Are you starting to plan entertaining at home again? Inviting friends and family over, whether for major celebrations, casual dinners or watching a game, is one of the joys of life that we can’t wait to get back to. Right now, it’s thoughts of the Summer Olympics or maybe baseball, beer, and relaxing poolside, but …
Beauty and The Budget: How to Put Money Back in Your Pocket
When summer finally hits, we’re all glad to have air conditioning in our homes. And unless we can get to the Jersey Shore, those hot and humid days just make us want to stay inside and crank up the A/C. But monthly sky-high energy bills may be a reminder that your home is not as …
Planning a Budget with Value Engineering
It’s National Home Improvement Month: Stop Dreaming and Start Doing! During the past 12 months (or more), we’ve all spent a lot of our time indoors and, because of that, we’ve been made acutely aware of the things in our homes that could use some updating. It’s finally time to stop dreaming and start doing …
Stop and Smell the Roses from Your New Front Porch
Is there anything more iconic to American residential architecture than a porch? Just the thought of sitting in a porch swing or rocker with a cool drink on a warm summer night makes you feel relaxed. The nostalgia of porches is undeniable. Outdoor living spaces are a sought-after feature in homes and important to your …
Having A Stylish Home That’s Within Reach
Have you decided that you would like to stay in your own home for as long as possible, like so many other homeowners? The cost and complexity of moving are probably more than you want to endure, especially if you love your current location and its proximity to services you use. When you plan any …
In Sync with New Sink Styles for Your Kitchen Remodel
You might not have ever thought about it, but one of the most important choices you’ll make for your kitchen remodel is the sink – because you’ll probably use it more frequently than any other item in your new kitchen. All the talk of trends in kitchen renovation seems to focus on cabinets, countertops and …
Are You Ready for a Change? Think “Transitional”
We’ve all been looking forward to the New Year and all the changes it brings. This is the time of year we always think about transitions and starting fresh. For 2021, most of us really crave beginning the transition back to living life the way we did before 2020 hit with all of its challenges. …
Are You Wishing for a Home Addition This Holiday Season?
We don’t have to tell you that the holidays this year are sure to be very different for families trying to stay healthy. People are giving up holiday parties and even visits with friends and family. It’s difficult, but it won’t last forever. Will the coming year be the time we can get back together …
More Room in the Same Space
Remodeling Within Your Home’s Footprint. You almost never hear people complain that they have too much space in their home. The number of closets, the number of bathrooms or even just elbow room are things homeowners want more of! A home addition is a great solution to this problem, but not always possible. If an …
Get Rid of Your Home’s Most Annoying Feature: Basement Laundry Room
You’ve been staring at the inside of your home for months now. You are probably aware of all of its shortcomings and outdated features and are ready for a change. Where should you start? We suggest you think of what bothers you the most and get rid of it! Are you still lugging the laundry …