Home maintenance is not something we think about on a daily basis. We are all busy with family activities and busy work schedules. When we think of home maintenance we might be thinking about cutting the grass, raking the leaves, vacuuming or putting dishes in the dish washer. The home maintenance I am talking about [...]
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What were they thinking?
That is a question I get asked by many homeowners when I’m in their house trying to find solutions to design flaws or problems. While it’s very hard to say what a designer was actually thinking when they put together the plan for a home that can often be over forty years old, one thing [...]
Remodeling your Split-level home
Split-level homes first appeared in the 1930s but became popular after World War II, in the 1950s and 60s. Today, many split-level homes feel dated and in need of remodeling. The classic split-level home generally includes a one-story side and a two-story side. In the single story, you may have the entry, living room, kitchen [...]
Spring Cleaning
Spring Renewal and Home Maintenance Spring is here! That means baseball games, flowers blooming and… spring cleaning? Yes, with longer daylight hours and open windows, we all start seeing (and feeling) the dust that has accumulated over the past winter months. Spring is the time for replenishing, repairing, and revamping, so why not some remodeling? [...]
Smart Remodeling
“Smart Remodeling” In today’s current economic environment we’ve seen a shift in remodeling trends from the “Like to Have Done” projects to the “Need to Have Done” projects. The new construction boom of the last decade and subsequent new housing bust along with the overall aging inventory of housing has left many homeowners with properties [...]