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Concrete driveways should last years if properly mixed and installed. Concrete driveways will stand up to deicing salts and freezing temperatures. Make sure the mix is right and the concrete installation is done at the right time of year.

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Disabilities may eventually make living in your home hard to accomplish. Kitchen design with barrier free planning will make things simpler. Make sure there is enough room to maneuver a wheelchair if necessary. Design heights of sinks and cabinets is important. Kitchen appliances should be user friendly for those with limited mobility.

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New vinyl sidings imitate natural wood grains. But because it still expands and contracts, vinyl siding takes skill to install. The interlocking pieces must be nailed correctly so the vinyl siding doesn't rattle during high wind.

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Put a ceramic shower seat in your bathroom. Make it attractive and waterproof. Shower stall seats are a great convenience. Make them out of cultured marble, ceramic tile, marble, granite or solid surface countertop material.

 

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Garage doors -- beautiful, quiet, secure and maintenance free. Some doors now look like natural wood and are stainable. Garage doors are weather tight and secure. Windows into the garage now allow natural light but obscure the view in. Garage door openers are high tech. Garage door installation should be left to the professionals.

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Brass hardware tarnishes. To protect brass from oxidation or tarnish manufacturers apply clear coatings at the factory. However, they still may tarnish over time. Some manufacturers now offer tarnish free hardware with a lifetime guarantee.

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Paint removal and finish removal products come in many different types and with different active ingredients. Read the labels of those paint removers and paint solvents you are considering!

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