Trusting your home renovations to a stranger can feel scary. While many contractors have years of experience, it’s sometimes hard to find someone with who you can trust and also work well with. A contractor, much like a doctor, or an accountant, should be someone who has the experience, but also a personality that matches…
A few months ago we talked about the pros and cons of buying or building your home. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages to both options. Either way, the choice that you make is going to require sacrifices. A brand new built-for-you home may have all the features that you want but may cost way…
Summer is a time for relaxing and enjoying the wonderful weather that the East Coast affords us. The last thing we want to worry about halfway through the warmer months is making sure our home is in summer shape. Want to be ahead of the curve? Check out these tips! Clean Gutters and Drains Over…
With more and more people spending time at home, the desire to renovate and upgrade is at an all-time high! While we may be tempted to work with the chains to get the work done, there are some great reasons why hiring local contractors is the way to go! When you hire a local contractor,…
When thinking about owning your own home, you may start to question if it’s better to build or to buy. Buying a home, whether it’s your first, or your fifth, is a big deal. There are a lot of ins and outs on both sides of the build or buy fence. Last month, we spoke…
Open floor plans offer homeowners the ability to use every square foot of their home without having to worry about walls or doors getting in the way. While open-concept floor plans have been around for a while, there are those who still struggle with how to make the most of it. What should go where,…
When thinking about owning your own home, you may start to question if it’s better to build or to buy. Buying a home, whether it’s your first, or your fifth, is a big deal. There are a lot of ins and outs on both sides of the build or buy fence. This month, we want…
There is an ever raging battle in homes between the need for living space and the need for storage. For years, garages have been off-limits but as we find ourselves spending more time at home, maybe it’s time to repurpose that garage and give you and your family more space. Office A small garage can…
At first glance, winter doesn’t seem like a great time to undertake home renovations. Snow on the ground and cold weather seem like they would be the bane of contractors everywhere. But depending on what you want to have done, wintertime might be the best time. Countertops: Changing out countertops can immediately change the look…
Home additions can come, literally, in many shapes and sizes, and can often save you money in the long run, allowing you to stay in the home you love. And while the idea of taking the roof off your home sounds, well, crazy, it can definitely be done and is often the easiest way to…