Preparing for Your Next Remodel

glimpse of remodeled kitchen

Whether you’re looking at building on an addition or renovating your current kitchen or bathroom, doing some homework before hiring a contractor can save you time, money, and frustration. While overly ambitions DIY-ers can actually increase the cost of a project, there are some things you as the homeowner need to figure out on your [...]

Planning for Your Bathroom Remodel

Before you get to the fun parts of planning your bathroom remodeling project, there are two key aspects that you need to consider: creating a project budget and hiring a contractor. Creating a Project Budget As with any type of remodel, it’s wise to count the cost before you hire a crew. Of course, you [...]

The Value of Outdoor Renovations

Realtors worth their salt know the value of location when it comes to selling a house. A house next to a busy highway will have more trouble selling than a secluded cul-de-sac. However, the one influence over location is landscape. A well designed outdoor space can entice buyers or boost homeowner enjoyment. The tough economic [...]

Why You Should Remodel Your Home Now

In the wake of an economic scare and with the nation’s home industry standing on shaky legs, we understand that remodeling your home might be the last thing on your mind. However, for those individuals who have been considering a home remodeling project, now could be the perfect time to get started. The very economic [...]

Budget-Friendly Granite and Granite-Look Countertops

Maybe you simply can’t afford granite countertops at $100 to $200 per linear foot. Well, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your “wish list” altogether. There are three budget-friendly options that can allow your countertops to look like or even include the sought-after stone.

What to Consider When Remodeling a Kitchen

Remodeling a kitchen can be exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting all in one. If you’ve already become overwhelmed with your decisions of changing your kitchen, relax and take a deep breath. Go grab a soda, pen, and paper, and join me with creating basic elements that will ensure your satisfaction to a new humble abode. Your [...]

How to Choose Your Kitchen Countertops

So you’ve finally decided to start that kitchen remodel you’ve been dreaming about! One of the most important material selections is going to be your countertops. You probably have boring, standard grade laminate countertops in your kitchen right now that are just screaming for an upgrade! While we may all dream of natural granite counters [...]

Looking to Add Value to Your Home?

These top 5 remodeling projects will give you the most Return on Investment (ROI) when it comes time to sell, according to Remodeling Magazine’s 2009-2010 report.

Bathroom Remodeling in the Bethesda, Maryland Area

Are you embarrassed for guests to see your house when they come to visit? Often, the bathroom is the most embarrassing part of an old house for many homeowners who have people over. The bathtub is moldy around the edges, the tile flooring is cracked and dirty, water stains surround all the pipes, the ceiling [...]

How to Install Wood Flooring

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 [...]