Those of us who love nothing more than curling up with a good book know that one factor can make all the difference: location, location, location. Sure, we’ll sneak in a few chapters just about anywhere we can, but having an actual, dedicated space to the cause can make all the difference. The right home…
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Additions & Remodeling
Top Considerations Before Beginning Your Bedroom Remodel
A bedroom remodel can revamp an outdated space and add value to your home (anywhere between a 40-80% return on investment). But as anyone who has been through a remodel will tell you, preparation is the key to maintaining your budget and sanity. Since any bedroom remodel is comprised of innumerable details, the best way…
5 Tips to Prep for a Remodel
Even small remodels require significant planning. Use the following tips to prepare your home for a renovation. 1. Research your project. Research will help you understand the scope of your project, and develop expectations in terms of return on investment (ROI) and timeframe. And, it will also provide an insight into popular products, materials and…
2017’s Hottest Remodeling Trends
A new generation of cutting-edge design inspirations is making 2017 a big year for home renovations. Here’s a look at some of this year’s most intriguing remodeling trends. Transitional Kitchen by O’Hanlon Kitchens, Inc. in York, PA Colored Kitchens Bright colors are making a major splash in contemporary kitchen design. Colored cabinets, appliances and fixtures…
How to Renovate Your Home for Best Selling Value
Everyone selling a home wants to pad the profit margin and get top dollar for the property. Yet, buyers on the other end want to make sure they’re getting a deal. Fortunately, it’s possible to make both parties happy at the closing table. It all starts with an honest look at the house and careful…
9 Amazing Bathroom Renovations to Inspire You
If you’ve lived in your house for a while or recently purchased an older home, then chances are that the design of your bathroom is a bit outdated. While the vinyl flooring and enamel tub may serve their purpose, the design leaves something to be desired. A renovation not only transforms your bathroom into a…
7 Renovation Fails & How to Avoid the Same Mistakes
Courtesy of A&M Construction You’ve watched all of the home improvement shows and you can pretty much call yourself a pro. You’re ready to jump into your first renovation project to give your home a fresh new look. As many homeowners have found out over the years, it’s not as easy as it appears on…
Tips For Converting Your Garage Into a Living Space
Guest post by Adorable Home Nowadays, an average working family would have a least two cars at their disposal, so no wonder that houses with one or two garages are hot commodities strongly sought after on the real estate market. Still, even though garages are meant to store and protect the cars, many homeowners would…
Bathroom Addition Guide
There can be many reasons why you want to add a bathroom to your house, though this might not be intuitive at first. For example, maybe you’re expecting more children and you already have too many people in your house per bathroom.
HomeAdvisor Trend Watch: Sunrooms & Patio Enclosures
This article originally appeared in Qualified Remodeler in August 2016. Sunrooms and patio enclosures are surging in popularity. In fact, requests for professional sunroom and patio services are up 26 percent year over year, according to HomeAdvisor. Unfortunately, as nice as they are to have, sunrooms and enclosed patios aren’t always a sound investment….
HomeAdvisor Trend Watch: Major Basement Remodels on the Rise
This article originally appeared in Qualified Remodeler in June 2016. It would stand to reason that homeowners seeking more space would renovate their basements when the housing market is weak and move into bigger homes when the economy is strong. A recent analysis of HomeAdvisor data shows the exact opposite to be true. In 2015,…