Home remodels are exciting to any homeowner, but they’re also a bit daunting. With all the budget spreadsheets, local reviews, and insurance lingo to wade through it can seem like your remodel is as complicated as building the Brooklyn Bridge. We promise you, it’s not! Even the most grandiose of kitchen or bathroom remodels are…
The kitchen sink is often left behind in remodels when compared to more expensive appliances, but they’re just as important in both form and function. A kitchen sink is arguably the most-used gadget in the kitchen, as it handles everything from washing dishes to rinsing vegetables. As with most kitchen remodels, your kitchen sink needs…
As we look forward to the new year, we can’t help but get excited about the upcoming 2020 home remodeling trends! With every passing year, kitchen and bathroom styles evolve to new trends. Shaker cabinets saw their day in the sun in 2019, along with handmade decorative tiles. We’ve recently waved farewell to the drab…
DIY renovations are tempting to many homeowners. Who doesn’t want to save some money on a renovation while gaining remodeling skills? When it comes to DIY renovation, being properly equipped with the tools of the trade is key. Having the correct tools ensures you remain safe during each step of the project. A homeowner should…
Summer gets a lot of credit for being the ‘fun’ season, but there’s a lot to be said for fall. Fall is the season where the weather cools down, the kids go back to school, and (usually) work isn’t as crazy. It’s the perfect time of year to sit back and think about what you’d…
If you had a crystal ball and could gaze into the future of your home remodel, would you want to see shoddy workmanship, high final bills, and insurance issues? We certainly hope not! It may seem tempting to go with your cousin’s friend who offers their home remodeling services on Facebook, but this is almost…
Long before Marie Kondo was a household name, homeowners were struggling with ways to increase their storage space. Storage is a precious commodity in even the most modern home, and with areas such as the kitchen and bathroom naturally needing to hold a lot of items, finding extra storage space can make or break your…
Think of gazing over an expansive kitchen island to see your kids playing in front of the couch while your significant other lounges in their armchair, sipping some coffee. Is it a nice vision? We hope so! Whether it be hosting better dinner parties, giving yourself more of a view of what the little ones…
There’s a lot of confusion swirling around on whether or not home improvements and repairs are tax deductible. Taxes are a complicated business for homeowners, and they just get murkier once you start adding improvements… Or do they? The truth is: home improvements don’t complicate your taxes any further than normal. There are few guidelines…
For years, big box suppliers have had an edge in the home-improvement industry, bringing in buyers looking for huge selections, low prices and the appeal of one-stop shopping. Recently, more homeowners have begun choosing independent contractors for the service and quality that big box stores just can’t match. Find out what sets custom suppliers apart…