You’re excited to begin work on a home remodel project. Suddenly, you realize that changes to your home, while adding value to your property, may also need to be protected in the event of a disaster. What steps should be taken to protect your investment? In addition...
Imagine seeing your home featured in your favorite magazine. It’s a nice idea, right? Of course, when you think about it, there has to be some hard work going on behind the scenes to achieve those photos of magazine-worthy homes. It’s true that remodeling can be an...
Like many homeowners preparing for a home remodeling project, chances are you have been perusing magazines and websites for inspiration as well as following the action on home renovation TV shows. Seeing amateurs and professionals at work perfecting their vision for...
Quartz countertops have been in the news a lot lately, and not just because they are the créme de la créme of kitchen and bathroom countertops. Two significant international events are shaping the remodeling industry, and impacting our potential availability to this...
Often times, the hardest part of starting a home remodel is choosing a remodeling contractor. What do you look for? Do you hire an architect or a design-build firm? How do you choose? Searching for the right contractor takes work. To make it easier for you, and to...
If you live in a home built before 1978 (before lead-based paints were outlawed), there is a good chance your home contains lead-based paints and plumbing, unfortunately. The older a home is, the higher the risk of lead being present and posing potential harms,...