advice on home remodel?

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This is a pretty broad question.  I am doing an addition to my home by adding a bedroom, full bath, and entertainment room.  This is my first time with this sort of project.  I am looking for highly rated types of products/model numbers for windows, doors, recessed lighting, bathroom fixtures, bathroom flooring/tiles, laminate flooring, and anything else.

Any recommendations are appreciated.  I will take these into consideration when researching and shopping for these items.

Thanks

eskie lover · Accepted Answer

Check Consumer's Reports.  In the last year, they have rated everything from consumer electronics, to appliances, to kitchen and bathroom fixtures to hardwood and laminate flooring.  They test these products and often find out how reliable and repair prone certain brands are.  They also announce recalls which sometimes are found for sale, cheap on the secondary market.

We check them often and maintain a library of past issues when we do our own home improvements and have always done the same for our clients to save them from making costly mistakes.

Brian R · Answer

I would recommend checking out http://www.greenandsave.com before starting any of your projects.  They offer a ton of suggestions for projects that not only save you money but help the environment.

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little eagle · Answer

If you want the best windows I would go with (HURD) they make their windows out of 2 by 6 stock,very strong , very heavy ,casement or double hung, I work for a window & door co. here in Raleigh N.C,,,as a tech & delivery ,,these windows& doors are top of the line, you will get your moneys worth

DIYpro · Answer

This site has good resources.

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