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The Kitchen Cousins will speak three times on Saturday, Jan. 25 about their remodeling adventures at the he NARI Home Improvement Show, which continues through Sunday, Jan. 26 at the I-X Center.
The HGTV stars will take questions from audience members on the Main Stage at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.
NARI offers homeowners a chance to hear advice from experts like the Kitchen Cousins, and see exhibits such as the Ultimate Outdoor Escape exhibit.
The Ultimate Outdoor Escape exhibit, sponsored by Land Creations Landscaping Co. in Columbia Station, highlights the trend of bringing the indoors to the outdoors, said designer Teal Rickards. It shows homeowners whats possible when creating a spacious and comfortable outdoor living space.
The exhibit is divided into seating, culinary and relaxation zones, Rickards said. Granite countertops, a built-in refrigerator and grill would make it a snap to cook and serve a meal to guests in the nearby conversation grouping.
A pergola created a privacy screen around the hot tub, big-screen television and nearby rain showerhead and drain. You could rinse off before hopping in the hot tub, or on a hot day, you can cool off, Rickards said. On cool nights, a portable fire pit that looked like an old-fashioned wood stove could provide a bit of warmth.
This kind of private-yet-open pergola could be added off a master bedroom, he said.
There are lots of other exhibits to see at the NARI show. Dont miss the display of seven deluxe doghouses designed and built by students at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. NARI contractors donated all the materials, said NARI spokesman Ed Flash Ferenc.
Theres a lighthouse doghouse, a Mail Pooch Barn, a salt-box doghouse, a pentagon-shaped one and one that resembles a school house. NARI attendees can bid on the doghouses via eBay, and money raised will benefit the Animal Protective League, Ferenc said.
Its an educational experience for students and it benefits the APL, he said.
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A new steel door may not sound like the sexiest addition to your house, but it's one of the financially savviest. According to Remodeling Magazines 2014 Cost V. Value report, homeowners who install a steel door can expect to recoup nearly 97 percent of the cost when the home sells.
Exterior work on a property, from new siding to replacing windows, dominate the list of projects that offer the biggest bang for your buck. They offer the largest return because a potential home sale can be made or broken on the exterior alone, real estate agents say.
Its all about first impression, no question about that, said John Kmiecik, regional vice president for the National Association of Realtors and a Chicago-area real estate agent. When Im sitting with my buyers in my car and we pull up to a home, if it doesn't look halfway decent, my buyers in many cases say, 'John let's take a pass on this, because I just don't like the outside.
Buyers typically assume that if the exterior of the house hasnt been maintained, then the interior hasnt either, Kmiecik said.
So does a steel door really make that big of an impression? Not necessarily, but it improves security and offers energy savings through better insulation. Thats the other reason exterior projects also push up the value of a home -- they tend to be practical. Unlike adding luxurious finishes to a kitchen that a new owner may not adore, new siding or new windows generally appeal to any buyer.
Although home exterior projects may deliver a greater return on investment than interior remodeling, all of the 35 home improvement projects listed in the survey returned value this year, thanks to rising home prices that exceeded increasing construction costs.
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This kitchen is a relatively closed kitchen with a doorway on one end leading to a more formal dining room and a doorway on the other end leading to the family room.
Brent Murray, Renovation Design Group
When seeing a new house or newer apartment, it will most likely include an open concept kitchen in the design. Many people love the idea of an open kitchen that isn't separated from the rest of the living space and may be part of a great room. They are very desirable for families and people who love to entertain. Builders have caught on and are now including this type of kitchen in almost every new plan.
However, while the majority may prefer it, the open kitchen doesnt work for everyone. While there are many requests to open the kitchen to the surrounding rooms, there are some people who prefer a more private, closed kitchen.
There is no "architectural" right answer, the decision must be based on the homeowners personality and preferences. The introverted type of person, who values privacy, usually prefers a closed kitchen that is separated from the main living space, while the extrovert may feel isolated and suffocated in such a set-up and would prefer the open concept.
If a person is trying to decide which kitchen is right for he or she, here are some pros and cons to consider.
The case for the closed kitchen
The cook who prefers a closed kitchen usually is a more formal, traditional person. They prefer to eat in another room and keep the dishes and remains of meal preparation out of sight.
For centuries the kitchen was closed, and it was improper for anyone to be in the kitchen but the cook(s). The kitchen of yesteryear was secluded and private, and some cooks still prefer it that way. They prefer to focus on the task of cooking and dont want to be disturbed by people passing through their work triangle.
Closed kitchens tend to have better task lighting than open kitchens. Because there are multiple functions happening in an open kitchen, it tends to lose the focus on the proper lighting for the work that goes on there. (This is a common design flaw in new houses, but when you are remodeling you can make sure this doesnt happen.)
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North American Lighting Inc. will occupy this now-vacant 75,000-square-foot office building in Farmington Hills.
A vacant 75,000-square-foot Farmington Hills office building will soon be fully occupied by the local office of Paris, Ill.-based automotive lighting supplier North American Lighting Inc.
The 11-year-old building located south of 12 Mile Road and east of Halstead Road has been empty since 2012, when its previous occupant, Henniges Automotive Holdings Inc., relocated to Auburn Hills. It will become North American Lightings Engineering Research and Development headquarters.
North American Lighting currently has 45,000 square feet of space at 38900 Hills Tech Drive, located north of I-696 and east of Haggerty Road.
The deal closed in mid-December and took about five months to negotiate, said Todd Howley, senior vice president of brokerage services for Farmington Hills-based Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions LLC, which represented the landlord.
Friedmans construction and design team will turn the space into a lighting test lab and research and development office, according to a press release. Friedman Vice President of Construction Jim Parrinello will oversee the project, which is expected to be complete by June.
