Did you know that the pole and shelf closet was designed over a century ago? Traditional closets waste 60% of their available space but an efficient design can make every cubic inch count. It can actually double your storage space. Having a designer come to your home […]
Tag: Home Improvement
Making Beautiful Things Happen After Dark
After the sun sets and darkness arrives, display the beauty of your property all year long with a well planned and designed exterior lighting system. Enhance the beauty of your landscape and make more use of outdoor spaces like decks and patios in the summer. Exterior lighting can offer transition lighting between indoors and outdoors […]
Do I Need A Building Permit?
Typically not the first question that comes to mind when homeowners decide to remodel their home, a Building Permit is often overlooked. Depending on where you live, the answer to this question can be found by calling your city or township building inspector. In many municipalities, when your project involves an addition or […]
Thinking Of New Carpeting? Part 2
In Part 1 we talked about several things to consider when looking to purchase new carpet. Here are some other carpet facts: With respect to carpet color, different dye lots used in the manufacture may cause your carpeting to be a slightly different shade than the sample you selected. This is normal and should […]
Thinking Of New Carpeting? Part 1
The more you know, the more prepared you’ll be to get the best value. First, measure the widest point of the room(s) you want to carpet. Make sure you include any door openings or steps. Take the length times the width and divide by 9. This will give you the approximate number of square […]
Home Remodeling – Replacement Windows
Replacing old windows not only dresses up an older home but also contributes to lower heating and cooling costs. You should consider replacing your windows if they have: – Rotting sash or frame usually caused by water damage resulting from neglecting to maintain the interior/exterior finish on the sash. – Poor weatherstripping around sash. […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips – June
General walk through – check exterior gardens, downspouts and extensions, foundation landscaping. Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Change air filter, close dampers on lower returns if using central air. Check basement for dryness; run dehumidifier and check sump hole and pump, if applicable. Apply water […]
Remodeling Your Kitchen – Some Basics Part 2
In Part 1 we discussed the importance of Planning and Design when undertaking a kitchen remodeling project. When you are confident that you’ve done your research, it’s time to review estimates, select a bid and sign an agreement. To properly compare bids requires specifics and short, vague estimates usually result in problems down the road. […]
Remodeling Your Kitchen – Some Basics Part 1
The kitchen is the main gathering place for many families and even when entertaining, many times the party winds up in the kitchen. Here are some things to consider when thinking of a new kitchen. There are 3 elements to a kitchen remodeling project: Preparation, Design and Installation. First, visualize your dream kitchen. What […]
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips – May
Monthly Home Maintenance Tips For May General walk through; check exterior gardens, downspouts and extensions, foundation landscaping. Check/add salt to water softener. Check smoke and fire alarms. Check window wells and make sure they are cleaned out and filled with stone. Trim trees and shrubs away from roof and siding to prevent moisture damage. Clean/shampoo […]
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