If you own a home, it’s good to have some maintenance tricks up your sleeve to keep thing running smoothly. Here are some “homeownering” tips to help the cause: 1) Collect magnetic business cards as pads for bar and pipe clamp jaws. 2) Keep a bucket of sawdust for spills in your garage. 3) Soak […]

Though not the most exciting or inexpensive home remodel project, window replacement has its advantages over time. Consider window replacement for the following key reasons: Comfort and Beauty. If you purchase windows a decade before you plan to sell your home, you can enjoy the draft-less, noise-reducing, low-maintenance aspects long before you pass on those […]

If a remodel is in your future, remodel insurance is important protection. Don’t forget to meet with your homeowners’ insurance agent, before getting your project underway. Proper coverage protects your assets during construction, and following the remodel, when the value of your home increases. Many homeowners forget to increase coverage to account for the renovations. […]

These tips will help you survive your kitchen makeover: 1. Locate a temporary kitchen elsewhere. 2. Create an alternate dining room. 3. Use disposable plates and utensils. 4. Include dining out in your budget. 5. Spend time away from the mess. 6. Remember your pets’ needs. 7. Use sketches along the way to account for […]

Your home is an investment that should stand the test of time. To achieve this, you’ll need to design with classic style and quality materials in mind. For classic appeal, consider Shingle, Craftsman, and Prairie styles as these designs never seem to go out of style, and lend the “character” so many buyers prefer. There is […]

According to the new report on home construction out of Washington, there are construction trends that deserve close attention. Apartment building is cutting into the share of the housing market usually reserved for single-family homes, and impacting markets impact on gross domestic product. Unfortunately, this means that the nearly three full-time jobs created to build […]

At the end of your home remodel, you want to shake your contractor’s hand, not make plans to see him in court. But what do you do when your contractor must be dealt with, and you need to protect your interests? Try these five things: ·      Make a commitment to hire well next time. Get referrals, […]

For one reason or another, adults sometimes need to share their home with adult friends or relatives. If you find yourself in this situation, there are several key ways to keep tensions to a minimum, and the atmosphere accommodating for all. Consider the following remodeling tips: ·      Design dual master suites. ·      Separate living quarters […]

With cool weather on its way, Labor Day seems an aptly-named holiday to spend sprucing up your place, after a summer of wear and tear. What kind of home projects usually get done around this time? Homeowners generally wish to handle outdoor jobs before fall arrives. These include: Lawn fertilization and landscaping clean-up Fence or […]

How can you ensure that your home remodel doesn’t end in disaster, divorce, or disappointment? Follow these very important guidelines: Do your homework. Research what it will take to get what you want. Write up a wish list. Lay out a design to determine your needs. Determine fixtures and finishes. Put together an idea file […]