Then you need, no you deserve, a bath remodel! Old fashioned bathrooms may have gigantic whirlpool tubs taking up space, paired up with cramped, dark showers. Studies have shown that most modern homeowners prefer larger showers with amenities like body sprays, steam devices, benches and rainfall showerheads. Showerheads with LED lighting and speakers are growing…
Investing in a remodel to your current home will turn it into the home of your dreams. Review your home’s layout; look carefully at how it’s rooms are planned out. You can use a tape measure and draw a diagram (or have your contractor do this!). Pay attention to awkward spaces that don’t work; these…
An awesome mirror. Cool light fixture. Flowers and plants? (Only if you promise to water them) Something nice to sit on. Awesome shower. Steam shower, massage jets, high tech shower head; and big. Big is great. Lots of tile and glass. Shower niches, glass shower door. Got it? Good. Nice sink. Style is the name…
A house truly becomes your own after you customize it to your unique lifestyle. You know you want to upgrade the house, but worry that you might not be happy with it a few years out. What to do? To start, browse remodeling ideas on Pinterest, Houzz and Google, to get some ideas floating around…
Therefore, your kitchen should be unique; it should fit your needs. Does it? Usually a home was built by a contractor with a universal design that will satisfy the general home buyers expectations. However, that pretty much guarantees that it will not fit your needs. Don’t live forever with a frustrating mix of cabinets and…
Refurbish the basement; most basements are plain, dark, unused spaces, not very pleasant to spend time in. Make that square footage work for you; create an entertainment area for your guests. Add a beautiful bar area, seating, and just the right light fixtures and you will add character to your home. If you don’t already…
Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, and you may be shaking your head wondering what the last owner was thinking when they did “that” to the bathroom. No matter what needs fixing or replacing in your bathroom, be assured it can be turned into the bathroom of your dreams. Sometimes, it’s true, the only thing…
There are many things that you can do to make you love that house. I’ll get to those, but first, here are some of the reasons people gave for not liking their home: Needs redecorating (some of us know what we don’t like, but have a hard time defining what we DO like, so help…
Sure, backsplashes have a practical purpose – as the name implies, but they can and should be so much more. The right backsplash will be a focal point for your kitchen and tie the whole room together. Here are some ideas for selecting the right material and designing your backsplash to fit your own personality.…
Is your deck ready for that? In our Pacific Northwest climate, decks really take a beating. It may be fir needles and maple leaves filling up the gaps between the decking, or moss and mildew making your deck slippery from all the rain last winter. Decks need lots of maintenance, and maybe yours is nearing…
You pay a lot for your home – mortgage, property taxes, maintenance. Every square foot of that house should be space you live in and enjoy! Most homes have places that no one ever goes to, except to retrieve a tennis racket or store your grandmothers photo albums. Partial second floors have this common problem.…
Do you believe that getting a kitchen remodel is a high-stress event? It doesn’t have to be! Here is your plan: Create a budget and stay within it! Keep a contingency fund for unknown problems that might crop up, such as water damage that was inside a floor or wall. You will be able to…
Everyone loves an island, right? When it comes to kitchens, they add an incredible amount of storage and working surface. Some homeowners even have an additional sink installed in the island. Cookbooks can be stored on shelves built into the island. One side can have an overhang for seating. If an island is not in…
We all want that perfect home that resides in an image in our mind; but no matter how long we look, we never find it. What is the solution? Make your home into that ideal place your see in your mind. Room by room, you can turn your home into that dream house. Kitchens and…
Who hasn’t been seriously annoyed by their kitchen cabinets? We use them constantly, even when not cooking; condiments, coffee, peanut butter and jelly, napkins; everything is in those pesky cabinets, so you want the best! Choose a cabinet door style that you will love for years to come. Shaker style has proven its popularity, year…
Remodel the kitchen; who doesn’t want to do it? Updating your kitchen is worthwhile for many reasons; it increases the home value, makes spending time in your home more enjoyable, and inviting friends is over way more fun! The primary elements of a kitchen are the cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances. Evaluate your kitchen and…
Miniscule bathrooms require special treatment. Tankless toilets, barn door hardware, cantilever sinks and small soaking tubs are the direction to go in for these spaces. One cheery thing is that clients an afford nicer finishes because of the small quantities required. Even when living in a small home, a bathroom should be a retreat and…
Whew! Horror stories abound, and marriages are sometimes broken on an unrealistic DIY home remodel. Repairing and restoring a home, with a family living in a reduced portion of it, is very fraying on everyone’s nerves. Unless you are a skilled carpenter, electrician and plumber, we recommend hiring a contractor to do the work. After…
There is nothing quite like walking into a fresh, clean bathroom with a pleasing layout and color scheme. A master bath can be a place of rejuvenation as well as cleansing. Large walk-in showers with multiple options for showering are popular; multiple shower heads such as spa showers provide, and rain shower heads are just…
Can’t decide what color scheme to select for your new kitchen? White, and the myriad tones that can give that basic white a feeling of warmth or coolness, is by far the most popular color. Basically, it’s a bright color that reflects light and makes even small kitchens feel larger. Since it is so popular,…
Sometimes we want to just replace a broken toilet tank cover or a leaking faucet; but you go into the store, and oh no! They don’t make that model anymore! This happen to you? It happens to me a lot, I have an older home. When it does happen, sometimes it’s just time to redo…
On sunny days, our thoughts turn to the great oudoors; so it’s only natural that when we get home, we hate to spend our evenings in the kitchen. Make your patio or deck into a cozy outdoor cooking and eating area. A trellis with green vines will shade your deck, or have a roof built…
A complete home makeover? Well, that’s a bit drastic, but it can be done! Usually there are lesser, but still annoying issues, such as the house laid out so that guests have to walk through the kitchen to get to the living room. Another issue we see sometimes is caused by homes usually being built…
I bet you already know the answer. Kitchens and bathrooms are universally understood to be the most popular remodels. Reasons include the need to refurbish these spaces more frequently than the rest of the house due to being heavily used; moisture issues; in the case of the kitchen, grease and steam from cooking create wear…
Ahh, bathroom design! Who doesn’t dream of creating their own spa-like retreat? No matter how awkward the space, or how small, utilizing high-quality materials and smart layouts, a charming, pleasant, pleasurable space can be created. Tiled showers are definitely desirable features; why not take that tile all the way to the ceiling for an added…