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Room Addition Planning: Why You Need to Use a Professional Design Guide
As far as most homeowners are concerned, room additions are a great way to breathe new life into an old home. Whether it’s that new outdoor kitchen you’ve always wanted or you’re upgrading the master bedroom into a master suite, room additions are practical,...
Whole House Remodel: Where Do You Start?
Different people have different reasons for wanting to remodel their house. Some need the space. Others are simply bored of their home’s current look and need a change. Still others might want to personalize the home a little to better suit their family. Whatever the...
Checklist: 3 Questions to Ask Potential Home Remodeling Contractors Before You Hire
In most cities, there are roughly two or three home remodeling contractors servicing the same area. In more densely populated areas, there could be more. Finding the best contractor for your home remodeling project might be as simple as checking reviews and rating on...
Home Remodeling: 5 Reasons a Whole House Design Guide is a Must-Have
Most homeowners dive into home remodeling without using a whole house design guide, confident in the sketches and blueprints they have to guide them. And while there’s nothing wrong with this, we’re in an era where the home is just as much a statement piece as it is a...
The Homeowner’s Guide to Demolitions: What You Need to Know
Residential demolitions are a pretty intimidating concept – more so if it’s happening to you. Even homeowners who are used to renovations can feel overwhelmed by the mere thought of destroying a part of the place they call home. The fact that it’s necessary or...
Sneaky Hidden Costs To Consider When Remodeling Your Kitchen
Before beginning any sort of home remodeling, we (and probably any industry professional you ask) highly recommend coming up with a realistic budget for the entire project. This budget should ideally cover professional fees, labor charges, materials, furniture, and...
5 Factors that Affect the Cost of a Kitchen Remodel
Calculating the cost of a kitchen remodel can be a bit tricky. Most people assume that the bulk of their finances will go to kitchen appliances and furniture. A few others predict that labor fees will be what causes their remodeling budget to soar. While those aren’t...
Back to Basics: An Ultimate Kitchen Remodeling Guide
A kitchen remodel can be a a stressful endeavor but also very satisfying and rewarding. Careful planning and consideration prior to the actual remodel must be done to have less road bumps along the way. Kitchen remodeling may not be as straightforward as we’d like it...
Protect Your Family: Why Your Contractor Should Be Testing Properly For Asbestos
A lot of homeowners don’t know what asbestos is, much less understand the potential health hazard it poses. Defined as “heat-resistant,” and “fibrous,” this silicate substance was commonly used to manufacture a variety of materials in the late 70’s—even after...
Planning the Perfect Sunroom Addition for Your Home
There’s been a recent increase in suburban homeowners building a sunroom addition—for both aesthetic and atmospheric reasons. It looks fresh, and luxurious, and it can no doubt brighten any area. Adding a sunroom to your home is a major decision that requires careful...