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Jim Butz
It's Saturday night. Do you know where your teenagers are?
BENEFITS OF REMODELING YOUR BASEMENT The increase of additional living space at the lowest cost Increase your square footage of up to...
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What's My ROI?
Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? Kitchens are king when it comes to return on investment. Remodeling a kitchen is quite an experience...
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Peace and Productivity for Your Day
Over this past holiday season we all no doubt did a little reflecting on what changes we would like to make in the New Year. The tough...
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Winter Blues? Six projects to get done
The weather is changing and yes you’ll be spending a lot of time indoors. Before you get the winter blues consider some home improvement...
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It's Time!
Yep, hate to say it, but it is that time of the year again. Soon, winter will be upon us and we will wonder where did the time go! Now...
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Is it Summer Yet?
Can we finally say summer is here? The weather in the Midwest has been all over the board but if you are like me I am really enjoying...
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Best of Houzz 2014 Award
Architecturally Speaking of Northbrook, Illinois Receives Best Of Houzz 2014 Award Annual Survey and Analysis of 16 Million Monthly Users...
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Fun at the Pool!
Cabana storage cabinets Several years ago our clients had built a cabana beside their pool including a family size couch, exterior grade...
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Master Bath Problem and Solution
I recently finished a beautiful master bath remodel. It's always fun to be able to help my customers turn a problem into a solution! Read...
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Top Five Home Improvements for the Summer
Summer is a great time for tackling those home improvement projects you’ve been thinking about. Certain home improvement projects will...
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Architecturally Speaking gets Published!
Creative design by Jim Butz, Architecturally Speaking, to construct a built-in space for a flat TV in a restored farmhouse, is featured...
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Thinking about Winterizing your home?
After one of the hottest summers on record, fall is a welcome relief to many. Soon, winter will be here. Now is an optimal time to...
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Aging in Place People
I came across a very interesting and well written blog by Patrick Roden, PhD. He took Stephen Coveys concepts on how to create a better...
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Where to start when remodeling your kitchen
Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? It’s quite an experience with the dust, the noise, and all the workers coming into the house. And of...
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How to lay a laminate floor
Now that you have selected the appropriate laminate flooring, it’s time to install! This blog will simplify how to lay the flooring. ...
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Selecting the Right Laminate Floor
Are you considering putting a laminate floor in your home, apartment or condo? While having a professional carpenter install the...
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Now That I Have A Contractor
Congratulations, you have selected a contractor for your project! Now what? Well, there are some details that are important to know in...
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An Easy Guide to Selecting the Appropriate Contractor for Your Next Remodeling Project
You’ve decided that your remodeling project needs to get done. Now you need to determine which contractor is the best man or woman for...
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Time to come out of hibernation – Getting your home ready for spring!
Exterior • Do a walk-a-round to inspect your siding, roof shingles and windows for excessive ware due to Old Man Winter. Repair any wood...
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