Recently I wrote a blog about smart phone apps ( read more by clicking here ).
As with everything in the technolgy area more and more apps are being created all the time
Four more that may be of interest are :

Small rooms can make you feel closed in and confined to a tight space. Home design experts find the best way to combat this feeling is to create the illusion of extra space if you can’t create extra space itself. A creative approach to décor is just the ticket for giving yourself a little breathing room.
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One of the great technological advances in the last few years has been smart phones like the iPhone.
The ability to have information at your finger tips can help any renovator or builder in planning a renovation, home improvement or new home construction.
Here are some of the apps I have been using on my iPhone.
They may be available on other smart phones if you check
1. A  bubble  level for FREE- search for the Stanley Bostitch Level.
I have used it to check the levels on a washing machine I was installing,  …

The cost to renovate an existing home varies, depending on the type of improvements made and the extent of renovations required. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is funding a remodel or renovation project. When it is a simple project, such as new flooring or replacing bathroom fixtures, the cost is typically small enough to pay cash or use small consumer finance vehicles, like credit cards. Most homeowners, however, have bigger projects to tackle. Bigger projects usually mean financing, with the two most common options being a straight renovation loan …