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How To: Stick to Your Home Improvement Goals in 2018

With a new year comes new home improvement goals. For some, this might mean smaller projects like repainting a room, while others may be looking towards BIG goals like building a new home. Either way, there tends to be hold ups and interferences that crush our goals along the way. Follow these helpful tips to stick to your 2018 home improvement goals. 1. Be realistic - A big part of this is planning projects out. Be realistic with your timeline, how much you're willing to spend and the amount of time it will take to complete. If you set realistic goals you're less likely to get stressed out or fall behind schedule.  2. Follow your budget - After you've planned out your projects, take time to look into how much you can spend, and then after you've got a concrete number, look into how much the project will actually cost. Most places are more than happy to provide you with a quote.  3. Start your research now - Although inflation is likely to become ...

Hamilton's 2018 New Year's Resolutions

With the new year just around the corner, we've been reflecting on our accomplishments of 2017 and all that we are grateful for. With that in mind, we've set a few New Year's Resolutions to kick start our team into 2018! Check out our resolutions, below! Broaden our horizons – We are proud to announce that in 2017 we will be expanding our presence at new events. This means more exposure, more leads and more Dealers!  Pursue education – Each year at Hamilton, we strive to learn more about our industry, our Dealers and our homeowners. In 2017, we are making it our goal to pursue education by attending new industry events, community activities and building conferences.  Grow with industry trends – Through expanding our product lines, adding variety to our existing collections, and delving just a little more into social media, we plan to make this year the most trendy, sophisticated year yet here at Hamilton.  Grow our Dealer network & lead p...

New Year's Eve Party Tips & Tricks

Before you know it, the new year will be here! Get ready for your festivities now, and you can relax when the big day comes. If you're hosting your own party this year, follow these tips & tricks we found helpful for a successful party everyone will love! Image via www.newyearimages2016.com 1. Use Facebook invites - These days, everyone seems to be on their smartphones, so you can guarentee all your friends will see the invite. Another great aspect of Facebook invites is that your friends can select an RSVP so you'll have a rough number of guests. It also alleviates the hassle of finding addresses and mailing invites.  2. Pick out simple appetizers - By the time your guests arrive, they've already eaten dinner, so there's no need to make an elaborate feast. Pick out a few simple appetizers that everyone will love, such as a cheese platter, veggie spread, or hot chicken wing dip. The classics are always full-proof. 3. Create a signature drink ...