Are you frustrated with the lack of a workable home office? Does your home really need a more functional and updated kitchen? A larger, updated master bathroom? An accessible master suite on the main level? Instead of selling your house, you may want to consider renovating. Adding an extra room, reconfiguring existing areas or even tackling a second-story addition may be your most cost-effective and least disruptive option. Here ... Continue reading article →
10 Reasons to Renovate Instead of Moving
Saving Green by Going Green
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to do something ... Read more of this article →
Six Misconceptions about Granite
Over the past decade or so, granite has emerged as a solid leader in kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Yet ... Read more of this article →
10 Quick Summer Home Fixes
Ah, spring. That time of year when you eagerly venture outside to reclaim your backyard, scrape 10 inches of pollen off your lawn chair, and all too often, realize that the seeds of minor annoyances planted last fall have started to sprout. Take heart - a simple inspection of your home and yard can prevent small issues from blossoming into full-blown problems while still leaving you ... Continue reading this article → Roots Run Deep
If you’ve ever struggled to pull up what appears to be a small weed and been amazed by the depth and breadth of its root structure, you already understand the difficulties that can stem from seemingly simple home repairs. Obviously, maintaining things properly is the best approach; if exterior wood is properly installed, caulked and painted, it won’t be as prone to rot; if damaged shingles ... Continue reading this article → Lead Balloons
While most people are aware of the dangers that exposure to lead-based paint can pose – it effects children's brains and developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ, learning disabilities and behavioral problems, and it can also lead to hypertension and high blood pressure in adults – what many homeowners may not realize is that a new Environmental Protection Agency rule may cause the issue to balloon. ... Continue reading this article → 
