Painting a room yourself can save you upwards of $100. Painting is not as difficult as it may seem. It is a skill you can teach the whole family to do and will likely save you a good chunk of change.
Read MoreThe kitchen holds a special place in many homes. Each homeowner has different tastes, so knowing the various trends in kitchen design is helpful. Some cool luxury kitchen design items are discussed here.
Read MoreGoing to a spa can get really expensive, but the benefits can be really rewarding in terms of less stress, relaxation, and staying healthy. Those benefits keep people like yourself shelling out the big bucks for a little time of pampering.
Read MoreHow many types of sinks do you think exist in stores at the moment? One? Three? A dozen? Multiply those numbers by at least ten and you may be getting closer to the actual number of options you have when choosing a new kitchen sink!
Read MoreIt may be easy to decide to add to your home, but coming up with the right ideas can be a challenge. While you will no doubt want to make it more beautiful, functionality and value are also important.
Read MoreIf you struggle to come up with the right ideas for remodeling your kitchen, you are not alone. The multitude of materials and design choices make this a challenging process. Luckily there is no shortage of ideas to help you find your footing.
Read MoreWe don’t always recommend following the latest trends when you are remodeling your kitchen or any other part of your home for that matter. However, there are a few trends that are popular this year that we think will be sticking around for a long time.
Read Moreused as a family room or media room. This little-used room can perform a variety of functions that some homeowners don't consider. Convertible furniture and built-in furniture offer a lot more functionality than most people realize.
Read MorePlanning a kitchen remodeling project requires a lot of time and consideration for a variety of factors. You need to deal with the budget, materials, and many other things. But today we’re going to focus on seven factors that will help you create the ideal kitchen.
Read MoreSee my list of steps to follow for remodeling your kitchen. I hope they help make the decision, and the process, as painless as possible.
Read MoreDesigning the layout of your remodeled kitchen is not going to be easy, especially if you cannot get the current layout out of your mind. Here are the best layouts for you to choose from for your remodeled kitchen:
Read MorePopular trends are great, but like all fads, they tend to fall to the wayside over time. Many builders believe that some trends are here to stay. Take a look at enduring home remodeling trends.
Read MoreThere is a lot of work that goes into a whole home remodeling project and the only way that you are going to survive is if you plan and then plan some more. Once all that planning is completed, and you are ready for the work to begin, we recommend deep breaths and calming mantras until everything is finished.
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Read MoreThe kitchen is one area of the home with which we like to make a statement. Making your kitchen look amazing does not need to cost an arm and a leg.
Read MoreSmart homes and high tech kitchens are no longer the things from which dreams are made; they are a reality. Best of all, if you want to take your kitchen into the high tech world it does not have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are some cool ways to make your kitchen smart.
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Kitchen renovations generally cost thousands of dollars when you use quality materials, but you can save quite a bit of money if you choose the right materials and do some careful planning. There are many ways that you can stretch your renovating dollars and still have the kitchen of your dreams. We can show you where to splurge, where to save, and a few shortcuts for saving money while remodeling and still getting what you want.
5 money saving options to consider during your kitchen renovation:
1. Keep Your Appliances Where They Are: You may be tempted to move all your appliances to new spaces in your renovated kitchen, but keep in mind that this can cost a lot of money. You may need new outlets to switch these appliances around or you may need to move the gas lines. Plus, there is a chance that you would need to cut into walls and flooring, which will add time, and ultimately cost to the entire project.
2. Repaint or Reface Your Cabinets: If your cabinets are still in excellent condition, we recommend painting or refacing them instead of replacing them completely. These two options will not take any longer than replacing them and in fact, you may save time by doing this since you will not need to wait for new cabinets to arrive.
3. Consider Other Countertop Materials Besides Granite: We know that you love the look of granite, but the cost can put you over budget quickly. Butcher block is a great option, but to get a look that is similar to granite, we recommend going with quartz. This material looks just as nice, yet it is cheaper.
4. Choose a Unique Island: An island full of cabinets is one of the most popular options, but it adds up when it comes to the budget. You can create a fabulous island for much less by using old dressers, bookshelves, or even an old table. The only requirement is that whatever you use needs to be thirty-six inches high. Add a quality countertop and you will have a unique island that will be the focal point of your newly renovated kitchen.
5. Add a Backsplash: Another focal point in your kitchen can be the backsplash and you will find that there are so many different types of tiles that you can choose from.
There are so many ways that you can save money while renovating your kitchen. We recommend thinking outside the box and being creative whenever possible and feel free to ask us for ideas as well. Contact us at 508-477-9003 if you’re in the planning stages and have your remodeling budget in place.
There may not be too much that you can do with the size of the space that you have, but you can use that space to it’s fullest potential and make your laundry chores much easier.
Read MoreTile has been a mainstay in homes for many years now, but the designs, size, and styles are continuously changing. With so many options available to you, you need to know the basics about tile and your options. Read to learn a basic understanding of the shapes, sizes, and designs of tile available today.
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You can make do in a bathroom that is a little short of being perfect, but at the same time, there are certain problems that you should update sooner rather than later. After all, you spend quite a bit of time in the bathroom each day, so you might as well love it as much as you can, right?
Here are 5 signs you need to update your bathroom now instead of later:
1. It smells like a bathroom: There are many reasons why your bathroom will smell like, well, a bathroom. However, the most likely culprits include a sink leak, a faulty wax ring under the toilet, or not enough ventilation. Once you fix those items, you will have a bathroom that smells much more pleasant.
2. Bad layout: When a bathroom has a bad layout, there is nothing that you can do to love the space until you remedy this issue. Your contractor can help you change the layout of your bathroom, so it meets your current needs better. This may mean moving the toilet to a more private spot or simply rearranging things so that the flow is better.
3. Leaking fixtures: Any time you find brown water spots on the ceiling below your bathroom, you will know that you have a leak somewhere. If you do not repair this leak, you may end up with a crumbling ceiling. We recommend changing all your fixtures as you are fixing this leak, as it is the best time to make a few small updates.
4. Bad lighting: There is no reason why you need to deal with only one light in your bathroom and if you still only have one light, it is time to add a few more. We recommend placing a couple of lights near your vanity, one over your shower and tub, and a few others that can be dimmed around the room.
5. Minimal storage: Storage is always an issue in the bathroom, but if you have no place to put anything and items are piling up on your sink and the floor, you need to do something now. We recommend adding built-in storage spaces or bringing in items like an old dresser or armoire to serve as storage.
You can put off a complete remodel of your bathroom for as long as you want, but these five things will need to be taken care of sooner rather than later. After all, we know that you do not want to spend time in a smelly bathroom that has no storage and limited lighting for too long. Contact us at 508-477-9003 if you’re considering remodeling your bathroom this year.
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