Built-In units complement a home’s architecture and up its value. Designers expertly create built-in furnishings to fit your personal needs and compliment your home’s architecture. Making space that otherwise would be dead zones. Take for example the space under your stairs or window sill, you can create cabinets or bookshelves that are a great way to get organized.

• Cabinets are probably the most versatile storage unit working well to hide or display your things. A custom made cabinet can decorate your bedroom wall or house a big screen TV in the family room.

• Seating units that are multi-functional are the ultimate space saver. A bench with cubbyholes, drawers, or cabinets underneath is ideal for window seats in a living room or bedroom.

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Anyone who’s ever experienced a nightmare remodel will tell you it cost twice as much money and time as initially imagined. But don’t let that deter you from the home you’ve always wanted. All you need is a clear understanding of what you have to spend, a precise plan of attack, and the help of a competent contractor. You can have that new kitchen or family room without losing your sanity—if you follow our essential guide, that is.

1. Consider your contractor’s personality.

2. Don’t be an absentee home owner, you should be home each day overlooking your contractor’s work.

3. Do ask for a contract. A good contract should cover the following start and finish dates, total cost.

Remodeling Do's and Dont's

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If you’re thinking about a bathroom remodeling project, follow my easy checklist to a new bathroom in six months. By following these easy steps you’ll save yourself lots of headaches and keep yourself on track. The more planning you do the happier you’ll be with the final result.

Three to Six months ahead:

• Set up a file to keep all your ideas, products and business cards you accumulate.

• Keep thorough notes of all must haves and wish list items, so that you know what you will compromise. Keep a rough sketch of what ideas work in your bathroom presently and which don’t.

• Begin researching contractors by asking around for referrals.

• Go with a pro if your project involves major renovations.

One to three months ahead:

• Narrow down field contractors to three. Review credentials if possible visit an in-progress project to get a feel of what you’re in store for.

• Choose a contractor and decide who will buy what.

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Do you dream of adding that brand new kitchen or that family room you’ve always wanted? Do cold mornings motivate you to add on a warm Jacuzzi or starting your car in a warm garage? Have you and your loved ones spoken of spending summer nights lounging in a beautiful screened porch or a new deck?

If you find yourself being one of these individuals, then you share the same daydreams as many others who want to delve into a home remodeling project. Home renovating is a huge industry, one that is not fast or easy. For this reason a homeowner should do some homework and research before starting a project that can greatly reduce headaches. I would like to share with you some valuable advice and give you a head start on turning your dreams into a reality. Remodeling an existing home is much harder than building a home from the ground up. Contractors must work around an existing house, an established yard and a family. You can’t expect perfection, however you can expect a more comfortable home that will improve your lifestyle and benefit your time and money.

Remodel Do's and Don'ts

Let me enlighten you with some pointers on how to get started on your home remodeling project.

We have the expertise to help you remodel or replace aged, damaged or old decks. How to choose the best material for your deck design depending on your style and budget can be quite challenging. Aluminum, pressure treated wood, Redwood, Cedar, or Ironwood are just a few of the many you can choose from for your backyard design. Your choice in material will play a major role on the amount of maintenance you will need to do on your yard design on an annual basis.

Deck Design

Engineering with quality in mind, we exceed the industry standards in backyard design. As we all know nothing elevates a home’s outdoor space quite like a deck. The right architecture elaborates the design and practicality of a yard, accommodating extra room to easily dine your guests. Due to the fact of the elevation, a deck can be built in where a patio cannot. While there may be some constraints you can create nearly anything you can think of. Deck design can be made in a variety of shapes with multiple levels and a combination of materials. What fits your needs is largely dependent on your style, preference and budget.

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It often feels like the two rooms that have the most stuff–the kitchen and bathroom–never have enough space for it all. You can make the room bigger overnight, get tips and tricks for creating more storage space.

There never seems to be enough space in the kitchen or bathroom, whether you’re dealing with cabinets or drawers. However, with the right organization ideas, you’ll find all the storage space you need. Don’t hide all your things behind cabinet doors. The right organization idea can be decorative too.

Storage tips

Cabinets that don’t reach the ceiling leave a bank of unused space ideal for baskets or other containers that can be used as organization space to conceal seasonal dishes or holiday table linens.

Check out the tips and tricks for creating more storage space in your kitchen and bathroom.

Check out these noteworthy kitchen appliances plus great ideas on kitchen design.

Abundant corners in Franke’s line of stainless steel Peak sinks, with drain covers that match their overall rectangular, sharp shape. Marrying form and function, these kitchen appliances span a larger surface area, thereby doubling the sink’s training power. Prices range from $875 and up.

Consider US Floors Strand Woven Corboo when thinking about your kitchen remodeling project, an extremely durable, eco-friendly flooring material with distinctive texture and sound reduction properties. Twice as hard as oak, it runs from $9 per square foot.

Kitchen Sink

Check out these great ideas on kitchen makeovers.

Wet Your Whistle with these inspirational products on kitchen and bath design. This fabulous Integrated Faucet Filtration System from Rohl has a seamless design that delivers hot, cold and filtered water through a single tap so water for drinking and food prep is always on hand. The faucet also has a great green story—it delivers 1,000 gallons of water, thus saving 7,576 plastic bottles over the life of the filter.

Kitchen Faucet

Check this lavish lacquer and stainless steel kitchen by Dente Bonuccelli that has foldable double doors and opens like a closet. The workstation has all you need for food prep including a stove, sink and storage.

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