Trends for remodeling in 2013 are going toward wide open living spaces. This gives people the feeling of having more room and less clutter. Who wants to come home to closed in spaces that seem dark after having spent the day working with all sorts of messes? Rooms are brighter with more lighting and colors are taking on a softer tone this year. People are looking more toward their future as they age in their home. Making the home fit now as well as later in life is the sensible way to go for a lot of people. Read more »
Remodeling a Basement to Increase Living Space
Remodeling a basement to increase living space makes perfect sense with the economical woes that a lot of families are experiencing. It is not just the thought of extended families but a fact that more and more have to make changes to survive today’s economy. A basement can add much needed space and be a benefit to any home when looking at increasing the home’s value as well. Unsure of where to start when thinking about remodeling this space? Read on for some suggestions. Read more »
Green Remodeling – A Smart Investment
This past year has shown a huge growth in green remodeling trends which are predicted to continue into 2013. Not everyone may want to go green because they feel that this is too costly but just the opposite is true when looking at the return on your investment. Who doesn’t want a great return on their investments these days? Most of us can look at our homes and see where money seems to be floating away. Green remodeling helps to slow the loss of money that may be slipping through the cracks while helping the environment at the same time. Read more »
Affordable Remodeling as a Gift for Christmas
Remodeling can be a wonderful gift either for yourself or for someone you love. I know you think that it will cost tons of money to remodel but that doesn’t have to be the case. Even if you are on a strict budget there are ways to be creative with your home without breaking the bank. Here we will explore some of the more affordable ways to remodel your home that can work great as a gift for anyone that you may have on your list such as wife, parents, children or even yourself. Read more »
Bathroom Remodeling Trends Today
Bathroom remodeling trends are on the rise as far as changes in the home are concerned. There are several reasons for these changes given by homeowners. Some people want to experience a more relaxing spa type feeling after a hard day working. Comfort is not the only motivating factor to remodeling a dated bathroom though. If you are considering selling your home then taking action to update the bathroom can put a positive spin toward motivating buyers to take a closer look. Knowing what the trends are and making a decision on style can be trying but having some idea before starting a job will make it much easier. Read more »
Ins and Outs of Hiring a General Contractor
Do you know the ins and outs of hiring a general contractor? Make having your building needs met easier by knowing what you should do on the front end. This can save you grief, time, and many headaches. There are some very specific guidelines that you can follow prior to hiring a company to do your renovations or total building projects. Below are some of the strategies to help make life easier. Read more »