There is a surge of energy at the start of a New Year for a fresh start for a healthier lifestyle. Decluttering can be an easy way to see progress and enjoy results. The accumulation of things on flat surfaces and piles to get to whether they are seen, or stuffed away is a stress. […]
What makes for a great gift? Something the person wants, needs, would enjoy and use often. It is even more fun if it is better than they even imagined! Recently 4000 homeowners who had completed a home remodeling project within the year were asked how much increased happiness they felt as a result of their […]
Have you ever thought about a place for guests when considering a home remodeling project? In this day and age, it is more common for family and friends to be scattered across the map. People move to pursue higher education, jobs, even for a location preference like our Arizona winter weather! Whether one has elderly […]
Most of us buy a ready-made house which is built to have a generic appeal. Many will choose to do home remodeling before they settle in to customize it to their tastes and lifestyle. Others will live there a few years trying to add their touches and realize that the desired transformation is more than […]
When doing a home remodeling, the popular “open concept” applies for a bathroom remodeling project as well. A typical family bathroom’s size is 5 ft. by 8 ft. and comes with a sink, toilet, and tub/shower combination. Rarely does taking adjacent space from another room make sense to increase its size, but there are strategic […]
Our home contains many treasures we want to keep, from loved ones to sentimental items. A fire can disrupt life’s routine and destroy what one has gathered over the years. It is important to practice prevention! It is wise to do an annual audit to see if you are putting yourself at greater risk of […]
Now is a great time to start! Why let another holiday season go by if you know the kitchen needs to be updated and is insufficient for your needs? Here are some tips to make it easy. Define what you want changed. A traditional Thanksgiving celebration with a large gathering can be the ultimate test […]
Though most homeowners set a remodeling budget to maximize what they can do for their projects, it is nice to know what one could expect for a return increase in home value. According to the Remodeling 2019 Cost vs. Value Report, this year there is a noteworthy improvement in the rate of return for home remodeling […]
The kitchen is the go-to hub of the home that really makes a statement about you. You don’t want the distraction of clutter on the countertops. A kitchen renovation project can help it be more tidy and organized! This can make meal preparation frustrating, and be a distraction from enjoying others in your kitchen. The […]
There are many HGTV shows that demonstrate that by investing in the design and updates, one can sell their house for dramatically more money. However, their home remodeling timeline is not realistic. They have a TV production deadline, so before they even start, the budget is set with a 25% contingency fund for the unknown, […]