Your home is an asset. Putting money into repairs and updates is almost always a good investment. Wood floors are a highly desirable feature in most any home. If you’re currently looking to change the floors in your home to wood, or think it might even be a possibility - read on! The first choice you'll need to make is whether or not you’re going to do the work yourself. Hiring a contractor to install your wood flooring will be much more expensive, but the potential for costly mistakes is greatly reduced (depending upon your ability that is). Now if you’re fairly handy though, … [Read more...]
Bathroom Remodeling in Bethesda, Maryland
July 6, 2013 By D.R. Hartman Construction 1 Comment
So you walk into your bathroom and groan ... There's mildew on the ceiling, cracks in the shower wall, and stains everywhere. Water from the bathtub has repeatedly soaked into the floor and the damage is everywhere. Yesterday, you started to scrub away at some of the rust stains in the sink and gave up after polishing off some of the finish. This morning, you discovered the kids broke the full length mirror when one of them threw a toy truck at it. Just when you think it's time to give up, there's hope! D.R. Hartman Construction, Inc. has some professional bathroom remodelers on … [Read more...]
Kitchen Remodeling in Bethesda, Gaithersburg, MD
July 6, 2013 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
What's worse than an old, worn out kitchen? The cupboards are barely hanging into the wall by a couple long, loose screws. The floor tile looks like it's seen many a better day. The counter space is pitiful--there's barely enough room to place your groceries much less have mom over to help you make Thanksgiving meal. You've walked through Home Depot & Lowes ... and drooled. Imagine what you could do with a fully remodeled kitchen. Rip out the old--chuck the flimsy cupboards, toss the hole ridden linoleum. When Hartman Builders come through your kitchen, you won't recognize it any … [Read more...]
Remodel that Run Down Home in Maryland
July 6, 2013 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
If your house was originally built for anyone other than you, there’s probably at least one room that isn’t quite the way you’d like it to be. Most likely, it’s either the bathroom or the kitchen. Maybe you’ve just bought the home and want things “just so,” before you move in. On the other hand, maybe you’ve been living there for some time, with plenty of opportunity to think through exactly what you want. It could be that you have no idea what, exactly you want, other than a change. If you’ve watched hours of home renovation shows or spent any amount of time in the … [Read more...]
Increasing Your Kitchen Remodel’s Cost-to-Value Ratio
December 30, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
According to Remodeling Magazine, the size and scope of your kitchen remodel can make a major difference—not only in initial cost but in the amount of cost that you’re likely to recoup in terms of added value. While a major kitchen remodel may be cost-prohibitive with an average cost of nearly $57,500, a minor kitchen remodel may be feasible at about a third of the cost. As if that’s not enough motivation to think smaller, when you compare Remodeling Magazine’s often-cited Cost vs. Value Report for 2010-2011 to their 2011-2012 report, you’ll see another reason why the trend toward … [Read more...]
Tips for Bathroom Renovations
December 28, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
The decision to remodel a bathroom is one not often regretted by homeowners, and there are many reasons for this. First, bathrooms (most of which contain a simple shower, a boring porcelain sink, and a plain toilet, all on top of white or off white vinyl flooring) are often quite neglected in terms of design, and as such, this room may seem out of place with the rest of your home. Additionally, by renovating your bathroom, you help to create an oasis of privacy; the bathroom is the most private room of the house, after all. Follow the tips below to help make your bathroom renovation experience … [Read more...]
Bedroom Renovation and Remodeling Tips
November 19, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
If you’re like most people, then the bedroom is the area of your home in which you spend the greatest portion of your day. You dress there, you read there, you relax there in front of the television, and, of course, you sleep there. With all the hours that you spend in your bedroom, if the space is dreary, cluttered, or bland, it’s definitely worth considering a renovation. If you’re interested in remodeling your bedroom, consider the tips below. The tips cover all types of renovations, meaning some might be out of your budget, but most can be adapted in some way to suit your financial … [Read more...]
Remodeling for Accessibility
November 5, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
Whether a member of your household has become disabled, you’re planning to invite an aging loved one to live with you, or you’re simply planning ahead for the rigors of aging, your home will probably need some modifications in order to provide as much freedom as possible. Trends in Accessibility Of course, one option for someone with disabilities or mobility difficulties due to aging is to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. Not only is that option unsavory to many, but it’s also quite expensive and unnecessary, thanks to the potential made by accessibility … [Read more...]
Cabinet Trends for Today’s Kitchen Remodels
October 23, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
Why are kitchen upgrades such popular home renovation options? The main reasons kitchen remodels are so popular, particularly in a sluggish economy, are both financially fueled. The trend toward people cooking and eating at home is, in large part, due to the lower cost. The more time you plan to spend in a room, the more renovating it makes sense. Especially when homeowners are highly likely to get back a high percentage of what they put into such projects. Year after year, kitchen renovations are some of the best performing projects on Remodeling Magazine’s often-cited Cost vs. Value … [Read more...]
Remodeling Priorities Most Homeowners Ignore
October 15, 2012 By D.R. Hartman Construction Leave a Comment
Let’s face it: The best part of a home remodeling project is when you can sit back, look around, and see the results of your investment. Okay, that might come in a close second to hearing the “oohs and ahs” of friends and family as they survey your updated digs. Many homeowners end up opting for aesthetic renovations over less obvious but necessary fixes their homes need. If you focus on a surface-level facelift instead of correcting potentially hazardous issues, you may end up having to watch a sledge hammer break up that new wall you just repainted or the expensive flooring you had … [Read more...]
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