If you’re looking to start a renovation project that may require a building permit, you might be interested to know that more than half of homeowners report paying $500 or less in total fees for their permits, according to the results of a new survey from... Continue reading

So you’re ready to remodel that bathroom. Congratulations! As you probably already know, you’ve got some tasks ahead of you. Even with the help of a professional bathroom designer and a general contractor who will take care of the construction and installation, a lot of... Continue reading

“What’s funny about laundry rooms is that we’re in them a lot, yet we approach these spaces as an afterthought,” designer AJ Margulis says. It’s true. There’s no standard laundry room size, shape or layout. Often these utility spaces are created in awkward leftover areas... Continue reading

It’s pretty well known that remodels can be time-consuming beasts. Whether you’re painting a bathroom yourself or hiring a team to gut your kitchen (or your whole house), there’s a fair amount of time involved. Time planning, time executing, time cleaning up afterward — time,... Continue reading

You’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners start by looking at kitchen appliances. Others collect inspiring kitchen photos. Some homeowners decide they need more room. Others simply want to upgrade their current kitchen. Homeowners may find themselves in this... Continue reading

So you’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Congratulations, and I cannot wait to see pictures of it when it’s done. But in the meantime, you need to know what to anticipate and how to handle it. Home remodeling pros and those who have been through... Continue reading

See why reducing waste in a home construction project should appeal to every architect, designer and client Continue reading

New products and styles for cabinets and countertops were on display at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, the industry’s biggest event, held in Las Vegas from Feb. 19 to 21, 2019. Dark tones for cabinets and counters were seen throughout the show, as well... Continue reading

Most people look at their home and dream of making improvements. But the catalyst for actually beginning a renovation project varies. The 2019 Houzz & Home report sheds light on some of the key reasons homeowners finally make the leap from dreaming to taking action. Continue reading

Home design trends seem to spring up from anywhere. Sure, geographic location sometimes dictates what’s popular. After all, what works for a home in Arkansas might not translate to a lakeside home in Washington. But often what’s happening on a local level can easily get... Continue reading