Does your fireplace need a makeover? Maybe your style or decor has changed since the fireplace was added or remodeled. Upgrading your fireplace doesn't have to cost a fortune; hgtv.com proves it with an article they've posted called "15 Ways to Refresh Your Fireplace on Any Budget" which has some great ideas to help you switch up your fireplace's look without breaking the bank. If you're thinking … [Read more...]
Hospitable Home for the Holidays
If you're hosting guests this holiday season, whether family or friends, you're probably starting to think about what you need to do to get your house ready for them. thisoldhouse.com has some great ideas--35 of them to be exact--to make your home more hospitable for guests. Check out this article they posted, called "35 Super-Fast Fixes and Easy Upgrades", which has ideas and instructions for … [Read more...]
Weekend-Size Remodeling Projects
The week has just begun; are you already longing for the weekend? Yeah, we are too, so we thought you might like some ideas for how to spend the weekend from this article by HGTV.com called, "25 Remodeling Projects You Can Do in a Weekend". Each project contains a link to more detailed instructions. The projects include: Make Stylish Outdoor Pallet Seating Update Your Bathroom Door Build an … [Read more...]
Bathroom Tiling Options
If you're remodeling your bathroom, you'll need to make a decision about what materials to use for the flooring, walls, countertops, and other places. Tiles, in their variety of types, are common choices for bathrooms. Below, we have an infographic attached that details 5 of the most common categories of tiles: glass, porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, and exotic. It gives information on the … [Read more...]
How to Effectively Remodel
If you need some straightforward steps for going about your remodeling project, you've come to the right place. Let's cover the different phases of remodeling projects so you know how to effectively implement your home improvement. First, you'll need to generate ideas. Find out what is available, what's trendy, and what's within your budget. Next, design a plan. Take the ideas you like a form … [Read more...]
Tips to Make Your Bathroom Standout
When you're spending thousands of dollars on bathroom renovations, you'll want to opt for implementing elements that will give you the most bang for you buck. One way to do this is to get pieces in your bathroom that bespeak luxury. This post, we have some ideas on a few of those. First of all, lighting is very important for the atmosphere of your bathroom. If you're going for a clean, bright … [Read more...]
Reasons to Remodel the Bathroom
Hopefully if you're on our site, you're thinking about getting a great new tub for your bathroom and maybe some appliances while you're at it. In addition to these fantastic purchases, maybe it's time to consider whether or not you should remodel your whole bathroom. In these post, we'll cover the main reasons for people redoing their bathrooms as well as some costs that are commonly overlooked in … [Read more...]