Category: Renovating

Don’t Get Winter Blues! Dress Up Your Home!

Just because fall is here and winter is right around the corner doesn’t mean you cant change up your house. You may not be able to work on the outside but the inside does not have to suffer the weather. One easy task to change up a kitchen would be to update the backsplash. You can do something elegant like our Cosa Marble Onyx Collection or something simple like our Cosa Marble Glass Thassos. Just a simple update will change an entire look. Read More

Can’t Afford to Remodel? Then Resurface.

Are you interested in redoing your kitchen but don’t really have the funds to get into such a costly project? Did you know the kitchen and the bathroom are the most expensive remodeling jobs in a house? Well if you can’t afford a remodel to replace your entire kitchen you can do a few other things to completely change up your kitchen. You can reface/resurface your cabinets which is an affordable, efficient and eco-friendly option to update the look of existing cabinets, without a full replacement. Read More

Ways Renovation Can Help Avoid Mold Issues

Fall is upon us . Many are happy while others may be approaching it with dread. Those sad and down trodden are individuals that suffer through a frustrating condition called allergies. While the falling leaves are beautiful and bring an array of beautiful colors to most, it brings these individuals the frustration of sneezing, sickness and so many other discomforts due to mold. For allergy sufferers, making minor changes and renovations to their homes externally and internally is a necessity.

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Best Places for a Laundry Room Renovation

Nobody ever admits that their favorite room in the home is the laundry room. However, it would definitely be worthwhile to make adjustments and renovations to it. Upgrades would make everyone’s life a bit easier when it comes to getting certain chores in the home done. Especially because most laundry rooms are built to pass through or are simple backdoor space, it is never welcoming in any sense. Some are not even rooms, just appliances tucked away in a side closet. There are many common locations for a laundry room. However, if its location doesn’t work for you, it’s time for a change.

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Types of Glass Cabinetry

When it comes to the kitchen, no stone should go unturned. This is a room equipped to create memories with family, friends and so many gatherings that can last a lifetime. There have been such a large number of  innovative styles applied to the kitchen that it can be hard to think outside of the box in coming up with an entirely new design. Have you considered glass? Imagine all of the beautiful displays that can be derived from using such a clear element as glass. The great thing about adding glass to your kitchen design is that you don’t have to strip all of your cabinets to achieve the right look.

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What to Consider When Choosing The Right Countertops

There are so many options to choose from when it comes to countertops for your kitchen and bathroom. Once you’ve discovered the many types, it is important to determine the best available countertop that fits your home.

Three factors to consider when choosing the right countertops.

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Great Bathroom Renovation Tips

With bathroom renovations come lessons learned. Instead of having to learn the hard way, it’s best to do your research and avoid making the same mistakes others have done while doing their own renovating. Oftentimes mistakes can happen because homeowners don’t have confidence in what their personal preferences are.

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The Latest Kitchen Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore

As time goes by, trends come and go. Green kitchen appliances slowly morphed into stainless steel. Tile backsplashes fade in the background as slabs take the forefront. Even the main purpose of a kitchen has reached an entirely new level. Oftentimes you may even find an area in the kitchen that can be used as a workstation using your laptop and charging stations for your mobile devices. Fully functional bars have also been installed, adding more of a reason for gatherings to ensue in the kitchen. Mudrooms and laundry rooms have made their way offset to most kitchens making it convenient for multi-taskers complete their daily chores better than ever. With so many trends taking over the common kitchen, it’s always good to keep up and possibly apply them to your own home.

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The Best Hiring Process When Looking for a Contractor

It is very difficult in today’s society to find a good contractor that can be trusted. Many individuals look to cut corners for an easy buck. Cutting corners in a kitchen or bathroom renovation might look good on the surface but after a couple of years the results might not be what you expected. For this reason, it is always important to take necessary precautions to cover yourself. Some ways to do that is to only pay a portion of the cost upfront. Have contracts specify estimated costs. Be sure to add what is expected of your contractor and when they should be completed with the project.

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Benefits to Having a Make-Up Air System

When it comes to good air and health in your home, it’s extremely important to consider having a great make-up air system in place. There are many benefits to explore as to why additional air circulation installation options should be considered.

Here are some reasons why you should have one of these systems in your home.

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