Choosing a Remodeler: A Little Diligence Goes a Long Way
So you’re not BFFs with any contractors out there and you’ve heard a lot of stories from people who reportedly had terrible remodeling experiences. You’ve googled, attended home shows, seen ads on tv, and, while feeling nostalgic, even looked in the phone book. Now you’ve got a small list of businesses that seem to do… Read More
Is An Under Cover Shower a Good Idea?
The ads are all over tv and the radio: transform your dated, ugly old shower/tub by covering it. It’s fast! It’s easy! There’s no messy demo! It’s a little cheaper! What the ads don’t tell you is that when you cover your old shower/tub, you may be also covering hidden problems. The picture above is… Read More
Project Profile: Bathroom Zen-spiration
Sure, we all want the “public” areas of our homes to look fabulous. Kitchens and family rooms, even basements, are where we spend time with guests. But don’t underestimate the joy – yes joy! – that a beautiful bathroom can bring. The bathroom is where we begin and end our days. Given the choice would… Read More
Seeing the Light … Properly
If you browse real estate in our area you’ll notice that in the 80s and 90s it was popular for homebuilders to illuminate kitchens with massive, wooden, centrally mounted fluorescent fixtures. These albatrosses create an unnecessary focal point upon the ceiling and leave far areas of the kitchen begging for light. While it’s not unusual… Read More
A Good Remodel Begins With Good Design
Trust me on this: working with an experienced interior designer to plan your remodeling project is well worth the investment. It will save you time, money and frustration. Why? Because you don’t know what you don’t know, despite the years you’ve devoted to home improvement television (we love it too!). Interior designers have planning tools… Read More
Project Profile: Out With the Gold, In With the New
The kitchen of our dreams is usually not the kitchen in our homes. Whether it’s the look, the layout, the lighting, or all of the above, most homeowners have an idea of what they’d like to change about their kitchens. While this family was happy with their kitchen’s layout, they definitely wanted to update its… Read More
How Much Will My Remodeling Project Cost?
“What’s it going to cost?” is hands own the most common question we’re asked about remodeling. The true answer is … it depends. Think about it this way: how much is a new car? You can buy many small cars for less than $16,000. On the other hand, you can buy a performance luxury car… Read More
