodeled homes will be happening this weekend in metropolitan Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The tour, hosted by Home Builders Associations of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, is self-guided — so you can visit all twelve homes or just a few in your neighborhood.

Please visit the Tour of Remodeled Homes website for additional information including maps and tour times.

Photo courtesy www.cincinnatipreservation.org

Surfing through Old House Web looking for information on home re-modeling and DIY Projects when I came across this really interesting article about the Gamble House — of Proctor and Gamble noteriety. Apparently the house has come under dis-repair and some are trying to demolish the historic home, but others are trying to save the home for historic reasons. An interesting article about a historic home in Cincinnati.

According to an article published at CBS News’ moneywatch.com website:

…contractors’ labor costs are down about 10 percent from their 2007 peak, according to Angie Hicks, founder of the Angie’s List home services directory. But business is picking up. ServiceMagic.com, a site connecting homeowners with home service professionals, says remodeling project requests are up 49 percent from a year ago. And a recent American Express survey said 72 percent of affluent homeowners planned to make home improvements in 2010.

Three Key Rules

To save on a home improvement project, follow these rules for hiring a contractor:

• Flash Your Cash
• Make the Competition Fair but Stiff
• Don’t Be Rude

The article is well written and offers in-depth observations. If you are considering using a contractor in the near future this is worth reading. moneywatch.com – 3 Rules For Hiring Home Contractors ]]> http://www.homesforcincy.com/real-estate/3-rules-for-hiring-home-contractors/feed/ 0 http://www.homesforcincy.com/home-seller/10-autumn-home-design-decor-trends/ http://www.homesforcincy.com/home-seller/10-autumn-home-design-decor-trends/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:04:13 +0000 Kathy Landstra http://www.homesforcincy.com/?p=4708

Elaine Williamson of Elaine Williamson Designs posted a lengthy article about home decor and design trends that will be noticed and noticeable this coming fall. Blogging on the Styled, Staged & Sold website, Ms. Williamson discusses what’s really new and what’s coming back from the designer’s scrap pile — brass?!?

The entire article, 10 Autumn Home Design & Decor Trends, is located on Styled, Staged & Sold website from the National Association of REALTORS^®

1. Vintage Accents
2. Wallpaper!
3. Timeless Art
4. Elemental Color
5. Space simplification
6. Rug rage
7. Bed Basics
8. Pillow Talk
9. Window Treatments
10. Brass

Photo courtesy amb.photography via Flickr

Money Magazine has three cheap ideas for making your old kitchen feel like new. Interesting. Here is a summary:

• Update your backsplash
• Dress up old appliances
• Make your own concrete countertops

…painting appliances and concrete countertops? Wow. Kitchens are really getting interesting.

Visit Money Magazine if you would like to see the complete article