For many people, making the decision to renovate their home can be a stressful time, and while some look at it as a major cost, it should be viewed as a great investment. A common misconception many homeowners have is thinking they’re just throwing money away by renovating but on the contrary, you’re adding value...
A lot goes into designing a beautiful, warm, inviting home. Of course, architectural elements like custom siding and impressive roof lines can transform any ordinary house into a breathtaking home. However, one of the most overlooked parts of home design is lighting. Read on to find out how you can incorporate light into your next...
Every year many people are faced with the tough decision of whether to buy a new home or put work into their current one. As a result, we’ve put together a list of benefits to renovating versus buying a new home to help you make an informed decision: Customize your home Customizing your design plan...
Two questions I get often is “How much should I budget for my home renovation?” or “How much do you charge per Square Foot?” Being in this business for over 30 years I can tell you Sq Ft prices are only ballpark numbers. There are many factors that go into a home renovation but using...
A lot of people love spending time in the outdoors during the spring, summer and fall. But when winter sets in, it is difficult to spend a good deal of time enjoying your scenic view. If you long to spend all of your down time outdoors, you may want to think about building a four...
With a new year, you may be looking at your home in a new way. One way that you may want to make changes in your home is in your kitchen. You may really want to make changes if you have been spending an inordinate amount of time working in your kitchen as the at-home...
Have you looked at your fireplace lately? When was the last time your fireplace was updated? If you have lived in your house for a while, and you can’t remember the last time your fireplace got an update, you will want to think about ways you can update the centerpiece of your living area or...
Perhaps more than any other year in memory, people want to make their holiday season merry and bright. This desire to really deck the halls this year extends not only to the inside of the home but the outside as well. If you are looking for ideas on how to really brighten up the exterior...
Roof dormers can improve your home in a variety of ways. Whether you want to add living space to your home or you want to enhance its appearance, consider adding roof dormers to your property. Here is what you need to know about roof dormers: A dormer is a roof structure that often features a...
Split-level homes became popular starting the 1940s based on early designs by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his Arts and Crafts design. They lend themselves well to both smaller lot sizes and lots in uneven or hilly areas. Some of these homes are now in need of renovations or the current owners may need to...