A staircase is a functional part of a home, but with the right choice in design and material, you can turn it into a beautiful feature of your home. For those who are building a home or those who need to undertake stair tread remodeling because creaks and visible cracks, the following list of treads can help you narrow down your choice. Treads can be made to match any decor, with beveled or decorative edging. You can also have the wood distressed and hand-scraped to create a classic look with great value. Here are some wood options.

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Most prospective home buyers look for a house that fits their needs at the time of the purchase. Not every house is equipped with the universal design features necessary to keep homeowners safe as they age, though. If your home is not already designed for aging in place, you may want to consider remodeling two key areas of your home’s interior to put these changes in place before you need them.

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To add both beauty and value to the rooms in your house, crown molding is just one of the many trim options you have. Best left to a professional contractor, especially when you choose coped crown molding installation, this is an affordable project that adds worth to your home.

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As you or your loved ones age, it’s important to plan ahead for the changes that will occur over time and the needs those changes will bring. While it is necessary for some older adults to eventually seek care in a specialized live-in facility, many seniors can enjoy a safe and healthy life while staying in the comfort and security of their own home. However, there are many factors to consider when aging in place, so it’s critical to modify your home before the need arises.

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Is your kitchen looking worn and outdated? There are plenty of approaches to help you tackle a kitchen remodel, but nothing impacts the overall look of this space like your cabinets. Replacing your cabinetry is a costly purchase, but kitchen cabinet refacing can make the entire room look new at a much lower cost. However, it’s important to consider a few details before getting this project started.

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Are you ready to update your kitchen? Kitchen remodeling is an excellent way to update your home, but it can be a costly remodeling option. A major remodeling cost is replacing your kitchen cabinets, so many homeowners choose kitchen cabinet refacing services instead. Learn how this process can offer you the same benefits of new cabinets at a fraction of the cost.

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It can be tough finding the perfect cabinets or shelves to add to a room. In many cases, you should avoid purchasing premade structures and instead opt for custom carpentry woodwork. When you hire a professional carpenter to make your shelves, you can be 100 percent positive you are getting an item that will work perfectly for your house. There could be thousands of premade units already, but if none of them meet your standards, then hire someone to make you shelves from scratch.

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As loved ones age, home safety becomes more of a priority. When it comes to home living, most seniors prefer to keep their independence. This means aging in place is becoming more popular and caregivers need to understand proper safety procedures at home. To retain mobility and stability, here are some tips to renovating your home.

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As the Baby Boomer generation starts retiring, older residents seek ways to stay in their homes as long as possible. One way to help your loved ones stay in their homes is to do aging in place remodeling. This type of remodel works with the existing home to create ways to enable greater mobility and safety as the person ages.

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If you need to make your living space more decorative, then consider crown molding  as an option. Not only will it cover blemishes in the wall and unsightly drywall joints, wood moldings and casing can be used to protect against wall damage. Molding adds character to your home while keeping the home from wood expansion, drafts or concerns with contraction.

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