If you are like most people, the kitchen is undoubtedly the busiest room in your home. Whether it be for eating, food preparation, family meetings, telephone conversations, homework, or a quick cup of coffee before you run off to work, there always seems to be something going on in the kitchen.

At some time in your life, you will arrive at the decision that you want to partially or fully remodel your kitchen. To most people, it looms as an overwhelming project. There are so many decisions to be made. Here is some practical advice that will hopefully make the process easier. read more »

The Different Levels of Renovations

There are many ways to renovate your kitchen. It is not an all-or-nothing type of project. Moreover, a contractor can be a valuable asset, no matter what the size of your project is. These men and women are professionals, and the vast majority of them are good, honest people, who want nothing more than for you to be happy and satisfied. They have years of hands-on experience, which can help you. read more »

Gone are the days when outdoor lighting consisted of one blaring backdoor porch light to illuminate the path as you took out the trash. The times they are a-changin’, and today, professional mood lighting is affordable, easily installed, and adds value to your home. What’s more, the choice is immense. read more »

Your kitchen countertop is like a craftsman’s workbench: it is perhaps the most important piece of equipment in your kitchen. It’s the place where most food preparation and serving is done, where you keep many of your tools readily accessible, and where you put down your bundles upon returning from the grocery. read more »

STOP! DON’T SIGN THAT CONTRACT!

Not until you read the following carefully.

Did you know that if an uninsured worker is injured while working on your property, he can sue you for damages, loss of income, etc.?

That’s right – you could very well end up paying his medical bills and other compensation.

Before you decide to hire any contractors, check their insurance policies. Make sure they’re current and provide full coverage, according to local and/or State laws.

A step-by-step guide to energy efficiency ratings on windows in order to educate homeowners on how to choose the proper window for their home improvement project. read more »

So you decided that your house needs expanding. This is a good way to add value to your home and some extra breathing room. Whether it is a master suite, family room, sunroom, or bathroom, this is a major project with many technicalities. You’ll need to hire a contractor to handle the many dimensions of this work. You may be in for more than you realized, because you’re living in the construction site itself. read more »

Doing a full-kitchen remodel is expensive. Nevertheless, if you’ve decided to take the plunge, it’s worthwhile investing in equipment and fittings that will counter rising energy costs and result in lower utility bills over time. read more »

Perhaps most of our time at home is spent in the kitchen. It’s the place where we eat our meals, have friends over for coffee, do homework, and even plan our daily lives. Yet in many homes, the kitchen’s décor is not up to standard. It’s old fashioned, it’s gloomy, and you hate it. Much as you’d like to do a total remodel, you just don’t have the funds available right now.

Well, take heart; it is possible to turn a drab kitchen into a fab kitchen — without breaking the bank — by changing just a few key elements and leaving any major structural work for better times. read more »

Few remodeling projects can bring elegance to your home like the timeless beauty of hardwood floors. With hardwood flooring, you can create distinctiveness and value that will last a lifetime. A hardwood floor complements any home design you currently have or want to create — from the traditional to the most modern, and anything in between. There are no boundaries with hardwood floors. read more »