Remodeling

What’s New with Range Hoods from IMM Cologne :: Its Not Just about Kitchen Ventilation Anymore

Remodeling

Range hoods, a.k.a. kitchen ventilation, have historically been a kitchen design appendage. They are either thrust into behemoth cabinetry, like a uni-brow on the kitchen, or perhaps they are stuck under wall...

by Lisa Smith

traditional exterior tan paint red shutters white trim

Helpful Hints for Choosing the Best Exterior Paint Colors

One difficult exterior renovation decision that many homeowners face is what color to paint the outside of the house. After all, it’s not something you do very often, and no one wants...

by Joaquin Erazo, Jr.

The 5th Wall :: aka Looking Up & Looking Back – What to Paint the Ceiling?

Remodeling

What are the prevailing trends with ceiling paint? This vid from friends AK Renovations cites the continuing trend of painting ceilings not white, but rather a shade just lighter than that used...

by jb bartkowiak

Common Code Requirements For Decks :: Posts, Footers, Stairs + Common Violations

Many homeowners dream of having a deck, and every home should be entitled to have one, right? Well, it depends on where you live. Each city in the U.S. has requirements about...

by Dave Nichols

open contemporary Living Room via Signature Furniture Rental

3 Simple Tips to Unlock the Hidden Space in any Room

We all have a natural tendency to spread our furniture and belongings out to fit the size of our homes. Like the nature of a gas to expand to fill whatever container...

by Chris Coleman

Why Remodeling Projects Take Longer than Expected

Five Things on a Project that Take Longer than Expected – and How to Plan For Them

Remodeling

I was recently asked. I still haven’t determined if she was looking for answers like "drywall" or "flooring" or some other phase of a gut/remodel project, my instinct was to provide these...

by jb bartkowiak

Kitchen Storage and Organization Creates a Stylish and Functional Space

5 Kitchen Updates Anyone Can Do, Now :: Add Function and Style with Kitchen Storage and Organization

Is the reason your kitchen is only 50 percent functional is because it is cluttered, poorly organized or both? Use cabinetry and storage areas to maximize the area and create a beautiful...

by Elizabeth Kennedy

Four Kitchen Trends: Open Plan Layouts, Efficiency in Design and More

Kitchen remodeling is one of the best ways to add value to your property but it's also a great way of embracing the change in today's society which sees kitchens serving a...

by Allen Vaught

Four Good Reasons to Remodel :: Don’t Move, Remodel

No matter how much you love the home you’re in, it’s natural that over time your needs will change leading you to considering changes to your (that) home. This means you’ll be...

by Dan Fritschen

electricians fish tapes for electrical work

Building Moxie Does Electrical Work :: Adding a Sub-Panel, Installing Exterior Outlets & Hooking up Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Remodeling

Together we (okay maybe a little more he): Hooked up a 60amp sub-panel (in my attic), Ran a new 20amp dedicated circuit to my youngest daughter’s bedroom, Installed two exterior outlets, &...

by jb bartkowiak

winter remodeling post and beam via Brad Scott Construction

The Benefits of Winter Remodeling :: Take Advantage of Pros’ Slow Season

Spring and summer are the rush hour traffic of home remodeling. It’s impossible to speed up the time it takes to get to the end result because there are so many people...

by Lauren Beerling

A Space to Shop :: 5 Tips to Make Any Closet Film Worthy

Hollywood films never disappoint when it comes to drop-dead gorgeous bedrooms closets. Just rent Princess Diaries 2 or Clueless and watch as Anne Hathaway and Alicia Silverstone shop their impeccably styled and...

by Andrea Cole