Today, it’s hard to find something a homeowner cannot control from a smartphone. Things such as programming the TV, setting the thermostat, checking for water leaks, turning off the lights and locking the doors, setting alarms, and watching pets via connected devices are highly sought-after by many tech-savvy homeowners. However, all of these technological advances
Welcome back for Part 2 of our two-part blog on Planning Your Forever Home. In our last post, we discussed the ideas of universal design (UD) to create overall appeal, the use of flexibility in design and the idea of simplicity and intuitivism in terms of choice. For today post, we’re going to round out
The words “dream house” can mean many different things to homeowners depending on what chapter of their lives they are currently living. For example, for some it may mean a built-in pool for the kids or a home bar/man cave for the young bachelor. But smart homeowners also imagine a home they can live in
If you’re new to deck or patio gardening, you may be wondering exactly what “plantscaping” is. Plantscaping is a relatively new term used to describe the addition of greenery to man-made exterior structures – like decks, patios, gazebos, etc. Basically, it’s landscaping without the land by creating a container garden within or attached to a
Last week, we introduced the concept of creating an outdoor oasis – a place to escape to in the comfort of your own back yard. In that post, we offered up some practical and easy options for creating your own personal space. For today’s post, Part 2 of our two-part series, we’re going to highlight
As the pounding summer heat begins to recede into the cooler weather of fall, now is the perfect time to consider creating the perfect outdoor oasis. Whether you need an escape from the confines of the indoors, or you just want to utilize your outdoor space in an inventive and practical way, MDV Remodeling wants
Return on Investment (ROI) is a term that is exchanged frequently when it comes to home improvement. We’ve mentioned it several times on our blog, as well as highlighted several projects that can bring a significant ROI for homeowners. Whether you choose to enhance an existing bedroom, extend your kitchen, install new flooring in the
If you are considering a remodel this year, you may have to think about more than just your spouse/partner and children. You might also be thinking about your parents, grandparents, or in-laws. You might even be planning a remodel because these extended family members need to move in with you. If so, you are joining
Renovating your home in a major way has a lot of advantages, but it can also carry with it a load of stress. Simple things like your daily routine can be interrupted in way which can make it hard to handle without a solid plan in place. For today's post, we're going to give you
With summer winding down, now is the perfect time to perform some home maintenance and pre-fall cleaning on your property. For today’s post, we’re going to highlight some areas around your home that can benefit from the end-of-summer attention, while helping you prepare for the cooler weather to come. Clean the gutters It’s important to