Being a homeowner means constantly making important decisions. Every room brings its own challenges, and choosing to remodel requires careful consideration and planning. This is especially true in the kitchen. While kitchen remodeling is a broad subject in its own right, one major aspect includes an especially plentiful range of options: the countertop. Below you’ll…
The kitchen is the center of activity in your home. It serves as the seat of family meals, the room for family game night, the refreshment area for parties, the hub for family functions, and the center for homework help. In short, it is the heart of your home, and you wouldn’t have it any…
Take advantage of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours to take care of the outside of your home. A well-maintained and attractive exterior gives you, as property owner, full enjoyment of your home. And, by improving your home’s curb appeal, you also increase the value of the property overall. Consider the following six ways…
Spring is the best time for planning how you will make your outdoor living space more inviting and user friendly. As winter fades and warmer weather sets in, homeowners set their sights on outdoor options for remaking and remodeling their decks and back yards. One of the most popular trends is the concept of bringing…
The article is written as advice before hiring a contractor, and some of the advice is spot-on: Bring your contractor into the project during the design phase (if working with an architect). “An experienced GC will help you head off things you can’t afford before you pay for finished drawings.” Get everything in writing. Changing…
The deck is often the last structural component to be built on a home. Some homeowners might consider their deck the crowning jewel, as it can add years of beauty and enjoyment to their outdoor living space, and increase the overall value of the home. Today, there are more options than ever in terms of…
Building contractors work diligently to realize clients’ remodeling dreams. Many are equally conscious of the materials involved, both going in, and coming out of, the home renovating process, and make sustainability and recycling an important part of the project. In the course of home remodeling work, there is always job site waste. When replacing elements…
A home is a work in progress. Whether you’ve been there for years or have just moved in, there never seems to be enough space for everyone’s “stuff.” One of the easiest ways to improve the functionality of your home is to assess your storage capacity and consider creative ways to add more. Certain areas…
These days, as life expectancy for senior citizens increases, many are moving in with their grown children as an alternative to moving into an expensive assisted-living community. When families come together under one roof—children, teens, parents, and grandparents—the distinct living needs in a multi-generational home become apparent. As a homeowner, your first concern in a…
Your home. You loved it when you first moved in. But now you’ve outgrown it and are giving serious consideration to moving into a larger residence that better suits your needs. The decision to move or remodel is not always easy. Moving, however, is not your only option. A renovation or remodel of your existing…