Posts by Dan Bawden - Legal Eagle Contractors
Should you build up or out when remodeling?
Are you thinking about expanding your existing home to increase square footage versus moving to a new larger home? If you love your neighborhood, the schools and venues, you may not be eager to move. Instead, you may be considering expanding your home’s first floor or building up to create a second floor. One major factor to…
Read MoreGreat Tips For Upgrading Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where many people spend hours and hours of their time. If you’re in the market for a kitchen upgrade, take the opportunity to personalize your kitchen to fit your lifestyle. From cabinetry to appliances to electronics, there are countless ways to make your kitchen work for you.…
Read MoreUniversal Design Features for Doors & Windows
Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…
Read MoreFocus on the “New” Kitchen
A kitchen remodel is one of the most lucrative renovation projects you can do in your home. It has a high return on your investment while providing a high level of enjoyment. Due to the high rate of use, wear and tear and changing of design trends, kitchens may need to be updated every 10 to…
Read MoreWhat are universal design features for doors and windows?
Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…
Read MoreMake the Most of An Open Layout
Getting food from the oven to the table has never been easier with open concept kitchen and dining rooms. This floor plan has gained in popularity over time and is common in many houses, new and old. Make the most of the open layout by following these design tips: Carry an accent color throughout the…
Read MoreModify a Home for Aging-in-Place
If at all possible, many of us would prefer to spend our twilight years in the houses we’ve turned into homes, near the people and places we love. Thanks to advances in technology, wider availability of services for the elderly at home, and most importantly, the advent of aging in place design, safely remaining at…
Read MoreCreating Your Own Backyard Retreat
Staying home is the new norm these days, so why not make it a place where you can truly relax? Warm summer days mean you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Take this opportunity to turn your backyard into your own personal oasis and make staying home an enjoyable experience now and for years to…
Read MoreTop Ten COVID-Driven Changes for Your Remodeling Project
Suggested procedures for companies to follow when remodeling homes. No-touch electronic thermometers to regularly check the temperatures of both the trades working on the job and the owners, (with their consent). Reducing frequency of having more multiple trades working onsite at once to facilitate distancing. This slows down production on the job, but we feel…
Read MoreExpand the comforts of your living room to the outdoors
Staying home is the new norm these days, so why not make it a place where you can truly relax? Warm summer days mean you’ll likely be spending more time outside. Take this opportunity to turn your backyard into your own personal oasis and make staying home an enjoyable experience now and for years to…
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