Home lighting is similar to plumbing in that once your contractor lays down the pipe and wiring, moving appliances and fixtures around after a remodel is complete can be very expensive and time-consuming. That's why planning ahead is so important for all your infrastructure needs, especially electrical. The "walk-through" will help ensure everything is done right the first time. Read More

Most homeowners have, at one time or another, needed more space—because the size of their family has changed or they need space for current lifestyle activities. Read More

Today, more and more families are gravitating towards sharing a home, either with adult children who sometimes have young children of their own or with aging parents or in-laws. The "Sandwich Generation" is one term commonly used to describe this phenomenon. There are many variations, but such living arrangements describe a situation that includes two or three (or sometimes more) generations living under the same roof. Read More

Q: What prompted the need for your kitchen remodel? A: We moved into our home in 2011. We bought it because our kids were growing and we needed a larger house. At the time, we moved from a home that we had remodeled a few years earlier. It had been designed the way we wanted it. We knew going in that we would need to remodel. The kitchen was not functioning well for us. The ceiling was so low you could touch it. And, the cabinets were tiny. It was also dark and difficult to work in. We made the decision to remodel as soon as the last appliance started to go out. Read More

If you view spring as a good time to spruce up your home after long months of being "housebound," we concur. Here are five great ways to embrace the season beyond your typical spring cleaning: Read More