Posts by Alan Anderson

It used to be that when we sought inspiration, ideas, and visuals for our next remodeling project we would look through magazines and library books; but not any longer. Now, with a few search words and clicks, you can search the Internets’ millions of design and remodeling ideas. Websites such as Houzz.com display beautiful home…

When you’re thinking about hiring someone to remodel your kitchen, bathroom or any part of your home there are some very important questions you can ask your contractor. You know not everyone is going to be 100% honest with you so after you get your questions answered you can check some of the answers, the…

A bathroom should be a place to relax and unwind from the day’s activities.  If you are finding that you cringe every time you walk into your bathroom, it might be time to consider a bathroom remodel.  Believe it or not, remodeling your bathroom doesn’t have to be super-expensive or complicated.  An experienced contractor can…

Kitchen remodel tips for the DIY or the person who wants to hire a remodeling contractors. Are you considering remodeling your kitchen?  This is a great time to do it, and it is always a great idea for improving the value of your home.  The average American will spend thousands of hours in his or…

It can be overwhelming when you take an objective look at your home and try to decide where to spend your limited remodeling dollars.  Unless you have major issues outside of your bathrooms and kitchen, those rooms are typically the way to achieve the highest return-on-investment for your home.  It might seem like a bedroom…

You, better than anyone else, realize that your house needs some minor improvements.  But if you aren’t planning on selling it right now, what are some reasons that you should remodel it?  We’ve compiled a short list of compelling reasons that will explain why today is the best day to start your home remodel:  Remodeling…

The decision to remodel your home is a very major decision, even if you aren’t planning on making big changes to your home’s design.  Even small projects can turn into big problems, if they aren’t handled correctly.  If you are thinking about remodeling your house, you might be struggling with the decision of whether to…

The housing market in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas has been well underway for a while now, and you may be wondering if you should start thinking about remodeling your house to get it in shape for potential buyers.  There are real, tangible numbers that prove that the housing market in Arizona is actually experiencing…

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…