Does any of this sound familiar? “Having only one bathroom is JUST. NOT. WORKING.” “This kitchen doesn’t have enough storage space! Or counter space!” “It would be so nice for the kids to have someplace to do their homework…and put their toys away.” “Why do we even have
You and your family have waited so patiently for nice summer weather. And now that warm weather has arrived and school is out, you'll want to spend more time having fun and less time on home maintenance. There are lots of new products available for your home today
Jump Start Your Spring Updates. Spring always seems to bring dreams of sprucing things up, perhaps because you've spent the winter indoors, staring at all the things in your home that could use some updating. If you find yourself with lots of ideas for changes you'd like to
Yes, Please! We almost never hear anyone complain that they have too much space in their home. Whether it's the number of closets, the number of bathrooms or just plain elbow room, everyone wants more! But if putting an addition onto your home can't be done because of
April 2016: Merrill Project Wins a 2015 Capital CotY Grand Prize Award for Residential Exterior Remodel over $200,000 from Metro DC NARI Chapter. We are very pleased to announce that Merrill Contracting & Remodeling has been named a 2015 Grand Prize Capital CotY (Contractor of the Year) award
It's that time of year when you might be facing the prospect of being stuck inside for a few days with bad weather. So why not take this opportunity to start dreaming and planning a new kitchen? If you're cooking up a big pot of chili or baking
Sooner or later, homes start to show their age. Just as there comes a time when you'll need to replace the roof, it can also make sense to update other exterior fixtures and finishes that are no longer stylish, lack today's features, or that have simply not held
Some people find that remodeling their home is fun and exciting -- making big plans, dreaming about how it will look, selecting design options, picking colors and fixtures, and then watching as your house is transformed into your dream home. But if you're someone who finds making design
Home remodeling has certainly changed! Home construction is greener, home renovation includes all kinds of new products and gadgets, and from kitchens to whole house remodels, styles tend to be simpler and more streamlined. But here is one thing that hasn’t changed: people still love their books and
If you’re thinking about home renovation, it’s easy to start by telling your home remodeling contractor everything you don’t like. Now, yes, home construction should take into account fixing anything you feel is out of date, broken, or that doesn’t give you the feel or functionality you want.
No matter how much you’re planning to spend on a home remodel, taking a look at high-end “concept homes” is a great starting point. Sure, the house remodeling contractors have been given sizeable budgets to approach these home renovations. But the creativity of each home – construction, layout,
As a home remodeling contractor, one of the biggest changes we’re seeing is a trend that has come to be known as “staying put.” For most homeowners, the turbulent housing market changed the notion that a home or condo is a fast-growing investment that can – and should
I just came across a statistic showing that the number of multi-generational homes in the US has risen to a 50-year high. As a home remodeling contractor, this trend isn't exactly news to me. Even before the recession, more and more home remodeling projects involved creating suites for
