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Elizabeth Mack

Elizabeth Mack is a freelance writer based in Nebraska.

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A Look at the 2017 Model ReModel, Part II

Read Part I of this story about the 2017 Model ReModel here.Incorporating universal design principles into a traditional New England home on a modest budget was the mission for...
Nov. 6, 2017
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A Look at the 2017 Model ReModel, Part I

Transforming a small, rural house that’s seen better days into an energy-efficient home suitable for retirement is the challenge behind the 2017 Model ReModel project. Each...
Oct. 4, 2017
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Accessory Dwelling Units: What Remodelers Need to Know Now

When I was kicking around the idea of building a small mother-in-law cottage on our 2-acre lot just outside of Omaha, Neb., I checked my local city codes for regulations. Unfortunately...
May 8, 2017
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She Sheds vs. Man Caves

When Joy Wilkins decided to renovate an old storage structure into a “she shed” to house her jewelry business, she found that what was important to her—quiet location, private...
Jan. 12, 2017
Thermador induction cooktop

Induction Cooktops: Pros and Cons of Several Brands

No, induction technology isn't exactly new, but it is currently experiencing newfound popularity with U.S. consumers. Pro Remodeler took a look at some of the leading brands that...
July 18, 2016
Thermador's Freedom Induction Cooktop delivers more usable surface area

Feeling the Pull? Induction Cooktop Popularity Grows

To find out which leading manufacturers are offering induction cooktops and the pros and cons of each, click here.Although induction technology has been around for about ...
July 18, 2016
Bosch steam ovens

Steam Ovens: Why You Should Know About Them Now

Homeowners are just beginning to learn what culinary experts have long known: Steam cooking rules. And as its popularity continues to grow, more consumers are adding steam ovens...
May 18, 2016
Lighting is an often underserved and underappreciated part of a remodel and is frequently just an afterthought. It’s an intangible, yet it greatly affects the environment of a home.

Recessed Lighting Best Practices

Photo: Philip Wegner PhotographyAfter tearing down three interior walls in our old farmhouse, which has been cut and pasted together multiple times over the last century, we discovered...
March 17, 2016