Tag: remodel

Hiring A Contractor

Contractors

It can be hard to hire a contractor. Not only do you want this individual to do the job correctly, but you also want to make sure that you can get along with them. After all, whether you are renovating your kitchen, bathroom, or whole home, you might see a lot of this individual. When starting your search, there are certain things you need to know about them to make sure they are the right person for the job.

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Planning Your Bathroom Transformation

MTI bathroom products

New technology transforms our day-to-day lives, from bringing the internet to our kitchens to stoves that can be programmed to turn on, cook, and shut down without you being there and refrigerators that will tell you when you are out of milk. The “smart home” is quickly becoming the norm and our bathrooms are keeping pace with the new technology. Here’s a look at the trends:

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Starting a Home Renovation Project

When it comes to renovating your kitchenbathroom, or whole home, many don’t prioritize it as they should. While the thought of it can be frustrating and tedious, it is important to understand the value of good renovation and repairs. It means fewer headaches in the future. A huge part of neglecting renovation is dealing with the number of people involved and all of the things that go wrong. Above all, be sure to understand your rights as a consumer before starting any project or renovation to your home. Read More

Why Now is the Perfect Time to Refinance Your Home!

The housing market just got a boost when the Federal Reserve lowered the interest rates even more. This is great news for those looking to purchase a home but even better news for homeowners. You can now refinance your home to lower your monthly payment, consolidate and pay off/down your credit card debt and even have enough left for home improvements. Read More

Modernize Your Bathroom

Plumbtile: Porcher Bath

Up until now, bathrooms have had very functional looking toilets, tubs, and faucets. They look nice, yes, but not necessarily classy or modern. It is time to modernize your bathroom! The trend today is to revamp your bathroom; make it have style, grace, and individuality while still maintaining that old-as-time functionality. So what does a bathroom need? Tubs, toilets, faucets, and a little storage space for toiletries, towels, and other bathroom necessities, right? The possibilities are endless when you think about it. So many combinations of colors, textures, and uniquely designed furniture and fixtures offer infinite options when you take into the account the uniqueness of the individual who’s got it in their head to remodel and modernize their bathroom. Check out the following tips and ideas for modernizing your bathroom.  Read More

Light Up Your “Layout!”

You may have been thinking about maybe giving your beautiful home a new lighting makeover to bring out the elegant qualities that you would love to show off to family and friends. So, whether you want to just make a minor adjustment or a whole-house upgrade, we will give you some great room-by-room tips on bringing out the best lighting in your home.

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Some Do’s and Don’t’s of Remodeling

If you are thinking about remodeling your home what are some of the do’s and don’ts of taking on this task? It can be a stressful time and quite costly if you don’t understand some of the best ways to start. First let’s decide which room to remodel first. Once you have decided which room you will remodel, you will want to draw up some plans. What do you want the upgrade to look like? And one more question, are you looking to add value to your home or is it something you are deciding to do for your family? Read More

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

Choosing the right laminate flooring

Let’s face it, hardwood flooring looks amazing, but sometimes it’s just too expensive for our own homes. A great alternative is laminated flooring. Laminate flooring goes through a laminated process of several layers. It consists of four components that contribute to its durability and makes it very affordable.

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Plywood Primer: What you need to know.

Plywood was never really an appealing material to work with. However, in recent years, many designers have adapted the material as a creative muse. Builders are also thinking of innovative ways to use it in their own designs. Rather than only being used in unfinished work spaces, or simply as subflooring for kitchen, bathroom or whole house renovation; you’ll see plywood in completed projects.

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