Category: Remodeling Tips

Researching Materials For Your New Backsplash

As houzz says in their article on choosing the perfect backsplash, “The humble backsplash has come a long way”.  This very helpful article discusses the pros and cons of stainless steel, porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass, engineered stone, granite, polished plaster, composite (e.g. Corian), laminate, mirrored glass, and marble. Even if you’ve already decided on […]

What to Do With Pets During a Home Remodel

Remodeling any part of your home, including the kitchen or master bath, will be noisy, messy, and will require a work crew to be in your home for a few days or a few weeks depending on the scope of the project. When you set the date for your remodel to begin, it’s important that […]

Is Vacation the Perfect Time to Do a Remodel?

School is out, and summer is on its way. For your family, that might mean a trip to the most magical place on earth, a visit to see parents/grandparents, or a relaxing week out in the woods. (Don’t forget your bug repellant.) Since your house will be empty for a while, could this be the […]

Can You Tailor a Kitchen Remodel for a Homeowner’s Height?

We humans come in all shapes and sizes. For those of us who are on the outskirts of normal, life can be a little more complicated. A man who stands seven feet tall has ducked through plenty of door frames in his life and endured many uncomfortable airplane rides. A woman who doesn’t reach five […]

Can You Really Rely On A Contractor’s References?

When you decide that it’s time to remodel your kitchen, bath, or full home, you will have to place a lot of trust into the skill and integrity of your remodel firm. You’ll also have to write them a big check. How do you know if the remodeling agency is legit? One of the best […]

Protect Children During A Remodeling

That dream kitchen or updated bathroom is almost a reality. But children are home from school and underfoot. Take these two precautionary measures to ensure kids stay safe while your home is turned into a construction site: Children are naturally curious. They like hanging around and learning what the carpenters are doing. You might introduce […]

What to Do With Pets During a Home Remodel

Remodeling any part of your home, including the kitchen or master bath, will be noisy, messy, and will require a work crew to be in your home for a few days or a few weeks depending on the scope of the project. When you set the date for your remodel to begin, it’s important that […]

Time to Start Now to Finish Remodel for the Holidays

Nothing puts your house on display like the holidays. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, housing family for Christmas, or bringing everyone over for a Hanukah celebration, this is the time of year where you’ll be reminded of everything you want to change and fix about your home. If you dream about having a remodeled kitchen, […]

A Kitchen Remodel Which Does Away With Cabinets

While reading an article on houzz.com entitled “8 Little Remodeling Touches That Make a Big Difference”,  I saw a photo of one of the “little touches” which was quite stunning – a black and white kitchen with no kitchen cabinets. In lieu of traditional kitchen storage space, the author of the article opted for two […]

Researching Materials For Your New Backsplash

As houzz says in their article on choosing the perfect backsplash, “The humble backsplash has come a long way”.  This very helpful article discusses the pros and cons of stainless steel, porcelain and ceramic tiles, glass, engineered stone, granite, polished plaster, composite (e.g. Corian), laminate, mirrored glass, and marble. Even if you’ve already decided on […]

Affordable and Smart; Dallas Luxury Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

Limited only by imagination and a project’s budget, standard kitchens and master baths are turning into customized spaces. It’s not news, luxury can be incorporated into any design plan and executed with the right team, however the news might be that the team is front and center, in or on the front cover of your […]

You Can Have A Beautiful New Kitchen Without Breaking The Bank

A lot of homeowners dream about remodeling their kitchen but worry about the extraordinary cost. It’s true that certain types of kitchen remodels can cost $50,000 or more, especially if you want to expand out. However, what many homeowners don’t know is that even a small and much more affordable kitchen remodel can drastically increase […]

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