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		<title>Pick Your Appliances First</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The days when a kitchen was a stove, a refrigerator, a sink, and some cabinets, are gone.  New kitchens today have a startling range of possibilities: double ovens with microwave/convection options, steamer ovens, halogen ovens, wine refrigerators, induction cooktops, grills, downdraft exhaust, and many other newcomers to the appliance scene. In planning a new kitchen, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some Tips on Kitchen Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:04:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several significant ways that the use of kitchens has changed since the mid-century, which may make your existing kitchen layout obsolete: Today, the family and guests WILL be in the kitchen while you are cooking. You need to plan on where they can socialize without getting in the way of the food preparation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t be Shocked When You Upgrade Your Electrical System</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because electrical systems are a seeming mystery, homeowners involved in a remodeling usually simply trust their electricians to do a responsible, safe job. And most electricians are remarkably conscientious with their work, making sure that it &#8220;meets code.&#8221;  But many opportunities to improve existing problems and eliminate future ones are routinely lost to inattention. Most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insuring Your Project&#8217;s Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remodeling, like all construction projects, is a risky business. Construction accidents are as common as the sawdust on the floor. If something happens on your project, will you be protected from severe financial consequences? Before starting any construction project, it&#8217;s essential to discuss your insurance requirements with your insurance advisor (ie. your insurance agent/broker). Although [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All Plans Are Not Created Equal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent remodeling class that I taught, a student raised her hand and asked, &#8220;If I can get computer-drawn plans for my kitchen remodeling from one of the big home improvement centers (which will do them for free), why would I need an architect to draw plans?&#8221; From the nods around the room, I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saving Money in Design Fees &#8212; A Good Idea?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across a very interesting survey done a few years ago. Homeowners who had done projects were interviewed as to their satisfaction levels. Those who had paid more in design fees (e.g. to an architect) were overwhelmingly more satisfied in the end than those who had paid low fees. Why this surprising result? In [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Bids Too Early Can Be Disastrous!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 19:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine walking into a car dealership and asking the salesperson for a price on a &#8220;white medium-sized car.&#8221;  It would be a silly request, of course, unless you told the salesman the exact make, model, options, and accessories you wanted.  Yet many people try to get competitive quotes from contractors for their remodeling project, based [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HOW MUCH???!!! (An architect&#8217;s guide to expensive construction)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two remodeled kitchens, side by side &#8212; same size, virtually same layout. One kitchen cost $35K to remodel, the other a whopping $175K. What causes some projects to get so expensive? To a very large extent, dear reader, YOU do. (Well, assuming you’re a homeowner doing a construction project.) A huge percentage of the variation [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home design software can help, but it&#8217;s not enough&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Go into any large bookstore or computer store, and you&#8217;ll see an astounding number of computer software programs for home remodelers. And I know that people are buying these programs to help themselves design their own remodeling project. Over the past few years, I&#8217;ve noticed more and more clients coming to me with computer-drafted sketches, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remodeling for the Children in the House</title>
		<link>http://www.richardmorrison.com/03/remodeling-children-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard Morrison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Small children are often left out of the design process during a remodeling. But you have a number of opportunities to get your children involved. Not only will they learn an appreciation for the construction process, they will be grateful for being included. (Even if they don’t say so!) As an added benefit, you may [...]]]></description>
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