May 22, 2013

Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor Kitchen

Spring and Summer entertaining is pulling us outdoors with beautiful days and longer evenings. Outdoor Kitchens can be very simple or complex and everyone can join in the fun of creating an extension of their home outdoors. The very basics include a seating arrangement with cooking place. If you … [Read more...]

Fences For A Better Yard

Shadow Box Fence

Many homeowners want the privacy of fencing, which is often mandatory in neighborhoods with houses close together. Most privacy fences are made of wood and installed at six or eight foot heights. Some of the solid wood options for fences include Southern Yellow Pine, Cedar, and Redwood. In order to … [Read more...]

LED Lighting

Warm LED Lighting in Dining Room

LED lighting is a lamp or other light that uses LEDs as a source of illumination. Most lighting comes from an incandescent or fluorescent light bulb. Different than the traditional bulb, LEDs can be put into traditional lamps and used like most other light bulbs. They are much more efficient than … [Read more...]

Closet Design and Organization

Remodeled Closet - Shelving and Rods

When it comes to organizing a closet, most homeowners feel they just don't have enough room.  During a bathroom remodel, I am often asked to peek into their messy closet and help find a solution. Usually, shoes and purses are scattered on the closet floor and it is difficult to find … [Read more...]

Interior Home Maintenance

Electrical Hazard

Happy New Year! Now that we have a new year and a few winter months to hibernate, it's time to check out the inside of your home. It is most important to take care of maintenance items as they occur. I regularly see homes needing repairs in addition to the desired updates the homeowner … [Read more...]

Winterize Your Home

Leaves in Gutters

Merry Christmas! I wish you the very best this special season of joy ... and blessed thanksgiving for our Lord and all of His promises. I realize your life is centered on shopping, parties and the Christmas celebration. Remodeling, repairs and maintenance may not at the top of your list. … [Read more...]

Home Maintenance is Essential

Damaged Front Door

Fall has arrived and your plans may be centered on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  And I do wish you all the blessings and fun with the Holidays. However, when it comes to remodeling, maintenance of your home is essential. Most remodeling projects require some amount of repair. It is quite easy … [Read more...]

Remodeling Using Social Media

Remodeled Kitchen with Island and Pendant Lighting

Remodeling or decorating a small room or an entire house starts with an idea.  You may have an urgent need to change the room because the tile is falling off the shower walls or you want to sell the house.  Family or friends could be visiting within the month and that much-needed space just won't … [Read more...]

Aging in Place – What Can I Do to Make My Life Easier?

Remodeled Kitchen for Aging in Place

"Aging in Place" is a term often used when referring to living in your home as you age.  The majority of homeowners want to remain independent and stay in their own surroundings as long as possible. Last month we discussed Universal Design.  Aging in Place incorporates the use of Universal … [Read more...]

Making Life Easier at Home with Universal Design

Kitchen Pull-Out Drawer Pan Storage

You may be asking . . . What is Universal Design? . . . And how does this affect me? Universal Design incorporates safety, design and comfort for all using the home. This includes all ages, heights and abilities. You probably already have items in your home qualifying as Universal Design, … [Read more...]