SPRINGFIELD , -- Now's a good time to spruce up the kitchen or bathroom, if you've been putting that off. Getting out the toolbox means money in the bank.

During the recession, the amount sellers recouped from remodeling projects dropped significantly. But now for the first time in six years, the housing market is improving and so is the return on investments.

Dee Wawra just bought a 30-year-old home in Willard. He gave the kitchen a new modern look.

"We like to entertain. We like them to come over and be comfortable," he said.

Nearly $2,000 later, he's pleased with the facelift.

"I'm hopeful I will get that return, the market has changed lately," said Wawra.

Experts say the improved market is giving confidence for folks like Wawra to get their hands dirty.

"What people are doing is saying I may not want to move to another house in a year or two from now, but it's a great time to remodel now so I can enjoy those changes," said Ken Thrasher, with Home Builders Association.

Remodeling companies like Rock Solid say their business has doubled. More folks are updating their kitchens and bathrooms.

Experts recommend get a few opinions and estimates before you get to work. If you hire someone, make sure they're with a reputable group like the Home Builders Association.

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The Spokane Valley Fire Department is contemplating several remodeling projects at its older fire stations next year after realizing they will have about $1.7 million more than they need in their reserve fund at the end of2013.

I believe we have investments to make and we can afford to make them, said Deputy Chief Larry Rider during a special commissioners meetingThursday.

Several stations do not have entry vestibules that allow people to enter the building to use an emergency phone. There are no fire sprinkler systems in the departments two oldest stations, Otis Orchards, built

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The Spokane Valley Fire Department is contemplating several remodeling projects at its older fire stations next year after realizing they will have about $1.7 million more than they need in their reserve fund at the end of2013.

I believe we have investments to make and we can afford to make them, said Deputy Chief Larry Rider during a special commissioners meetingThursday.

Several stations do not have entry vestibules that allow people to enter the building to use an emergency phone. There are no fire sprinkler systems in the departments two oldest stations, Otis Orchards, built in 1984, and University, built in 1976. Some stations have failing floors, broken cabinetry, leaking roofs and offices that need to be expanded or moved to make them more visible to the public. In the Otis Orchards station, the workout room for the crews is a corner of the truck bay with exercise equipment init.

Rider said he would like to add on to the Otis Orchards station to create a workout room and a sewing room. The sewing machines the department owns are used to repair the turnout gear worn by firefighters, which saves the department money, Rider said. The other stations identified for remodeling projects are Evergreen, Millwood and LibertyLake.

There is also $30,000 in repairs needed to fix damage to the new Administration Building caused by a flock of woodpeckers, Rider said. The birds showed up this spring, drilling holes in the corbels, which are a series of brackets along the edge of theroof.

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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) September 04, 2013

St. Louis Remodeling company, Creative Kitchen and Bath, also known for their St. Louis bathroom remodeling is pleased to now offer an extended line of kitchen cabinets. The addition of new cabinets to its already extensive variety of options is sure to please anyone seeking a kitchen remodel.

Creative Kitchen and Bath is proud to announce that we have a wider selection of kitchen cabinets to choose from, which will help add an extra element to our remodeling process, says owner Jim Hubbard.

St. Louis home remodeling couldnt be easier with the help of Creative Kitchen and Bath. For over 42 years they have been providing St. Louis home remodeling services. The experts at Creative Kitchen and Bathroom understand how important the home is. They feature the most experienced and knowledgeable staff to install a beautiful kitchen to fill with memories. St. Louis kitchen cabinets couldnt be easier with the help of Creative Kitchen and Bath.

The remodeling experts at Creative Kitchen and Bath will begin the process by listening carefully to the needs of each client. They will then provide a conceptual design of the kitchen which will detail the work needed. They will review and finalize the details, order the products and complete the installation on deadline. Creative Kitchen and Bath is pleased to provide outstanding service and great products at a great price.

For additional information or if you are interested in booking an appointment for a St. Louis kitchen design service please visit creativekitchenstl.com or call (314) 821-2338.

About Creative Kitchen & Bath: Creative Kitchen and Bath is the premier St. Louis remodeling company with over 42 years of combined experience in the kitchen and bath remodeling industry. They provide custom to standard cabinets, countertops and fixtures to the St. Louis area. Creative Kitchen & Bath prides themselves in delivering careful planning, quality of product and installation, with the commitment of personal attention to their customers.