In December, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced incentives for North American Lighting to expand to the new facility. The project is expected to generate up to $6.8 million in capital investment and create a total of 76 new jobs, according to the MEDC.
The Southfield office of Mohr Partners Inc. represented North American Lighting, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan-based Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Randall Tarnow, the Mohrs managing partner, said the North American will move all of its 220-230 local employees to the new location once construction is complete.
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VANCOUVER -- A building boom downtown is creating much-needed office space in Vancouver, city officials say.
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson helped break ground Thursday on The Exchange, a $200-million, 31-storey Credit Suisse office tower in the financial district, one of seven buildings now under construction downtown.
Robertson heralded the projects as an end to the citys business vacancy woes, as Vancouver remains one of North Americas tightest markets for office space.
Vancouvers vacancy rate for Class A office space sits at 5.3 per cent. That compares with 8.7 per cent in Montreal and 9.7 per cent in Edmonton. But according to Cushman and Wakefield, Vancouvers vacancy rate is projected to jump to 7.7 per cent this year and to 10.5 per cent in 2015.
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When it comes to the strength of Vancouvers office market, weve come a long way in the last five years. Robertson said. A few years ago our economy was being held back by a lack of space, we had a critical shortage and its wonderful to see the market respond.
He said the city has approved as much office space in the last four years as in the previous decade. Up until recently, the city was projecting a critical shortage of office space by 2031 if land-use policies remained the same. Robertson said new zoning bylaws enacted in 2009 helped get the new towers off the ground. The seven towers under construction downtown will total 2.18-million square feet of new office space.
He said Credit Suisses decision to build from the ground up in Vancouver signals that international corporations realize the city is one of the strongest office markets in North America.
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Dear Jim: I want to add a solar sunroom for inexpensive extra living space and so it will help heat our house. I would like to build a kit myself or to make one from scratch. What things should I consider?
Mike F.
Answer: A sunroom can provide wonderful living space for your family.
Although it is typically less expensive per square foot to have a sunroom built as compared to a typical room addition, it still is not inexpensive.
Many companies sell sunrooms that are in kit form, but most want to also do the construction. This is not only to make more profit, but building one is typically not as simple as it looks. Most of these sunrooms use extruded aluminum frame members.
I persuaded a sunroom company, which always does the installation, to send the components to me since I am an experienced do-it-yourselfer. It took me three weeks of hard work to build it. They told me it typically takes two of their factory-trained workers only three days to build one.
In order to use the sunroom to capture enough solar heat to help warm your house, it should face south or southwest. It should be open to the house or have fans to move the solar-heated air into the house. Adequate solar mass, from bricks, stone, water barrels, etc. is needed to store the solar heat.
A sunroom that is designed and oriented properly to capture solar heat will typically overheat in the summer. Since you plan to use it for additional living space, it will need summertime ventilation and movable shading.
Building a sunroom yourself from scratch is the best way to keep costs down and capture the most solar heat. Depending upon your orientation to the sun, trees, lot size, etc., you will have the design flexibility to build a non-rectangular sunroom to accomplish your goals of heat and space.
For most do-it-yourselfers, using 2-by-4 lumber framing is the easiest and least expensive. Draw up a basic design you desire. Visit local window contractors and home center stores to see what size windows they have.
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Green Lake, Wis. (PRWEB) January 24, 2014
Heidel House Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Moskos to the position of executive chef. Moskos, a celebrated chef, self-published cookbook author and culinary business founder, will now lead all dining outlets and private events at the Wisconsin lakeshore resort.
Moskos comes to Heidel House Resort having worked in culinary for more than 25 years. He attended Triton College in River Grove, Ill., and completed a three-year culinary apprenticeship with Westin Hotels & Resorts, where he graduated with the highest score to date. He then worked his way up the culinary hierarchy, holding several positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts throughout the Chicago area. He has worked as an executive chef for his last 10 years in the business, most recently at Chicagos Westin Lombard Yorktown Center.
During his career Moskos has had several opportunities to showcase his passion and expertise. He has catered to celebrities such as President George Bush Senior, Al Gore, James A. Lovell and Hulk Hogan. He was also featured on an episode of WOW Networks Platinum Weddings in 2010.
In May 2013, Moskos published his own cookbook. The Art of Good Eating is a collection of recipes, stories, tips and tricks written for any home cook who is preparing to entertain family and friends. It marked the launch of his cooking demonstration business of the same name, which aspires to educate and empower others so they may confidently cook in the comfort of their own homes.
It is a pleasure to welcome Chef Tom to Heidel House Resort, said Gereson Yongo, food and beverage director. He is not only extremely knowledgeable in the hospitality culinary arena, but brings with him an ambition and enthusiasm that spreads to the rest of the team. I look forward to the developments we make to the guest experience under his leadership.
Heidel House Resort includes four restaurants as well as banquet facilities. The bistro-style Sunroom, BoatHouse Pub and fine dining Grey Rock boast incredible views of Green Lake, each with their own distinct menu. The Spa Caf offers lunch with a floor-to-ceiling view of Tuscumbia Country Club for Evensong Spa guests. In addition to the 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, private events with catering are held in the outdoor Carriage Tent and 60-foot Escapade yacht.
For more information, visit http://www.heidelhouse.com or call 800-444-2812.
ABOUT HEIDEL HOUSE RESORT & SPA Nestled on 20 wooded acres on the shores of beautiful Green Lake, Heidel House Resort & Spa has earned the reputation as one of Wisconsin's finest resorts and conference centers. The full-service resort contains 190 guestrooms, three restaurants, 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, a 60-foot yacht and the luxurious Evensong Spa. It was selected as the "Best Wisconsin Lakeshore Resort" by readers of Wisconsin Meetings Magazine in 2013. http://www.heidelhouse.com
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