Laura Foster-Bobroff

Laura Foster-Bobroff

Laura Foster-Bobroff is an old house remodeler based in Derry, NH. She shares 20+ years of building and remodeling expertise with Networx readers.

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Hardware Store Etiquette

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Aug 15, 2011

Something about hardware stores causes us to change our behavior. Perhaps it’s the lack of high-design, or it's the intimidating rows of tools and miscellaneous doo-dads. Perhaps...

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Design Process: Selecting a Paint Color in 6 Steps

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Aug 08, 2011

Selecting the perfect paint color can be one of the most intimidating design dilemmas. Your walls are usually the largest surface of a space. That means the color you choose will have...

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Weatherizing for Less Than $150

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Aug 08, 2011

Weatherizing your house improves the likelihood of maintaining a steady temperature inside your home. John Krigger and Chris Dorsi, nationally recognized experts in the field of energy...

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Warning Signs of a Substandard Contractor

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 27, 2011

It seems easy enough to find a contractor, right? You make a few phone calls, schedule an estimate of your project, discuss wants and needs and compare contracts and prices. Of course,...

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Remodeling: Modern vs. Traditional Trim

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 14, 2011

Whether you're building a new home or remodeling an older home, choosing the appropriate style of molding and trim can be a daunting task. The array of styles may be overwhelming, but...

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5 Do's and Don'ts When Hiring Contractors

Posted by Laura Foster-Bobroff | Jul 06, 2011

1. Research pays off, but remember who the expert is. DO research your project before you get quotes. It doesn't hurt to find out, at least generally, the correct way your project...