So, you want to finish your basement. Good for you! It means more space, more functionality, and a better life for you and your family. Now you have to find the perfect basement contractor. How do you know who to …
Basement finishing presents different challenges than above-ground rooms. Even in the driest basements, you must combat moisture and mold. There are plumbing and ventilation in the ceiling that often must stay accessible. Moreover, what if your basement floods? Will you …
Basement Finishing Options: Walls, Ceiling, and Floor Options Read more »
I don’t know about you, but going into fall weather and looking forward to an uncertain winter upgrading the house is starting to look better and better. You might be finding yourself in the same boat as many others in …
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Home renovations are stressful. Everything is dirty, there are people in and out of your house, and things are rearranged. Do you know what makes it more stressful? Having to deal with a dispute with a hostile contractor. What do …
We live in a world of upselling. From credit card offers at almost every checkout counter, to upgraded products and services at the oil change to “would you like to try our new sandwich,” when you go to grab a …
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Have you worked with a contractor before? Are you aware of the dynamics involved in that relationship – however short-term? Americans spend a lot of time and effort working on their homes. Every year, something needs to be fixed or …
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Are you thinking about your house a lot more lately? Wondering how you can add functional space? Are you considering finishing your basement and adding a basement bathroom? One major question that comes up whenever you talk about finishing a …
Pros and Cons of Adding a Bathroom to the Basement Read more »
Are you getting ready to remodel your bathroom and want to know the options before you commit? A great shower can transform a space into an at-home spa. A cramped or dirty showering experience can make getting ready in the …
New Shower Ideas and Upgrades: What’s Right for You? Read more »
Many homeowners have faced it: a great house at the right price, but the bathroom is straight from the 1970s. Why did people choose harvest gold, forest green, or pink tubs and toilets back then? Maybe it was hip and …
If you are a new homeowner or a young homeowner about to renovate your bathroom for the first time, you probably have some ideas about how you want your bathtub to look and function. This may be especially true if …