remodeling: Articles tagged with “remodeling”

"Remodeling." For many, the word evokes thoughts of soaring entrance ways, magazine-cover kitchens, and half-acre bathrooms. Unfortunately, it also brings to mind a sense of invasion, dread, and chaos. As our homes age, it makes more and more sense to bring things up to date by remodeling. It's more cost effective than moving and is usually far less disruptive. But make no mistake about it: remodeling can be very stressful. However, most of the horror stories you hear are avoidable.

In the olden days, families yearning for more space hitched up the wagons, gathered their belongings and traveled over vast plains, deep river gorges and snow-capped mountain ranges.

Fortunately, today we can get extra space without the danger and the dusty trails.

Although a home addition or remodeling project is almost always a major effort that can affect the resale value of your home, it should be done primarily to improve your quality of life. Keep the following list in mind when adding on to your home:

Q: I would like to expand my countertops. I'd also like to widen the new countertop in this section to allow for an eating bar. Looking to use granite, if costs allow.

This guide will review the many functions of kitchens. The goal is to open your mind to all possibilities so that you ultimately realize the full potential of your new kitchen.

Q: I am remodeling a bathroom and would like to put in a flush mount radio or CD player. I only have found ones that have intercoms. Are there some that are just radio/CD?

Q: My bathroom is very small. I have no place to store anything. The toilet is too close to the vanity. The tub takes up most of the space. Is there any way to expand the bathroom?

One of the most enjoyable experiences resulting from remodeling your bathroom comes from soaking in the tub when the work is finally completed! And one of the most enjoyable aspects of soaking in the tub is experiencing the natural light and warmth of the sun streaming in from a well placed and creatively designed window system.