DIY / TLC
Remodeling a not so new home
Are you considering buying a ‘new’ home? You might get lucky and find a turnkey property, with everything already updated and a style that you love. If not, you will need to decide whether to get renovations done before you move in. Having your new home renovated before moving would be ideal because there’s nothing to do after…
Read MoreAvoid DIY Remodeling Disasters
In this era of social media and reality TV, homeowners often attempt to tackle major remodeling projects on their own. These “Do It Yourselfers” discover inspiration and confidence on HGTV, Houzz or YouTube. Certain projects can appear relatively simple and fun during edited or vendor-sponsored programming. Plus, the idea of saving money by performing the…
Read MoreExpect the unexpected when remodeling
Whether your home is twenty or one hundred & twenty years old, it is quite likely that your remodeler will encounter some unforeseeable condition—the older the house the more likely. It is advisable to have a contingency fund for such instances; ten-percent of the project cost is not unreasonable. If you don’t spend it, you…
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 MoreHave You looked at your ceilings lately?
The ceiling is too often over looked in the design process pro oversimplified. There are so many ways to create an amazing ceiling that can be the focal point of the room. Four ways to create an amazing ceiling: High Ceilings – High ceilings in and of themselves are a wonderful way to make a…
Read MoreFind your inspiration when choosing paint color
Are you thinking about painting a room in your home? It can be daunting, especially if you are painting the entire inside of your home. There are so many versions of white and gray and these colors tend to be overused. Color is a great way to change an interior room without changing the footprint.…
Read MoreWill Coronavirus change the way we live in our homes?
As a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
Read MoreFinding Someone Qualified to Work in Your Home
Finding help with small remodeling jobs or repairs can be challenging. Who do you call- a remodeler or handyman? Many people believe that if the job is too small, a remodeling contractor may not be interested and call a handyman instead. Keep in mind that all handymen are not created equal. Every handyman may not…
Read MoreChoosing a remodeler for your project
The following are tips for finding a qualified remodeler from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Stay Local Local remodelers are compelled to perform quality work that satisfies their customers for their business to survive. Local firms can be checked through references including past customers in your community or through your local NARI…
Read MoreRefresh Your Home in Spring
Spring is here, the weather is getting nicer and we are all looking to spend more time outside. It is the perfect time to consider a facelift for your home’s exterior facade. Three Home Facelift Considerations: Style – Do you want to maintain the same style or transition into a new look? Color – Don’t…
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