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Lanham, Maryland (PRWEB) September 04, 2013

Closet America, a leading home professional closet organization manufacturer and installer headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, announced that the company has once again earned a spot on this years list of Remodeling magazines top companies. The Remodeling 550 list, subject of a cover story published annually by the industrys leading trade publication, ranks 550 remodelers by annual revenue to create an instant picture of who, what, and where the industrys largest companies are. This is Closet Americas third consecutive year to appear on the list, moving up to spot #111 from last years spot at #124.

Jim Cory, editor of Remodeling, who organized and wrote this years report, notes that home renovation is a unique business in a number of ways. One way is the sheer number of businesses that serve the market for fixing or altering the home. From full-scale remodeling to the neighborhood handyman who repairs a broken faucet, they number more than a half million separate business entities.

Skip LaBella, president of Closet America, is proud to be among these remodelers on this years list. It is truly an honor for a local company such as ours to be named to the annual list of replacement contractors in Remodeling 550. LaBella remarked on the reasons behind Closet Americas continued growth, During this tough economic climate, our business is not only surviving, but thriving. Our customers expect a top-notch product built with high quality components, and Closet America consistently delivers. Our clients recognize that commitment to quality and customer service: 97% of our customers would recommend Closet America.

LaBella goes on to remark on the pride his employees take in delivering world-class service. Our unyielding focus on customer service and the complete dedication from every individual who makes up the Closet America family is why we continue to be successful. Our employees have completely bought in to owning the customer experience from start to finish product development, design, manufacturing, and installation are all controlled internally and delivered with world class service.

About Closet America

Closet America is a privately owned and locally operated manufacturer and installer of custom home organization systems for closets, home offices, pantries, and garages. Founded in 2007, Closet America has steadily grown into one of the premier names in the professional organizing systems industry, by raising the standards for quality and customer service. Closet America is a vertically integrated company where design, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service are all controlled internally. Closet America has two locations, with a manufacturing plant and distribution center in Landover, Maryland, and corporate headquarters, administrative offices and showroom in Lanham, Maryland.

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It's hard to imagine how a twelve percent annual increase in home prices could be seen as a disappointment, but then again, the law of large numbers predicts the inevitability of slowing growth.

But while some investors are fretting over the latest Case-Shiller data, which shows the pace of home price increases slowed in June, Mark Kiesel, who heads up the global corporate bond portfolio group at PIMCO says the time has come to play the next leg of the real estate comeback story - the remodeling boom.

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"Housing starts tend to lead the remodeling sector by about 18 months," Kiesel says in the attached video, "and the housing sector basically bottomed about 18 months ago."

When you add in growing home-owner equity and rising overall net worth, he says consumers are going to be more inclined to buy a new appliance or finish up their house.

"The inventory is very old right now," he says, and there's also "significant pent-up demand to remodel." As such, he says it's time to buy the bonds, not the stocks, of the companies that are poised to profit when the remodeling boom kicks into high gear.

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"We've been invested in companies like Whirlpool (WHR), and Masco (MAS), and USG (USG), and Weyerhauser (WY). These are companies that we think their top lines can grow much faster than the overall economy, and it's simply a function of the fact that housing has been very depressed."

The remodeling boom is already starting to show results in the equity market, Kiesel says, with the rate-sensitive home buyers down about 27% in 3 months, while ETFs like the (XHB) have just bounced off a 4-month low as DIY stalwarts Home Depot and Lowe's are posting sale growth of 9-10%.

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Tarzana, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2013

GM Pacific Remodeling Threw a Grand Party for the Immense Success the Company Has Achieved

GM Pacific has become a big name in the construction world and the company supposes to be one of the leading companies in the industry. To celebrate the success of their venture, GM Pacific threw a grand party to felicitate the efforts of the organization and thank the patrons and clients. Mr. Gil Moscovich, the chairperson of the company, thanked all those who have helped them grow We all are gathered here to celebrate the heights we have reached so far and I believe we will have lots of such celebrations in the future. We are highly grateful to all the people within and outside our organization who have helped us in any ways. We have come this long just because of the efforts of all our nears and dears and we hope the support we have received so far is not going to end ever.

The residents of California, like all the other citizens of the United States, have gone very conscious these days about the way their homes look and feel. Thats why remodeling companies are in huge demand there. But the success depends entirely on the sincerity of the efforts made and GM Pacific Remodeling is among a few those companies which put their heart and soul into the job and earned extreme success. To share a part of their success, the company announced a few new remodeling packages with great discounts and other attractions.

About GM Pacific Remodeling- GM Pacific Remodeling is a renowned family owned construction and remodeling company operating in California. They provide all types of remodeling services like kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions etc. They specialize in remodeling for the disabled. The efficiency of the company is evident in their successful projects and great reviews

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