Can today’s playroom become tomorrow’s master suite? Can a home office become a private suite for in-laws? Yes, with a “think ahead" approach that can double the value of home additions. Home additions are a great way to enjoy the extra room you need today. But with a “think ahead” addition, you also enjoy living
Homes look so pretty during the holidays! But the holidays also shine a not-so-cheery light on things that you’d like to change about your home, like drafty rooms, cramped spaces, no place for the kids to play while adults chat, awkward guest accommodations, cluttered kitchen counters, and bathroom fixtures that are just plain in need
Stress and noise can take a toll on your mood, energy and health. When homeowners call us about master bathroom remodeling, they’re also often looking for a way to “remodel” busy lives. For some, the dream master bathroom is like a den – equipped with fridge, wet bar and flat screen. For others, it’s a
For most homeowners, major appliances – refrigerators, washing machines/dryers, and dishwashers – account for the second-largest percentage of their monthly utility bills (just behind heating and air conditioning units). That impact is compounded if a refrigerator or washing machine is more than a decade old, causing homeowners to spend even more on energy. Today, most
If you fancy yourself a handyman or even just a weekend warrior, you probably spend a fair amount of time in your garage. Garage space is far from just a storage room for your vehicle–or old belongings–so for today's post, Part 1 of a two-part post, we're going to highlight the first 5 of our
There is no harder time to have a home renovation underway than during the holidays. Contributing to the difficulty are your mixed feelings: there are times when you are very excited and times when you are just ready for it to be done and over with! Emotions can and do run hot during a renovation,
Modern interior design trends in 2015 will reinvent classy luxury, serenity, creative recycling and versatility in furniture design and interior decorating. This includes classic, retro and contemporary design ideas, merged with traditional and new materials, fresh decorating colors, exotic motifs, ethnic decoration patterns, artistic details and surprising blend of textures. For today's post, we're going
If you’re like many homeowners, you cruise in and out of your garage without giving it much thought. While your garage is low-maintenance, it’s not a no-maintenance part of your home. For today's post, we wanted to shed some light into the areas you may not have considered for maintenance within your garage. With winter
With the holidays fast approaching, inevitably, even if you’re not planning on standing as host this year, you can expect at least a handful of pop-up overnight guests. While most households initially start off with one room in the home being designated as a “guest room” for said pop-up guests, the addition of family members,
Designing a new kitchen involves more than just selecting cabinets and countertops. Matters such as how the kitchen fits and functions within the entire home, the impacts of technology and sustainability options, and others are as integral to the successful kitchen design as selecting the perfect color palette. For many families, the kitchen is the