Tag: Home Remodeling

Remodeling Your Kitchen – 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 […]

Remodeling Your Kitchen – 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 do […]

How Much Money Could You Save With A Geothermal System?

Everyone knows we’ve had a long, very cold winter. In some places, like Wisconsin, it’s the coldest winter in 40 years!! Heating bills have gone through the roof, especially for those homeowners who depend on propane to heat their homes! In this video from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series, homeowners who have made the […]

Home Remodeling – Replacement Windows – Part 2

Replacing old windows not only dresses up an older home but also contributes to lower heating and cooling costs. If you decide that it’s time to replace your windows here are some things to consider when deciding what to buy: – Performance – Product performance data is available on all windows giving the R and […]

Home Remodeling – Replacement Windows – Part 1

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. This […]

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 […]

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. […]