There are many stereotypes and misconceptions about home remodeling and indeed about contractors.
Before you embark on your remodeling project, do your homework and get the facts.
We’ve all heard the horror stories from friends about long remodeling projects that caused major inconvenience. It seems to be a common belief that this happens every time. Yes, there is some
When remodeling your home, don’t forget to pay attention to its curb appeal. A front door makes a statement about your taste and personality. It also gives a visitor an impression of what to expect in the rest of your house.
We’ve all heard the old saying that first impressions count. It’s true. Your choice of front door, and the design of the entryway leading up to it, is very important.
When you buy a home, you can be so busy making changes to the interior that you may forget the front of the house.
Here are a few front door ideas:
What should it be? Wood? Metal? Fiberglass? Front doors come in a whole range of
Not many homes out there were designed with the needs of people with impaired mobility in mind. If you or a family member becomes confined to a wheelchair through illness or injury – or even aging, getting around your home could become very difficult.
As the population ages, the need for easier access will only increase.
Some simple home remodeling can provide either wheelchair access or just a more “mobility friendly” place. It may also increase the desirability and value of
Have you noticed that newer homes often seem smaller than older ones? Property developers try to maximize their investment and return by fitting as many dwellings into an area as possible, be it houses or townhouses or apartments.Regardless of the age of a home, storage space just never seems to be enough! For all of us.Let’s be creative with ideas. Some simple home remodeling can increase storage. Expand your thinking from the horizontal space to go vertical, or use wall space more effectively. Many great ideas can be applied successfully in any house.
In a home where several of your family members share a bathroom, you may be short of space in the drawers and vanity for storing toiletries and supplies. Consider having shelves and cabinets built into a wall of your bathroom to hold
When home renovation comes to mind, most people think of construction that alters the main elements of a home, creating a fresh feel and functionality for any number of rooms.
In other words, the home’s interior, and the possibility of a new look and style for some or most of the structure’s exterior, too. But beyond that, literally, it’s a bit of a blank.
The good news is, in terms of both striking appearance and usable space, there doesn’t have to be a complete stop at the boundaries of your home’s main footprint. Well-planned home renovation, especially in a climate like southern California, justifiably includes terrific yard and garden areas that become highly appealing extended parts of your home’s living space.
Are you a total wine lover? Consider yourself a connoisseur? Then what are you waiting for? Just imagine the pure pleasure of having your very own state-of-the-art wine room, where you can suitably store and savor the vintage bottles in your collection.
Some well-planned professional home remodeling can make that fantasy a reality more easily than you think.
A properly designed, purpose-built wine room isn’t commonly found in all homes, even in the perfect grape-growing climate of California, where numerous superb wines are produced. The reward of entertaining guests gets ramped up big time when you can host a top-notch tasting event in just the right surroundings. And from an investment standpoint, specialized home remodeling projects will only increase the value of your home. Bonus!
What pops into most minds when hearing “wine cellar” is a dimly lit, brick-walled space filled with casks, antique furniture and tapestries. There’s a certain
In the Burbank area, home remodeling often includes renovating to create your very own recording studio. No matter how novice or professional your current music-making level (and how lofty your aspirations!), this is definitely a purpose-built space that can be customized to suit your precise needs.
For most people, one of the most attractive and enjoyable parts of the home remodeling process is brainstorming about both the overall design and specific details to make the space completely their own. A recording studio is no exception, and in fact provides even more opportunity to focus on technical particulars than most construction projects on the home front.
Whether your focus is vocal, instrumental or a combination of the two, you want to be fully prepared to make every note sound superb. To say that there is a vast array of design options is an understatement. Aside from the overall look and feel of your personal recording studio, however, this one’s also about way more than just appearance. Fantastic functionality is a huge priority; more importantly, the recording studio should be customized for your needs.
Here are some things to think about:
Maximizing your living space is just as important as making it look good. When it comes to staircases, however, the ultimate in combining form and function is often completely overlooked in most home remodeling projects. Because when you get right down to it, aren’t stairs simply a way to get from one level to the next, ‘nuff said?
Think again. Including the main staircase (or even making it the focus) in any home renovation can dramatically increase the wow-factor of your house. Not to mention give you some excellent storage options. Even typical cookie-cutter staircase designs can be renovated to the level of modern art, one that brings with it a multi-purpose storage solution.
I know it is hard to really take a good look at whether or not to add on to your home or move out into something bigger. This is something you really should take a good look at. One may be a smarter decision financially than the other.
Do you love the neighborhood you are in but need more space? It might be smarter to remodel and stay or if you really want to leave, it may be smart while the market is slow, to rent your home out before selling it.
Upgrading your hallway doors could be just the right change needed to make your home pop and look better than ever before. We recently replaced 8 tired old painted slab doors with new 3 panels, stain grade, fur doors for a client in Glendale. The transformation was nothing less than incredible. The new hardware sparkles and the doors which were stained dark are incredible. This project was quite affordable, running approximately 300 dollars an opening (for materials).
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