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mudroomlockers and beadboard.jpg 2006-05-06

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builtin.jpg 2006-11-25

Master Closet Shelves.jpg
Master Closet Shelves.jpg 2007-04-04

mudroom lockers.jpg
mudroom lockers.jpg 2007-06-07

library shelves.jpg
library shelves.jpg 2009-07-09

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entainment center 2.jpg 2009-12-01

Home office.jpg
Home office.jpg 2010-02-03

built-in desk.jpg
built-in desk.jpg 2010-02-03

bookcase.jpg
bookcase.jpg 2010-02-03

bookcase.jpg
bookcase.jpg 2010-02-03

mudroom lockers.jpg
mudroom lockers.jpg 2007-06-07

mudroomlockers and beadboard.jpg
mudroomlockers and beadboard.jpg 2006-05-06

builtin.jpg
builtin.jpg 2006-11-25

built-in desk.jpg
built-in desk.jpg 2010-02-03

entainment center 2.jpg
entainment center 2.jpg 2009-12-01

Home office.jpg
Home office.jpg 2010-02-03

library shelves.jpg
library shelves.jpg 2009-07-09

Master Closet Shelves.jpg
Master Closet Shelves.jpg 2007-04-04

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P1010007.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010011.JPG 2009-11-10

Utah stair rail
utah stair builder

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P1010022.JPG 2009-11-10

salt lake stair rail
Salt lake maple stair

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P1010034.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010037.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010039.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010042.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010051.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010053.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010131.JPG 2009-11-10

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rail2.JPG 2009-11-10

Utah alder railing
Utah stair caprenter

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P1010007.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010004.JPG 2009-11-10

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brail2.JPG 2009-11-10

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ralbead.JPG 2009-11-10

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grow3.JPG 2009-11-10

west jordan utah stair rail
utah alder stair rail

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IMG00035-20090924-1140.jpg 2009-09-24

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IMG00037-20090924-1217.jpg 2009-09-24

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sandtrail.JPG 2009-11-10

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Copy of brail.JPG 2009-11-10

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IMG00038-20090924-1218.jpg 2009-09-24

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IMG00033-20090924-1138.jpg 2009-09-24

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bounrail.JPG 2009-11-10

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mdeck.JPG 2009-11-10

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IMG00023-20090923-1816.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00024-20090923-1816.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00025-20090923-1817.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00026-20090923-1817.jpg 2009-09-23

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peter.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00027-20090923-1817.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00028-20090923-1818.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00030-20090923-1818.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00031-20090923-1819.jpg 2009-09-23

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IMG00003-20091030-1711.jpg 2009-10-30

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IMG00004-20091030-1711.jpg 2009-10-30

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IMG00005-20091030-1711.jpg 2009-10-30

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IMG00006-20091030-1712.jpg 2009-10-30

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IMG00010-20091030-1717.jpg 2009-10-30

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P1010066.JPG 2009-11-10

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P1010241.JPG 2009-11-10

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jreemydeck.JPG 2009-11-10

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round1 001.jpg 2009-11-10

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mantzdeck3.jpg 2009-11-10

round.jpg
round.jpg 2009-11-10

When fixing up your home, one question to ask is: what return on my investment will I see when I sell my home? According to the Wall Street Journal and the annual cost versus value survey, one improvement can make you money. The home improvement with the highest return is to replace your old front door. The study reports that you can receive  a 130% return on your investment by putting in a new efficient steel or fiberglass door. You can get an even higher return because you can install the new door for less money than the report indicates. This is because of energy savings tax credits that will lower your cost of replacement. When remodeling your home you want to add value to it and improve its appeal. Modern entry doors fit that criteria perfectly with their style and durability

With the slowdown in housing sales the last few years an important trend is starting. Homeowners are finding it harder to sell their homes and buy new ones. This means they will stay in their homes longer. With people staying in their homes longer they are looking for ways to make their homes more inviting and livable. Instead of fixing their homes up for a quick sale they are looking for ways to improve their homes for their long term livability and usefulness. This means homeowners are looking for quality home improvements that will last for years. When looking at home improvements that will last for years, quality and overall design are much more important than a cheap fix. This means that communication with the contractor is much more important. Because you will living in you home for years you want your project to be designed to best meet your needs and fit your style. A quality contractor will have the experience and knowledge to advise you in making your home improvement meet your long term needs. This will require more planning and preparation before the project is started and open communication throughout the construction process. 

As homes get older they will naturally need updates to bring them up to current styles and repairs of worn out items. As homeowners stay in their homes longer they will need ways to give them more space and storage. They will want home improvements that will personalize their homes and make them more inviting and comfortable. This could be an addition of a deck to give them more livable space or shelving and closet organization to better store and organize all the stuff that accumulates over time. It could mean adding trim work and molding to give your home a more comfortable feel or replacing doors that wear out over time and are not as energy efficient as newer ones. it could mean adding on to your house or finishing the basement.

In conclusion it is more important than ever to focus on quality and overall design. You will be living in your home longer and will need home improvements designed for the long term and not a quick fix. you will need a contractor that can work with you in the design and planning to make sure your project will meet your needs for years down the road. you will want home improvements that will enhance your home and compliment your lifestyle.

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