Planning Design Process & Dealings

Designing a Contemporary Railing :: Not to be De-Railed the Decor Girl Does Her Railing

Remodeling

As part of our ongoing remodeling project of a rather cool 1978 contemporary house, the latest improvement has been a new exterior railings. Ideally this would have been one of the last...

by Lisa Smith

Six Strategies for Small Yard Landscaping :: Plan, Plant & Stay Open

Limited outdoor space doesn’t have to limit your outdoor enjoyment. With a little planning and some creative small-backyard landscaping ideas, you can transform your space into a relaxing, functional oasis that pleases...

by Nathan David

Five Costly (and Common) Roofing Mistakes :: Picking the Right Roofing Contractor & More

Thousands of roofs are repaired or replaced every year. Seeing that your roof is key in keeping you warm as well as dry all year round obtaining the best roofing services is...

by Bob Anderson

Kitchen Spot Lights & Cabinet Uplighting

Picking the Right Lights for a Room :: Four Factors to Consider

Lighting is the part of a room that will dictate the tone and mood of a room. Some factors to consider before you choose and install include available natural light, size &...

by Ben Inder

Want to Buy a Fixer Upper? Five Tips to Help You Decide If You’re Ready

It can be a fun project, a great investment, or even a good way to settle into your forever home without spending a fortune to get what you want. But before you...

by jb bartkowiak

5 Cost Effective Home Security Ideas :: But the Best Security Tips are Free

Each of these security items are cost effective and easy to use and install. They also offer the added, and perhaps most important, bonus of letting outsiders know that your home is...

by Madison Parker

Removing Carpet :: Carpet Pad Dirty Floor

Some Things to Know Before Removing Carpet :: Remodeling in a Home Built on a Concrete Slab

In the past, I have removed the carpeting from both the living room and dining room, so I knew what to expect down under. For those of you who are considering carpet...

by Audrey Wilkerson

Quick Fix For The Tangled Kitchen Faucet Sprayer

Make-Maintain-Fix

The kitchen faucet sprayer is such a useful item, I can't imagine life without one. But have you ever went to pull on the faucet sprayer only to be stopped at few...

by Lisa Smith

Renovation Loans :: What is a 203k Loan?

Homeownership

I have gotten a handful of questions recently about Renovations Loans, and more specifically -- 203ks. Like many, I knew only that 203ks were “Renovation Loans,” but not much else. So I...

by jb bartkowiak

Upscale Kitchen Cocoa and Bronze via Statewide Remodeling

5 Kitchen Remodeling Questions :: How Much Will a Kitchen Remodel Cost?

Just like any big project, you need to budget for you kitchen remodeling project. How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? The answer to that question lies in the answers to these...

by Kimberly Reynolds

Transitional Kitchen Large Interior Wall Window image via CliqStudios

How to Design for an Open Kitchen Layout :: Tips for Achieving an Open Floorplan in Remodeling

In the past, the layout of a home was designed in a rather segregated fashion: the living room was completely separate from the kitchen, which was separate from the dining room. Now,...

by August Drilling

Energy Audit Cost :: What’s in a Price? :: What to Know about Survey Style vs. Diagnostic Energy Audits

While there are hundreds if not thousands of variations of “audits” performed daily, it essentially boils down to two types; survey style & diagnostic. Learn more about what each entails + common...

by Sean Lintow Sr