To renovate means to make new again. In the world of home construction, this includes re-painting, re-finishing cabinets, installing new light fixtures, or adding other finishes and fixtures. The original design isn’t altered drastically, but rather, it is updated to a new standard.
Renovating a room in your home, especially a kitchen, not only makes the space more attractive, but may also add value to your. For instance, if you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, adding stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops, and udating the cabinets in your kitchen will often increase the chance of a sale and deliver a return on your investment.
Staircases. I know what you’re thinking, not much to talk about. Wrong! There are so many ways to change up that small space in your home. These 5 staircase ideas will transform your home. Staircase Ideas to Transform Your Home Are you thinking of making a change to your staircase? Taking out the carpet for hardwood? Painting existing…
Applying a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to transform the look and feel of a space. Anyone can paint a room but getting the results of a professional requires a little more talent. Follow this tutorial on how to paint a room like a pro to achieve a…
Painting walls like a pro is not for the faint of heart. There are hours of prep work that needs to be completed prior to picking up a paint brush and roller. My 18+ years of experience as a professional painter has taught me so many lessons but the one I can’t stress enough is…
Choosing the perfect water heater for your remodel may not rank as one of your most exciting purchases but, it will prove to be one of the most important decisions you make. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 20% of a household’s annual energy expenditures come from heating hot water. That makes it the second largest utility…
Do you have a wall in your home that is screaming for something fantastic? I knew this wall in our lake house fixer upper was going to be difficult to decorate. My solution? Create an accent wall that adds depth, dimension and a WOW factor. I would like to tell you that I sketched this accent…
A full-blown kitchen remodel can cost thousands of dollars and months to complete. Who has the time or money for that? Here are 7 easy kitchen updates you can complete yourself in a weekend. I have provided affiliate links for your shopping convenience. If you buy something from clicking one of my links, I will…
Choosing the right products for our remodel was almost more stressful than the project itself. There are always looming thoughts of “Is this upgrade worth the extra expense?”, “How do I know I am making the right decision?”, and “Where can I save money?” Because John and I love to “get our hands dirty”,…
Our Lake House remodel is finished! Woohoo! Happy Dance! I am so excited its finished and I can’t wait to share the entire process with you. Over the course of the next 6 months, I will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of our remodeling experience. I will share our inspiration for each…