Bathrooms
Designing with Chemical Sensitivities in Mind
Dan Bawden, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Most remodeling design projects begin by drafting and prioritizing the homeowner’s wish list. At the top of the list you will typically find more storage, better lighting, updated finishes, etc. However, when a homeowner has Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), the priorities change with indoor air quality and chemical free…
Read MoreThree Steps to a Successful Project Start
January has always been a time for setting goals. For those whose goals are home related such as a remodel project or building a new home, this is the perfect time of year to start your planning. The design phase of a project can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months depending…
Read MoreAdding The Space You Need – Building On Up
By Shawn Vacek, Remodelers of Houston A home addition can be a very valuable remodeling project for your home. If you have a one or one and a half story home and you need extra space it may be worth considering building up rather than out. If you have a growing family and too few…
Read MoreHouston Remodeler Is Keynote Speaker in Japan Cities Tour
By Lorraine Hart of Ideal Consulting Services Houston Remodeler Dan Bawden, Pres & CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors just returned from a construction-based speaking tour in Japan. The tour took place between October 5th to October 12th, 2019. A nationally recognized expert-in-aging place design, Bawden was invited to Japan by the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Read MoreLet Mirrors Make a Statement
By Stacy Argo of A-Plus Glass Services Even though mirrors are thought of as a practical use for personal grooming, they can also add a good deal of elegance and style whether it be traditional or contemporary to any room in your home. Mirrors can be used in smaller areas to give the illusion of…
Read MorePremodel before the Remodel
By Larry Abbott of Abbott Contracting If you are considering any home improvement project, you’ll have several decisions to make before the work starts. Whether you are remodeling your whole house, or a room or two, you will need to think about removing clutter and clearing the space. Depending on the size and type of…
Read MoreConsider these Universal Design Options When Remodeling
By Dan Bawden of Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. 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…
Read MoreEffective Planning is the Key to Effective Renovation
By Kevin Vick of Vick Construction & Remodeling Just as a business usually has a business plan a homeowner needs a home renovation plan when embarking on a remodeling project. There are several important things to consider when planning your project, even before hiring a remodeling professional. Think about your needs, what you want…
Read MoreGet Ready to Remodel Your Bathroom
Vanessa Vacek, Remodelers of Houston Is it time to remodel a bathroom in your home? Does it desperately need an update? Do you long for a larger, functional and relaxing space? Or if you plan on aging in place you may want accessibility, comfort and safety. Whatever your reasons are, all it takes is a…
Read MoreHealthy Home Design
According to studies and reporting by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we spend a staggering 90 percent of our time indoors. Concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Most pollutants affecting indoor air quality come from sources inside buildings, although some originate outdoors. In an average…
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