Remodeling
How Much Can You Do Without A Contractor? -- Did you ever take on a simple afternoon home remodeling project, but instead it took days ... or even weeks? Have you ever called in a contractor to fix what you started? Ever unintentionally turn your basement into an indoor pool?
Design Your Dream Bathroom -- As winter arrives, Americans will find themselves cocooning in their homes and dreaming of a nice, warm, relaxing retreat. One way to "get away," and at the same time enhance a home's value is to turn the bathroom into an in-home retreat.
Helpful Hints for Healthy Kitchens and Bathrooms -- Kitchens and bathrooms are the most used and abused rooms in the home and the rooms where families spend the most time in each day. They can also be the most dangerous. Their warm, moist environments make them the two biggest culprits for bacteria, mold, and mildew growth.
Nuts And Bolts Of Remodeling -- Remodeling probably is probably one of the biggest inconveniences in people's lives. But if you can put up with dust, noise and chaos temporarily, remodeling can make your home more livable. You can increase living space, add amenities, update outmoded rooms and make access easier for people with disabilities.
Remodeling? Think Ease and Independence -- If you’re like most Americans, you plan to remain in your current home when you retire. You may already be thinking about making changes to alter your home so it better suits your future lifestyle.
Add Affordable Luxuries to Your Home Now and Reap the Benefits at Resale Time -- The consensus of opinion among realtors is that there are a few key improvements that can be done to substantially increase the value of your home when the time comes to sell it. But why wait to make repairs and enhancements until you want to sell when the upgrades will improve the quality of your life today?
Powder Rooms Grab More Attention -- They might be the smallest rooms in many homes, but powder rooms today are getting more than their share of attention as evidenced by the growing number of homes being built with a powder room (approximately 84 percent according to research by Moen Incorporated) and the large percentage of remodeling projects focused around them.
Man-Made Materials Make Remodeling More Affordable -- Granite, slate and stainless steel can make ordinary surfaces look extraordinary, but the expense doesn’t always pay extraordinary dividends.
Got A Weekend? Get a New Bath -- Did you know that bath redecorating projects are responsible for more marital strife than any other home improvement project? Why? The bath -- the most popular room in the house -- is typically torn up for weeks, even months, at a time; but if you plan ahead carefully before beginning any work, your bath redecorating project doesn’t have to end in three months of heartbreak and marital disharmony.
Put a Fresh Face on Your Bath with a Bathroom Makeover -- A new look, the latest colors, and an updated style -- yes, we are talking about a makeover, but not for you . . . for your bath! It’s amazing what a huge impact you can make by sprucing up an outdated bath.
Get Your Kitchen or Bathroom Remodeling Off to a Good Start -- The decision has been made. You’ve decided that the time has come to turn your dream kitchen or bathroom into a reality. Great! Now what?
Finding the Right Contractor for Your Home Remodeling Job -- If you’re thinking about remodeling the kitchen, bathroom or some other room in the house this summer, you’re in good company. Industry experts are predicting this year will be one of the busiest on record for remodeling.
