At some point during the holidays, did your kitchen feel like a disaster area? Were dinner guests crowded around and underfoot while you tried to make mashed potatoes? We’re guessing you probably came up with a few ideas for things you’d like to change about your kitchen. Is it time to plan a kitchen remodel? [...]
Homes look so pretty during the holidays! But wait: the holidays also shine a not-so-cheery light on your home’s shortcomings. Things that you’d like to change, like cramped spaces, awkward guest accommodations, cluttered kitchen counters, and bathroom fixtures that are just plain awful. It’s no wonder you may find yourself thinking about remodeling during 2017. [...]
"Hearth and Home" is a phrase that conjures up the essence of why we love fireplaces so much. Just thinking about sitting in front of a fireplace evokes warm feelings of comfort and family. A fireplace serves as a gathering point in the home when the weather is cold and snowy or rainy and raw. [...]
Your kitchen is much more than just a place to store pots and pans, prep ingredients and cook meals. Your whole family probably spends a lot of time there - doing homework, paying bills, keeping track of family activities, and even entertaining. Since you spend so much time there, you want to make sure your [...]
Setting Priorities for the Selection of Your Remodeling Contractor. Selecting a remodeler is not the same as selecting a car. A car’s specific make, model and options will be the same no matter which dealer you buy from and no matter what you pay. This is not true when selecting a remodeler. Here’s why: No [...]
Setting Your Remodeling Project’s Design and Construction Priorities. Unless you have identified what you need and want from your remodeling project you can’t prioritize. Typically, you will have functional needs and personal preferences such as style, design, products, etc. These lists are not comprehensive but meant to help you get started. Functional: The types of [...]
Before you start planning for a home remodeling project (and before you start talking to remodeling contractors) it’s helpful to define your remodeling priorities. That is unless you are willing and able to spend whatever it costs to get whatever you want. However, for most homeowners, budget is either an absolute or an elective constraint. [...]
That unfinished business is right there: space you already have, probably 1/2 to 1/3 of your home, in fact! If you would love to squeeze more living space out of your home, you might want to take a look at that unfinished basement. Your basement can give you so much more than dusty storage. [...]
Building your own home from the ground up is an exciting process. You want to ensure that you can have everything exactly the way you want it and where you want it. To do this you have to give thought to what you need and what you want. Here are some factors and tips that [...]
Feeling tired as you head to bed is one thing. Having your master suite feel tired is another! This is your getaway – your sanctuary. If you don’t feel pampered, relaxed and refreshed, maybe it’s time for an update! Here are a few little touches that can make a big difference in the bedroom, bathroom [...]
