Every year Professional Builder magazine conducts a national design innovation survey of its readers, asking on a scale of 1 to 5, with five being very important, what features homeowners want in their next home. These are the 2015 elements to consider including in your next home remodeling project, to keep your house current with […]
Often before we even buy a home, we’re thinking in our mind about the home remodeling that needs to be done to have it fit our lifestyle and personality. The home purchase decision is typically based on a balance of emotional experiences of the pluses and minuses of space, and practicality—in other words, that it has […]
Benefits of a General Contractor A friend of mine hired a remodeling contractor to give him a new kitchen with an island that included a range and redo the bathrooms. He thought he could observe the process, so he would save himself money by being his own General Contractor and duplicate the project on a rental […]
Professional Builder Magazine conducted a design innovation survey of what is the top preferences in bathroom design that will be used the most in the homes built over the next two years. Fancy upgrades such as fog-resistant mirrors, towel warmers, and bidets were at the bottom of the list. Also falling in popularity is the […]
When it is time to remodel, it is important to know what is becoming standard in new homes, and what is considered dated. Large scale national builders do a lot of research to know what buyers are looking for in their next home. You can be savvy and include these elements when it is […]
Men have their man cave to escape the bustle of the family. It can be a sports memorabilia entertainment den, an outdoor kitchen, or a decked out garage. Typically Mom’s who wanted a space to retreat only had their master bathroom for privacy. Mothers make so many sacrifices of themselves for everyone else, its time […]
Imagine being able to do two loads of laundry at the same time, without needing to do a laundry room remodel! LG has developed a mini washer in the pedestal of their front load clothes washers that can be used simultaneously. This smart innovation of an additional mini washer can be used for delicate items, […]
Those born between 1945-1964 are known as the Baby Boomers. Though the Millennials (aged 18-34) will overtake the Baby Boomers in numbers of those living, the Baby Boomers compromise the largest segment of the workforce. They are known to give maximum effort in their endeavors, and are results driven. Therefore, they expect more in service. […]
More people are doing outdoor remodeling. Not only do homeowners want to utilize and live in all the rooms of the home, they want to plan to for living in the backyard. The goal is to create a place that is inviting and draws you to the great outdoors, is functional, and easy to maintain. […]