Archive for June 2013

The size of our kitchens have doubled since 1920, and we spend more time in our kitchens than every before.  In fact, some families spend more time in their kitchens than they do in their living room, which is easy to imagine.  In many households, guests will sit around the dinner table, which is usually…

Are you thinking of doing any major home remodels this year?  If so, spring is the best time of year to begin planning any home improvements.  Why wait until the fall when there are very compelling reasons to start working on your home remodel right now: The weather is great.  Warm spring temperatures cooperate with…

Remodeling a bathroom in your home can be an excellent decision, since remodeled bathrooms can add as much as 20% to the value of your home.  However, considering that bathrooms are such a vital part of a home, it is important to put your trust in a reliable, experienced contractor to make sure that you…

The demands of our modern lives have actually changed the way that our kitchens should be designed – but unfortunately, many of our older homes don’t reflect this changing need.  Our kitchens used to be a place exclusively for cooking and storing food, but our uses for kitchens have expanded to include eating, spending time…

Modern technologies have provided us with so many choices when it comes to remodeling our homes, and there is truly something for everyone.   From lighted toilet bowls or toilet seats to lighted bathtubs, additional lighting can add style to your bathroom. If you have never heard of a lighted toilet, it is definitely something worth…

There is nothing more unpleasant than spending time in a kitchen that looks like it is straight out of the Brady Bunch’s home, and there has never been a better time to take your kitchen out of the 1970’s and into 2013.  Luckily, there is a reputable contractor in Scottsdale that specializes in contemporary kitchen…

Even a very experienced homeowner who feels very comfortable doing projects around the house should consider hiring a professional contractor to do a bathroom remodel.  Bathrooms seem simple enough, but doing a complete remodel is actually a very complex job.  A nicely done bathroom can be such an asset for your home’s value, so it…

The kitchen is the focal point of the home – it’s the place where you spend much of your time while you are at home.   You already know that you want to update your kitchen, but perhaps you are thinking that you might be able to handle the job on your own to save yourself…