While it would be amazing to have the time and budget for a full-scale laundry room renovation, most of us don’t have either. But that doesn’t mean that we’re totally stuck. There are a slew of easy, inexpensive changes you can make in your laundry room that can change the look of your space without…
This summer, a beautiful home exterior can help you enjoy your property to the fullest. While the idea of having an outdoor oasis may be enough to motivate you to perform improvements, doing so could also boost your home’s value when it comes time to sell. If you’re thinking of performing some outdoor home improvements,…
Now that it is summer, you want to be outside as much as possible—gardening, grilling, tinkering, and just taking it easy. But even the most inviting backyard can use a little boost and a few upgrades to make the great outdoors even greater for you and your family. If you yearn to turn a…
Your home is a big investment and taking care of it is the key to protecting that investment. When rain, wind, sun and time have worn down the exterior of your home, it’s time to think about a fresh coat of paint. New paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the…
As Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report continues to show, most home improvements don’t pay back in increased resale value what you put into them. So don’t pour buckets of money into top-of-the-line upgrades if you’re getting ready to sell your house. On the other hand, well-thought-out improvements really can make your life in…
Many of us neglect our guest bedrooms or even use it as a storage dumping ground. There are simple changes you can make to your guest bedroom, though, that can easily transform the space. Here are some excellent design ideas for your guest bedroom to make it extra cozy and welcoming. Big Mirrors One of…
Whether you’re planning to sell your home this year or a decade from now, remodeling projects can improve both the resale value and the appearance of your home. It is challenging to know which upgrades are worth the investment and which are a waste of time and money. Here are a few home improvement projects…
BIG Box Store Contract Services A few words about “big-box store” contract services: I’ve had lots of feedback from potential clients about services from “big box stores”. I am always surprised that most people feel the service they receive at these “wal-marts of home improvement” is low, are often disappointed when buying in the store,…
In working with potential clients over the past 10+ years, they sometimes mention that “the other painter says they are applying 2 coats on the exterior. Are you applying 2 coats?” While this may seem like an easy question, it is often a less than honest answer when others say “yes, we apply 2 coats”…
A low price often looks good ($39 carpet install charge for your whole house!), but is often too good to be true. The big-box strategies break every job into tiny details in order to get calls coming in, and estimates going out. They often don’t include generic items that most expect to be included. Simple…