Design
Universal 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 MoreThe Nuts and Bolts of Choosing a Remodeler
When you are planning to remodel your home, whether it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, home addition or whole house renovation, it’s best to have a goal and budget in mind. Sometimes it’s difficult to have a clear idea of what things cost, especially since materials and products have increased recently. But even if you…
Read MoreA Kitchen Remodel with a Perfect Kitchen Layout
Are you planning to remodel your kitchen? If so, this is the perfect time to rethink your current layout to meet your families wants and needs. Just like in the movie City Slickers, the secret to a perfect kitchen layout is “just one thing”. For some it’s about being efficient. For others its organization. For…
Read MoreWhat’s trending next with home remodeling?
The pandemic has influenced the way we want to live in our homes. We have seen our home in a new light. Our homes became our offices, classrooms, “restaurants” and “movie theatres”. Going forward these experiences will affect some trends in future remodeling. Open layouts are still desirable, but flexible, multi-functional spaces are gaining in…
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 MoreKitchen Design Trends For 2021
Out with the old, in with something better for the New Year. The challenges of COVID 19 has left its mark on the way we use our kitchen in our homes. The following are kitchen design trends based on the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Annual Design Trends Study. This is a survey of…
Read MoreRemodeling Older Homes
The attraction of buying and living in an older home that has features from a particular era is hard for some to resist. If you have purchased an older home and love its character, you may have to make decisions on whether and how it should be restored or remodeled. Older homes often come with…
Read MoreKitchen Islands 5 Reasons they are still popular today.
The number one reason we find still true today is to open up the area and create a light and airy space. A kitchen island provides an area for friends and family to sit or stand without being in the way of a busy cook. It is a great place to sit for a quick…
Read MoreWhat is Aging?
In the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 are anticipated to be double. In the next 30 years, the population of Americans ages 65-85 will swell to nearly 73 million. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), around 23 million Americans are caring for their elderly parents;…
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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