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Remodeling and the Importance of Photography and Staging

How Do You Shoot An Ongoing Remodeling Project? If Arete' Renovators is starting on a big remodel project, we'll start with taking before photos. Then we stop by while the…

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The Importance of Social Media in the Remodeling Industry

Why is social media important for the remodeling industry? At Areté, we have two sides – design and remodeling. Interior design seems to take precedence when it comes to social…

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Differences Between a Handyman and a General Contractor

How important is it to have your general contractor have licenses and certifications? Having both gives an extra layer of protection to the homeowner. It gives them the guarantee that…

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How We Designed an Abandoned Mansion with No Buyer

Sweet Like Candy The Details: Investment: $350,000-$500,000 Designer: Erin Gross of EGI Design Inc. Developer: iCandy Realty Photographer: Neil Sy Photography Location: Glencoe, Illinois This gorgeous home located in Chicago's…

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Reduced Square Footage Doesn’t Equal Reduced Costs

When it comes to renovating a small area, will it be less expensive? There is a huge misconception that it will be less expensive to renovate a “small” space. Almost…

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How a House Flip Turned Personal

The Party Never Ends   The Details: Investment: $350,000-$500,000 Designer: Erin Gross of EGI Design Inc. Photographer: Rayne Troxell Location: Albany Park, Chicago     House flipping is a very…

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