Understanding Garage Doors Garage doors come in a variety of styles and designs that range from basic white to a color that complements the rest of your home’s exterior. A door can have different numbers of raised panels or be made to resemble barn doors. Garage door extras include windows, decorative hardware, remote entry button,…
Let There Be Light! Lighting controls with Lutron Caséta Smart home technology extends from appliances to security systems and doorbells to lighting to window shades. One lighting control system, Caséta by Lutron, is, literally, one of the smartest lighting control systems available. Caséta does more than just turn lights on and off at set times…
Benefits of Using Helical Piers on Structural Foundations Unless you are in the building and construction industry, you probably do not know what a helical pier is. But, you probably would agree on the importance of your home, patio, deck, sunroom, or other addition or structure having a safe, sturdy foundation. Helical piers, also referred…
Stone: Natural or Veneer? Stone, with all its natural beauty and versatility, is an excellent way to change the look and feel of a home both inside and out. On the outside, stone works well as cladding on the façade of the home, on columns or the chimney, or even on a single accent wall.…
Kitchen Cabinets: Will Refacing Work for You? When it comes time to remodel your kitchen, take a good look around and decide what you like and don’t like about your current kitchen. Maybe you want to completely gut the kitchen and start from scratch to build the kitchen of your dreams. On the other hand,…
Give Your Old Brick Fireplace a New Look A fireplace is often the focal point of the living room. Family members gather to sit and enjoy the warmth, both literal and figurative, that this element of function and style evokes. Over the last 60 to 70 years, home builders installed wood-burning fireplaces surrounded by red…
Is Converting a Garage Into a Room a Good Idea? Garages can be converted into usable living space for a variety of reasons. Homeowners want an office, studio, or work space that is separate from the rest of the house. Or, the family has outgrown their current space and wants to expand by having a…
Decorative Wall Finishes That Stun Home décor and interior design have taken homeowners to new heights in terms of wall finishes. While a simple accent wall in a contrasting paint color or wallpaper is still a popular option, other types of decorative wall finishes are gaining in popularity. The type of finish you use says…
How to Deal with Contractor Issues For some people, the thought of hiring a contractor for a construction or home renovation project makes them want to run in the opposite direction. Either they have dealt with a bad contractor in the past or heard nightmarish stories from friends and family about contractors they have used.…
Millwork Adds Character and Appeal to Any Living Space Millwork refers to a category of carpentry items and building products that are made in a woodmill. The term millwork generally refers to products made from all wood, though millwork can also be fabricated from a combination of wood and synthetic materials. Depending on its intended…