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5 Home Improvement Projects You Need to Do Before the Snow Flies

By Mike Foti on September 11, 2018. Leave a Comment

Updated March 24, 2019 Home improvement projects can be sexy. Picture the laid-out Shaker-cabinet and granite countertop image you saw on Pinterest or in Better Homes and Gardens. Wouldn’t you just love entertaining in a kitchen like that? Home improvement projects can be the source of laughter….... Continue reading

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5 Surprising Reasons You Shouldn’t Listen to Your Remodeler (and five strategies for your project to go smoother)

By Mike Foti on March 10, 2018. 2 Comments

March 23, 2019 This article isn’t written to dis(respect) remodeling contractors and companies. Hey – the reality is I’m earning a living in this world. I’m a guy who designs, sells, wholesales and launches new remodeling products into the market – and I’ve been doing this since 1985 (man – that makes... Continue reading

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7 Smart Spring Home Improvement Projects to Fall in Love with Your Home Again

By Mike Foti on May 6, 2017. 2 Comments

Updated May 25 2021 Are you like me and H-A-T-E winter? “Old-Man-Winter” is finally behind us. Spring temperatures are here. I can smell the Lilac and Korean spice bushes outside my home. Everything is just perfect …. except the abuse winter inflicts on our houses. Now that I’m getting outside... Continue reading

How to design a mud room or entryway to embrace the outdoors

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Designing a Mud Room and Entryway to Embrace the Outdoors

By Mike Foti on April 16, 2016. 2 Comments

A house is not a home unless you can embrace all of its surroundings – inside and out. This is certainly a statement Bridget O’Callahan of University Heights Ohio could agree with. You see Bridget loves her outdoor space! There is nothing quite like the sounds of the birds chirping, the smells of... Continue reading

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Exterior Door Remodeling Continues as Big Trend in 2015

By Mike Foti on April 13, 2015. Leave a Comment

Homeowners are always on the hunt for home improvement and remodeling projects that increase property value while remaining low-cost. The list for consideration often includes bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling or entire home additions; however, many homeowners fail to realize the value in a... Continue reading

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Stylish and Practical Exterior Doors and Windows add Curb Appeal

By Mike Foti on March 23, 2015. Leave a Comment

Looking for a unique and stylish entry way or exterior window? Exterior products are more than just a door or just a window; these products add personality and curb appeal to your home. An artistically designed door not only allows visitors to come in but it invites them in. Doors Doors can be customized... Continue reading

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20 Works of Art – Kansas City Urban Renewal Homes with Purpose, Passion and Practicality

By Mike Foti on January 24, 2015. Leave a Comment

Renewing a part of a cities’ core is not for the meek at heart. Urban renewal requires a clear sense of purpose, a passion to see what can be, and a healthy dose of practicality. When Randy Kietzman (an architect) and Jane Kietzman (a custom home builder) in Kansas City Missouri had a vision to build... Continue reading

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Using Color: What Does Your Front Door Say about You?

By Mike Foti on October 31, 2014. Leave a Comment

Did you know that the ways we use color in our lives and homes can offer others a peek into our personalities? Think about some of your favorite brands and products. What kinds of colors are used to entice you to make a purchase? What feelings do you associate with these colors and products? Believe... Continue reading

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Glass block garage windows – protect your valuables and your family

By Mike Foti on October 4, 2014. Leave a Comment

I was recently saddened when a friend announced on Facebook his home was broken into…..and he actually blamed it on Facebook! The reality is in this new era of social media many people know where you are ….and many people know where you are not (in this case my friend was posting to Facebook when... Continue reading

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Steel Door Replacement Named as Remodeling Project with Highest ROI

By Mike Foti on September 30, 2014. Leave a Comment

Is your current home in need of several updates this fall, but you aren’t sure where to spend your money? According to a nationwide report published earlier this year by Remodeling Magazine, steel entry door replacement offers the highest return on investment out of more than 30 common projects, returning... Continue reading

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