Kitchens are not only the place where we cook our meals, but also store the very items needed to prepare the smallest snacks to the largest holiday dinners. The kitchen, often times, also becomes the meeting place of the family as they gather to discuss the day’s events. So how do you plan a remodel of a kitchen to incorporate storage, cooking, and socializing? You need to get organized!
First consider the size of the space you have to work with. You will need accurate measurements and
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Building a House Extension on a Budget
Remodeling your home with an extension is an excellent way to add value or create the space you need when you can't afford to move house. You may find that the investment more than pays for itself over time, but that doesn't mean that these sort of changes are cheap. By planning the project properly and trying to stick to a budget you will find that things go a lot more smoothly.
The first thing you will need to do is determine how much money you are willing to spend. Once you have
The first thing you will need to do is determine how much money you are willing to spend. Once you have
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Adding Antique Lighting to Your Home
The look and feel of your home can be significantly enhanced by adding antique lighting. This look, though, isn't for everyone, and you need to make sure it fits the existing décor in your home.
Installing effective lighting needs careful planning. In order for your new lighting to fit in perfectly and look elegant, try to choose a certain time-period design or style for each of the rooms you wish to redesign. You should consider using a consultant when buying your lights, especially if
Installing effective lighting needs careful planning. In order for your new lighting to fit in perfectly and look elegant, try to choose a certain time-period design or style for each of the rooms you wish to redesign. You should consider using a consultant when buying your lights, especially if
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Get “The Look” with Hardwood Floors
<img class="alignright" alt="Hardwood Flooring" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Tigerwood-hardwood-flooring.jpg" width="162" height="216" />When people redo their floors many choose to do so with hardwood. Churches do it for the acoustics, gyms do it for the shock absorption, realtors do it for the increase in home value, the environmentally-conscious do it for the planet and allergy-sufferers do it for increased
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Don't Paint your Front Door Black
<img class="alignright wp-image-247" style="margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" alt="black front door" src="http://www.thenovakgroupnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/black-front-door.jpg" width="175" height="233" />This is a simple tip that can make a big difference to your home remodeling efforts. You may have just spent a lot of time, and also a lot of money getting the front of your home looking just right. Whether this was
Friday, March 15, 2013
How to Get Caulking Jobs Right Every Time
The first time that you do a caulking job on your home you will probably struggle if you don't know the basics. It can be a complete disaster if you let the silicone skin over before you have it set where you want it. You only have about a minute to work with silicone caulk before it skins over. Once it sets it is more or less impossible to smooth over without tearing it up.
Here is a neat way to ensure you work quickly enough to get professional looking results:
Clean the tub and the
Here is a neat way to ensure you work quickly enough to get professional looking results:
Clean the tub and the
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Prioritize Your Remodeling to Meet Your Goals
<img class="alignright wp-image-183" style="margin-left: 4px; border: 1px solid black;" alt="bathroom remodel - The Novak Group Charlotte" src="http://www.thenovakgroupnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/bathroom-remodel.jpg" width="181" height="136" />Depending on the end reason you want to start remodeling your home you will want to get certain jobs done first. Follow this advice to see what you should prioritize for each
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