We love watching the trick-or-treaters come to our door every year with their enthusiasm and clever costumes. So we want a safe Halloween for all children this year, which is why we've come up with a few safety tips. If you plan on preparing your home for Halloween, safety should be the biggest priority. Do not leave out ...
A prominent new home trend for 2014 has been the open floor plan. What's an open floor plan? The term refers to a type of floor plan which utilizes a large area to create a single, extensive living space and reduces the use enclosed spaces (living room, office, etc.). An open floor plan has both its benefits and its downfalls. We'll ...
We have been working to finish up the new east building at the Laura Baker Services. This building is another residence for the Laura Baker clients. It is a wonderful light, airy building that will be enjoyed by the residents that live in it. The ceilings have been going in, along with the completion of the electrical and lighting wo...
The fireplace traditionally has been a necessary component and the “heart” of a home, functioning as a source of heat for many families. Its ambience and comforting warmth now provides contemporary homeowners and designers with an aesthetically pleasing centerpiece for any room, balancing function with beauty. We selected some o...
Attics are extremely versatile rooms, whether you use them for extra storage space, an at home office, family entertainment room, or bedroom. Depending on the amount of space you have to utilize, you could virtually transform any unfinished attic into any room of your dreams. Have you thought about remodeling your attic recently? If ...
Our carpenters are busy on our West Side Renovation Project. We've done a bunch of work in the existing basement. Now we have moved on outside and are framing the expansion area. The lower level walls are in place and workers are installing the upper level walls. For this project we elected to use open web floor trusses. This allows ...
If you're considering adding or expanding a bathroom, you'll want to determine the type of bathroom layout you want. Your layout design should factor in any amenities or fixtures you want to include in your bathroom remodel. We found this great infographic from . It outlines some basic bathroom remodeling layouts, which incorporate s...
Most homeowners struggle with the idea of how they can make use of a spare room in their home. Whether you've moved into a new house with more rooms or have additional space, you may be faced with the same problem. Some people simply turn an unused room into a guest bedroom. While guest bedrooms provide a functional space for a large...
Are you tired of your closets overflowing? Storing essential home items in cramped spaces? Could you use a little extra storage in your home? These great ideas will inspire you to come up with creative solutions to your storage problem. Which one is your favorite? Comment below! Add a Built in Storage Units Remod...
With wallpaper making a , many homeowners now face the decision between wallpaper or paint. Depending on how your budget and design plans look, you'll find advantages and disadvantages with both. We highlighted a few options you might want to consider when thinking about your home's wall designs. What do you think? Wallpaper or paint...