Time passes and life changes. What was suitable and desirable a decade ago may not be ideal today. May be time to think about adding an in-law suite addition.
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Advantages of Working with a Design Build Team
What are the advantages of working with a design build team? As homeowners ponder the possibility of making major renovations or adding to their residence, they typically have two courses of action. These are:
Option 1: Select a professional designer or architect to help bring focus to their dream by creating the design and blueprints. Once plans are firm, the homeowner must then find and contact a qualified builder to implement the plan.
Option 2: Choose an expert design build company that will work closely with you to create your initial design, then perform the entire construction. This ends at the completed project’s final walk-through.
Continue readingImprove your Outdoor Living Space for Summer Fun
As summer approaches, many of your entertainment and hosting activities move from indoors to outdoors. Backyards become party sites and playgrounds, as patios and decks become destination points. Now is the time to improve your outdoor living space. Think about how to maximize your exterior living and playing areas. Turning that concrete slab into an outdoor living area that is more inviting and functional.
Tips to Maximize Curb Appeal
A house that looks appealing from the curb is usually sold quicker that a plain house. Small touches that bring big payoffs in boosting curb appeal don’t need to bust your budget or take over your weekends.
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Water Saving Bathroom Fixtures
Many of today’s homeowners have a sense of environmental responsibility when it comes to deciding on fixtures in their homes. It’s an added bonus that these water saving bathroom fixtures offer savings by using less energy or water, but the idea of conservation appeals to their sense of obligation to society.
When considering fixtures for a bathroom remodel, updating to fixtures that offer a lower gallon per flush (gpf) or gallon per minute (gpm) rating can be a key factor in convincing a homeowner of the value of the fixture.
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How To Select The Perfect Vanity For Your New Bathroom
Renovating your bathroom is always an exciting time, but you need to be sure that you’re choosing the right vanity that’s beautiful and perfect for your space.
To avoid making a costly mistake, following these handy tips to help you select the perfect vanity for your new bathroom:
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Choosing The Best Windows For Our Indiana Weather
Indiana, as you know, is in the northern climate zone of the United States. That means the state is exposed to searing hot temperatures in the summer, and brutally cold weather in the winter.
To make sure your home has been built to withstand these variances in temperatures it needs to be well insulated with high-efficiency furnaces or air conditioners. These appliances help lower your energy bill every time they run.
Fall & Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Goshen, Indiana, is an ideal place for families. Its residential neighborhoods are home to young families and retired people. With fall around the corner, everyone should complete maintenance work on their homes to keep them in good repair for the upcoming winter. Continue reading
Make the Most of Your Kitchen Storage
Having enough kitchen storage is a dream for many homeowners. The dream can become a reality with a knowledgeable kitchen renovation contractor.
Start With The Pantry
A walk in pantry is wonderful, but make sure the entire pantry is being utilized. Add pull out racks for cans, even double stacking racks if the space between shelves is ten inches or more. In fact, the pulling out racks can be extremely efficient in storing food boxes, chips, crackers, drinks and cooking staples. Should the pantry have a wall without shelving, use that space to add spice racks.
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Custom Touches for Small Kitchens
Small kitchens can be challenging, but your kitchen is a powerful statement about who you are. You’ll need to make tons of choices that will impact how you live your daily life when you remodel. Here are some items you may want to look at which will give your small kitchen a deeply customized look and have all your guests drooling.
Faucets
The great thing about a faucet is that no matter that kind you chose, it would take up basically the same amount of space. So even the smallest of kitchens can use the same beautiful faucets as large kitchens. There are so many different styles to choose from industrial/restaurant chic to downhome farmhouse. You can have a single handle, 2 handles or go handleless. The finish can give your faucet a total custom look, such as an oiled rubbed bronze or brushed nickel.
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