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Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can
Got a basement? Then you are lucky; you may have forgotten about that semi-used space, but it has been sitting there beneath you for years, just waiting to be brought into the light. Basements can
It’s probably no surprise to homeowners everywhere, that the trend for several years now is to open the home up by reducing the amount of interior walls. The idea is to create one large living
If you have been in your home for a number of years, no doubt there are things about the home that are dissatisfactory and you would love to change them. Where to start? It’s a
Not all home improvements require an addition or other major work. Sometimes we just need a little more light, or to have a room painted, or . . . there are many relatively small projects
The signs that it is time to replace the flooring are: Don’t put up with old worn-out flooring, it can cause allergies, unpleasant smells, and a style that clashes with your preferences can just be
Remodeling your house can be exciting and stressful, and it might seem like there are many prospective upgrades to do all at once. It’s common to put off tasks until they are necessary, but some
Keeping older or physically challenged adults safe and independent in their own homes has become a top priority in recent years. Since the kitchen and the bathroom are the two places where a great number
The availability of new or previously owned homes is not keeping up with the number of people wishing to buy a home. If your sell your home for what seems like a huge profit, finding
This depends on how many clothes and shoes you have, doesn’t it? There are some of us who prefer keeping our supply of clothing minimal, but for the majority, we need clothes for specific activities,
What would make your home feel more cozy this winter? No, this post is not about insulation and triple pane windows, although it wouldn’t hurt to upgrade, but this is about the interior of your
Not all remodeling jobs are glamorous, but all of them are important! Here are some that may not be on your list, but should be included when you plan that next remodel: Provide a pull-out
We all crave the creature comforts of a cozy, well-designed home. What changes would make your home into your favorite place to be? For many, it is opening up the home by perhaps removing a
The ideal house satisfies all your needs, functions like dream and simplifies your life. The perfect house is made up of common sense features that give satisfaction no matter where you live, or how big
The homestead looking a bit ragged after living and working at home for 6 months? Maybe that laminate countertop is looking a little worse for wear or a previous owner had an, uh, eclectic taste
Well, it will be 2021 before you can snap your fingers, but it’s never too late to update your home. A popular remodel is removing old flooring and having wood, bamboo or a wood look-alike
Some significant design trends are becoming evident as a result of coronavirus-related lifestyle changes according to various reports. Among changes in the kitchen are requests for larger, more multiple function islands for meal prep, dining
The amount and quality of light in your home will make a huge difference in the way it feels. This is an often neglected element of interior design, but it also happens to be one
Studies are showing (and it just makes common sense) that since most of us have had to spend a lot more time at home, we are thinking about how to make the home work better
It’s always tempting to try to save money, and lets face it, home maintenance and upgrades can be expensive. That said, it is way to easy to assume we can “do that”, by watching an
If you find yourself one of the army of workers who now work from home, you may find the previously rarely-used-home-office could use an upgrade. Having a wall and door installed in the basement, for
What would be totally awesome is that the wild statements on some internet and TV shows were true; a complete kitchen or bathroom overhaul in 2 days! However, that simply cannot be done, not in
Since so many of us are working from home these days, it stands to reason that home offices are in high use. Sometimes it is harder to discipline oneself to work at home because we
Most of us have a budget when we plan a remodel or addition, and yet we want the best bang for our buck, right?! There are many ways to ensure the work stays within your
The days are getting noticeably shorter! Not looking forward to that. Oh well, part of living in the northern hemisphere. Good old 48.7519 degrees N, 122.4787 degrees W (Bellingham, WA) So you may want to
Renovating so that the home functions better for the residents is a good idea, as long as the upgrades don’t hurt the home’s value or decrease usable space. More efficient homes are also more attractive