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		<description><![CDATA[Spring Renewal and Home Maintenance Spring is here!  That means baseball games, flowers blooming and… spring cleaning?  Yes, with longer daylight hours and open windows, we all start seeing (and feeling) the dust that has accumulated over the past winter months.  Spring is the time for replenishing, repairing, and revamping, so why not some remodeling?  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spring Renewal and Home Maintenance</span></strong></p>
<p>Spring is here!  That means baseball games, flowers blooming and… spring cleaning?  Yes, with longer daylight hours and open windows, we all start seeing (and feeling) the dust that has accumulated over the past winter months.  Spring is the time for replenishing, repairing, and revamping, so why not some remodeling?  Whether it’s just painting a room or finishing an entire basement, Foster Remodeling Solutions wants to refresh your home.</p>
<p><strong>The Little Things</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/2011/04/grout_guy.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-235" style="margin: 10px;" title="grout_guy" src="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/2011/04/grout_guy.jpg" alt="Guy applying grout" width="180" height="180" /></a>Having a hard time getting the grout clean in your bathroom or kitchen?  Let our handyman come and re-grout and re-caulk your space for a fresh new look.  Replacing the light fixtures and light bulbs (fluorescent of course) can restore the ambiance to any room in your home.  With just a little paint, all your walls, trim, and moldings will look like new.  Adding crown molding or a chair rail will rekindle the love you once had for your home.</p>
<p><strong>Get Outside</strong></p>
<p>Bring the outdoors in by cleaning or replacing your windows, doors and screens.  This will also help keep the cool air inside during the hot summer months while replenishing your bank account.  Decks and patios are great for outdoor entertaining.  This spring, make sure yours is up to code and repair any damages.  No deck?  Foster Remodeling Solutions can build one for you to relax and recharge at after a long day at work.</p>
<p><strong>Organize</strong></p>
<p>Spring cleaning is not only about dusting and disinfecting, it’s also about getting organized.    Make your life simpler with custom cabinets.  Everything in your kitchen, bath, or closet will have a place making things easier to find and keeping clutter off the floor.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/2011/04/GreenIdeas1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-238" style="margin: 5px;" title="GreenIdeas" src="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/2011/04/GreenIdeas1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></a>Go Green</strong></p>
<p>Clean your newly remodeled home with natural and non-toxic products keeping your family and home healthy.</p>
<p><strong>Enjoy</strong></p>
<p>Want other ideas to help you rejuvenate your home and lifestyle?  Contact us for a free initial consultation.  Let Foster Remodeling Solutions do the repairing and the renovating while you enjoy your life!</p>
<p>written by: Carin Demmon, Design Consultant</p>
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		<title>How Much Unused Space Is In Your Basement?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:04:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your basement a hidden gold mine of space? Imagine it with more walls. Maybe it’s time for you to do some custom remodeling.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is the basement the most neglected space in your home? When it exists as one wide-open space at the bottom of a long stairway, it often serves as the catch-all place for junk and storage. It does not have nice furniture or wall decorations. Sometimes it doesn’t even have a finished ceiling. This is where the large appliances live – the washer and dryer, or maybe the extra refrigerator and freezer. It’s where you put Aunt Mary’s old couch or let the kids finger paint on a rainy day.</p>
<p>Is your basement a hidden gold mine of space? Imagine it with more walls. Maybe it’s time for you to do some <a href="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/" target="_blank">custom remodeling</a>. Divide the basement into two or three more rooms. There would still be plenty of room for storage and appliances, but the wide-open space can probably be used much more efficiently. Maybe it’s something you’ve always wanted to do, but never seem to get to.</p>
<p>Here are a few ideas to get you started.</p>
<p><strong>Bedroom</strong></p>
<p>Who needs their own bedroom? Has your family expanded since you bought the house? Maybe your children are sharing a room. Things might be a little more peaceful if they had their own rooms. Teen-agers would definitely agree with that.</p>
<p><strong>Bathroom</strong></p>
<p>Has someone in your home been dubbed a “bathroom hog”? This might be one way to solve the problem. Improve the one you have with a remodel to add a shower or tub. If there is no bathroom downstairs, adding one is probably easier than you think.</p>
<p><strong>Playroom</strong></p>
<p>Do the kids have a safe place to play where they can be a little noisy? Give them their own haven with soft floors and cozy furniture. Make a playroom big enough for the train set, the Barbie dolls and the Wii.</p>
<p><strong>Storage Room</strong></p>
<p>Are things piled up in the basement? Use shelving to make the most of all that space. Line the walls with storage units or rows of shelves to store paint cans, small appliances and sports gear. Anything that is in boxes or piled up in a corner can be neatly stowed away until it is needed.</p>
<p><strong>Entertainment</strong></p>
<p>Do you need a comfortable place for another TV or are you ready for a new entertainment center? Put sound proofing in the walls and move Aunt Mary’s couch in here. Add a small fridge and a bar with a sink for cold drinks and refreshments during the game or a movie. This can become a room for rest, relaxation and enjoyment.</p>
<p><strong>Computer Room</strong></p>
<p>Do you have a computer room? This might be a good place to put one. Maybe your office upstairs is too noisy or distracting. Move it downstairs to the basement and convert the room upstairs into something else, like a bedroom. Consider installing wireless networking to make it compatible with your laptop.</p>
<p>When you are ready to remodel your basement, give <a href="http://www.fosterremodeling.com/contact.asp" target="_blank">Foster Remodeling a call</a>. We specialize in Northern  Virginia home renovations. We can help you with interior remodeling for your basement and help you do it on budget and on time.</p>



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