28 July 2017
Remodeling your bathroom can increase both the enjoyment of your home as well as the property value. Although the bathroom is a small room, it can be a big job to remodel it. That's why you want to make sure you do it right. The following are three major mistakes and how to avoid them. #1: Getting rid of the bathtub You may only dream of a shower – perhaps a large model with a built in bench and and overhead shower nozzle that mimics rainfall.
27 July 2017
Hiring a remodeling contractor to replace the cabinets in your kitchen can dramatically change the look of this part of your home. However, if you're still saving up the funds for a project of this magnitude, you can give the cabinets a minor facelift on your own by changing the handles. Generally, it's easy to grab a screwdriver and remove the old handles from your cabinet, which are typically held in place by one or two screws.
27 July 2017
Any remodel project can be difficult to manage while keeping the rest of your life operating normally, but a whole house renovation is doubly so. While the end result will be a practically new house that you'll love, surviving it often requires planning ahead to make the most of this time. Here are 5 tips for doing just that. Be Somewhere Else. One of the best ways to live through a major remodel is to find somewhere else to live during this time.
26 July 2017
When it comes to custom home building, one of the major considerations is how to design the master bathroom. This is a hard-working space, so you may spend a lot of time considering layout and amenities such as a walk-in shower and freestanding bathtub. However, you'll eventually get to the detail of your bathroom vanity — specifically what material to use for the countertop. In fact, granite is an ideal material for your bathroom vanity because of the unique properties of this natural stone.
25 July 2017
Living in your forever home means you can remodel your kitchen with only your personal preferences in mind because you will be using the space for the rest of your life. But when it comes to making changes to a kitchen in a starter home, you will also want to think about selling your home in the future. While you could add features such as a three-bowl kitchen sink and a pasta water faucet, they are less likely to have the same kind of impact on selling the property when compared to other possible improvements.
21 July 2017
In some homes, an unfinished basement can seem like a dark and uninviting space, which may result in your family members rarely using it. This would be a shame, given that your basement may measure several hundred square feet of space that you and your family should be enjoying. If you've set a little money aside to work on your home, it's ideal to invest in the look of your basement.
20 July 2017
In Mount Vernon, golf ball-sized hail pummeled a home and created holes in the vinyl siding. A home's siding is a protective barrier against weather elements but, when damaged, the siding no longer provides protection. Holes in the siding allow water to enter the space between the siding and the structure of the home, which could result in extensive water damage. Because of this, vinyl siding that has been damaged in a hail storm will need to be replaced as quickly as possible.