When the signs begin to show that their current living space is no longer ideal, it is only natural for people to start considering either selling or remodeling their home. Selling may seem appealing in what is currently a buyer’s market, but then the current iteration of home remodeling also focuses on improving livability while […]
Three Ways to Make Your Next Remodeling Project Cheaper
This article is about making home remodeling cheaper, but not necessarily by bargain-hunting materials online or doing the project yourself. DIY may be a cheaper alternative for those with the skills and knowledge to pull it off, but the focus of this article is to ease a contracted remodeling project’s costs. The first tip is […]
Tips for Surviving Home Remodeling
One homeowner likened remodeling a home to a plane crash, in that it is a personal experience that you share with strangers. While that may be true in the sense that the various professionals you bring into your home remodeling project may be strangers, they are still professionals, and they are the ones that you […]
Remodelers’ Confidence Dips in the First Quarter
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) recent survey of professional remodelers in 2013’s first quarter, conditions in the remodeling market have dropped. The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) that the NAHB derives from the survey dropped six points, while it had been trending up previous to this quarter. The RMI has experienced drastic […]
Indoor-Air Quality and Ventilation for Homes in Hot-Humid Climates
General opinion on ventilation is that the air inside a home is “dirty” and needs to be diluted with fresh air from outside in order to keep it clean. This article investigates this theory, with particular attention to homes in hot and humid climates, where the air outside might not seem so fresh in the […]
Remodeling Forecast Looking Good
According to Michael Williams, VP of product marketing at Festpool, home improvement projects will total 400,000 through the third quarter and generate $20 billion in business for those in the industry. Williams wrote a paper entitled “The State of the Remodeling Industry Report 2013”, and delivered it at the JLC Live Conference in Baltimore. In […]
Was the Remodel Worth the Cost?
Home renovation projects can take a long time and create uncomfortable living situations. Is it worth the hassle? In terms of the quality of life, the answer is indubitably yes. There are other considerations, however, if the goal is to sell. According to research by Remodeling magazine, big bathrooms and luxury kitchens only recoup 60% […]
Some Ways to Improve Your Home Remodeling Experience
If you ever own your own home or building, chances are you will be hiring a remodeling contractor at some point. Even the best weekend warrior will eventually run into something that needs to be serviced by a professional. When hiring a contractor, make sure to check their credentials, such as a state license and […]
The Language of Remodeling
Understanding some of the terminology of professional contractors can be a huge help in facilitating your home remodeling project. It can also ensure that you have good communication with your contractor and get the finished product you want. Some examples include: a bid, which is a proposal to do a certain amount of work for […]
A Zen Minimalist Bathroom
A couple in Cleveland transformed their Southwestern style home by recruiting architect Ryan Duebber, who remodeled the bathroom into an eloquent Zen retreat for two. The design relied upon a combination of natural materials and a simplified color scheme. Textural contrasts, such as the inclusion of river rocks along side smooth limestone tile, add to […]