So, you're looking to have some remodeling work done to your home before you sell, but you're also asking yourself: will this remodeling for resale pay off? That's the question on the mind of every homeowner who's thinking about undertaking a project to bolster his/her home's resale value. And in today's housing market, the answer
Deciding on finishes is one of the most challenging parts of any remodel – but particularly when working with a kitchen. Just look around the Internet at the myriad of options that are available to homeowners and you'll get a sense of how confusing the process can be. There is no set rule to choosing
Home improvements are usually done to increase your home satisfaction, but unless you plan on living in the same house forever, you should also consider how they affect your home’s overall value. Finishing your basement can yield up to a 70% return on your investment (ROI) at resale according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs.
There’s nothing quite like a deck in the spring and summer for cooking out, entertaining, or simply relaxing. In addition to boosting outdoor living space, a deck can add resale value to your home. According to the 2014 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling Magazine, adding a deck will give you about 87% return on
Flooring is something that tends to get overlooked when planning a bathroom remodel. In addition to the flooring design working with the look of the rest of your new bathroom, the flooring material needs to be durable enough to accommodate the constant traffic and water that may come into contact with it. When choosing the
Mold infestation is a very common, but dangerous, problem to have in an unfinished basement. Basement mold can cause health problems for your family and destroy your home and possessions. However, it's also a problem that is easily preventable -- especially if you're planning on finishing your basement. For today's post, were going to discuss
No one wants to pay more than necessary when building a custom home, so the professionals at MDV Remodeling decided that for today's post, we would dip into our vast well of expertise to come up with some less-than-obvious ways to save when having a custom home built. Here are 10 tips that may help
Your cabinet door style can be one of the most important factors in your kitchen's new design. Cabinet doors are the “face” of your kitchen and can influence the style of other elements, such as countertops or backsplashes. Not only are cabinet doors one of the most visible design elements in a kitchen, they can
Kitchen sinks have come a long way over the years, and today's modern sinks are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They can include a wide range of accessories, including cutting boards, utensil trays, drying racks and colanders. Many homeowners are now opting for larger, single-basin style sinks rather than the more
Earlier this week, we started discussing the flooring options available to homeowners looking to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. In Part 1, we focused on wood, bamboo, and laminate flooring. Today, we’re going to briefly discuss ceramic, stone, vinyl, cork, and concrete options. Ceramic and Stone Ceramic tile, also called porcelain tile, is a natural