It really depends, where is it located? how many people will be living in it? how much did it cost to build? it is one story or several stories? Over the last 42 years, the average new US house has increased in size by more than 1,000 square feet, from an average size of 1,660 square feet in 1973 (earliest year available from the Census Bureau) to 2,687 square feet last...
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Just recently I was asked the following a question on Quora, “could a person with a Class A contractors license build a home.” A great question and in the State of Californian the answer is no, but a Class B can. See the reference section below from the Contractors State License Board website to better understand the...
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The exterior of your house is the first thing people see when they are approaching your home, which is why you want to make sure you put your home’s best face forward, so to speak. A generic home without a personality is just that: unappealing,but add a few touches of color and texture and your home could come alive. So whether you’re looking to give...
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The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale recently opened a whimsical, comfort-food restaurant with a soda fountain, shuffleboard table and regional American specialties such as chicken-fried buffalo with buttermilk mash. The venue, Proof, is a radical departure in dining at the AAA Five Diamond property and a first for the luxury hotel chain. It’s also an example of a...
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Fast-casual and casual-dining restaurants appear to be cutting into market share for quick-service and upscale-casual chains, according to a new report from Technomic Inc. In its “Future of Casual Dining Consumer Trend Report,” the market research firm found that 85 percent of consumers surveyed said they eat at fast-casual restaurants at least once a month, and 82...
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As inovations in technology continue to advance, their impact on our homes will advance as well. Today utilities companies around the world are deploying smart meters. As a result, smart appliances (which use an intelligent power management strategy to optimize the load on the power distribution grid) will have a significant role to play in realizing the vision of...
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The kitchen is typically the most used room in any house. Because of this, a well planned and designed kitchen is critical to the enjoyment of every home. While design trends will change from one year to the next, what remains consistent are the 14 essential design elements required in every high-end kitchen design. 1. The “Work Triangle” An efficient...
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