Family gatherings, meals shared, presents gifted – the holidays are just around the corner. Don’t dig out the boxes of decorations just yet. You might want to consider giving your bathroom a “mini-facelift” before your guests arrive. Who needs tinsel when a shiny new faucet can add some extra sparkle to your holidays? If you’re […]
Without a major addition, it’s pretty impossible to add square footage to your home. But what do you do when you’re busting at the seams? Adding more living space to your home can be as easy as finishing your basement. Some people think finishing a basement is a simple DIY project. Throw a few studs […]
No renovation should be tackled without lots of planning, but knowing where to start with any project, especially if you’ve never done one before, can be a challenge. While bathrooms are typically small rooms in the home, by comparison, that doesn’t equate to a small renovation project. Before cabinets and walls are demoed, flooring is […]
Unless you’re living a lux life, your bathroom is probably small-to-average in size. Bathrooms are rooms that get frequent use by everyone in the family, not to mention where you might spend longer periods of time getting ready each morning. But small spaces can feel cramped and claustrophobic, and no one wants to start their […]
Whether you’re a busy mom packing lunches, making dinner on-the-go and filling endless bellies with snacks, the empty nesters looking to upgrade, or single and living in style, quartz countertops have features for everyone, making them the hot trend in kitchen countertops. From durability and maintenance, to trendy color options and high-end style, quartz should […]
When you think “basement,” you don’t have to imagine low ceilings, damp smelling, poorly lit, useless spaces (except for the perfunctory laundry hookups). With the right planning and execution, basements can be refinished into spaces that best suit your family’s needs: home gym, playroom, craft space, office, home theater, game room, bar and wine cellar, […]
If you’ve watched a parent age, you know nothing is more difficult than having to make sacrifices that erode one’s sense of independence, especially if it involves giving up their home. So often, a parent’s home is filled with warmth from memories and evidence of love and laughter that have been years in the making […]
For many, pride and homeownership go hand-in-hand. It takes hard work to buy a house, and once you own one, you know that this asset you’ve worked so hard for is more than an investment. It protects your family and is a safe haven from the world. It’s where you build and share memories with […]
If you didn’t build your home, or pay top dollar for the one you’re in, chances are you don’t love your kitchen, or it needs updates. Desirable kitchens are not only highly functional, but they also reflect the homeowner’s personal style. If you didn’t design yours, you probably can think of something you wish were […]
You work hard to keep and maintain your home, and now it’s time to let your home work for you. With the financial demands homeownership entails, making energy efficiency upgrades where and when you can just makes good “cents.” Upgrades that are energy-efficient are a must, especially when it comes time to replace worn out […]