If you are like most of us, there is never enough storage in your kitchen. As a designer, I hear, “I have kitchen supplies and equipment all over the house and in the garage.” No matter how much storage you have, there never seems to be enough. As a designer, we are always trying to …
The benefit of a Designer-Build over a Design-Bid-Build contractor can be summed up in one phrase, “Single Point of Responsibility”. What exactly is a Design-Build contractor, it’s a firm that offers a one-stop, seamless way to build your home or complete your remodeling project. There are different phases of a construction project, design/product selection and …
Needs vs. Wants. Separate your needs from your wants. Your home is 2,000 square feet, maybe there’ve been additions since your home was built, but you still have an 80 square foot 1957 galley style kitchen, you probably need a larger kitchen. First steps, identify what you really need, what limitations you have in space, …
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There are many good contractors to select from; there is not one that is best for everyone or every project. Experience plays a large part in selecting a contractor but a personal connection is just as important. Residential remodeling is very personal, the contractor you select will be a part of your family for some …
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There are three levels of cabinets’ available, stock (readymade), semi-custom and custom. Selecting which cabinets are right for you and your project is dependent on your needs. Stock or readymade cabinets are just what they sound like; these would be cabinets available at big box stores, or discount import distributors where you get what they …
If I could offer one bit of advice in maintaining a budget, it would be planning. Home remodeling projects can take on a life of their own if not controlled up front. It’s easy to say during construction, “while we are at it, I have always wanted….” After a few of those conversations, you realize …
The answer to this question is not black or white. There are several factors that must be discussed before answering that question. If your remodel is small, new counters in a kitchen, a new shower in the guest bathroom, and other similar projects, the answer would be no. If your project is expanding your home, …
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Renovating or adding on to your home can be both a challenging and exciting time. With a little planning, you and your marriage can both survive. Depending on your project, some of these suggestions may or may not apply. Planning for a second story addition would certainly be different than planning for an interior bathroom …
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The short answer is yes, according to the 2020 Cost vs Value report prepared by Remodeling Magazine. Although to accurately answer that question, you need to evaluate your remodel. Are you updating a worn out or outdated space? Are you increasing the size of a small mid-century bathroom? Are you renovating a space that better …
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