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
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
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
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,
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
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
If your current home no longer meets your needs and you feel you need a change, you have three basic options: move, remodel or build. You can move to a new home, remodel your current home, or build a new custom home in your neighborhood or in a new location. There are a great many
All Together Now! If you stop to think about it, the way we use family rooms has greatly changed over the past few years, and if you have a den that was designed for a "Brady Bunch" lifestyle, it's definitely time for an update. We're not just talking about that wood paneling. Televisions are bigger
Staying Cool, Calm, and Collected! Some people find that remodeling their home is fun and exciting – making big plans, dreaming about how it will look, selecting design options, picking colors and fixtures, and then watching as your house is transformed. But if you're someone who finds making design and remodeling-related decisions stressful, and the
What in the World is Universal Design? You may have heard that Baby Boomers, for the most part, have a strong desire to stay in their own homes for as long as possible as they age. Incorporating the features of "Universal Design" into a remodeling project will make this possible, broadening a home's accessibility, usability