What do you do if you’re happy with your home’s location, but the house no longer meets your needs and it looks and feels outdated? Maybe you’ve considered moving, but you love your neighborhood… and moving has many hidden costs and risks. In a moment of frustration, you
Back-to-school reminders are all around us now, and that's also a nudge that it's time to get into the back-to-work mode. You may already have a room - or a corner - in your home that you use as an office. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that
Today’s smart home automation innovations allow you to connect, monitor and control multiple systems and appliances from wherever you are, with a smartphone, tablet device or computer. Do You Need a Smart Home? If you’re unsure that you want or need to add smart home devices, we have
You love your home and neighborhood, and may have lived there for a while, but you might not have noticed that it’s starting to show its age. Just as there comes a time when it’s necessary to replace the roof, it can also make sense to update fixtures
This is the time of year when thoughts always turn to spring cleaning and sprucing up any part of your home that looks tired, out of style or just worn out. Since May also happens to be National Home Improvement Month, we'd love to offer some "before &
Many people with a passion for cooking may dream of creating a commercial-style kitchen at home. But there are more pieces to the puzzle than just installing a beautiful, but huge, professional range. Like any kitchen remodel, it takes some planning to create a practical, well-equipped workspace for
Every spring, homeowners get the urge to throw off winter doldrums and freshen up their homes. If your home needs a bit more than just some spring cleaning this year, you may have decided it’s finally time to remodel. Answer These 3 Questions... 1. Would you like to
Kitchen and bath remodeling trends that will simplify your life… Each January, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) sponsors the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), an amazing event where more than 500 companies representing the industry's leading brands present new ideas for kitchen and bath remodeling
There’s no time like the holidays for making lists! Gift lists, grocery lists, and guest lists help make life easier during this very busy time. But there’s a list that can make life easier for years to come: the things that could transform your home from Naughty to
Do you have a holiday to-do list that’s a mile long? What if your home was smart enough to help with chores with just a voice command or tap on your smartphone? Seriously! Today’s home automation innovations allow you to connect, monitor and control multiple systems and appliances
When we start a remodeling project, our goal is to create new living spaces that meet your needs while also giving you a good experience from start to finish. Helping you realize your dreams within practical parameters can be a challenge – one that we solve by applying
You know how there are times when you have such a good experience with a service or a product that you just want to share it with everyone? Well, now is your chance. Voting is now open in the annual “Best of Arlington” Readers’ Survey! Make your voice
Staying Cool, Calm and Collected: 5 Tips for Planning a Remodel Without the Stress. For some, remodeling is fun and exciting – making big plans, dreaming about how it will look, selecting design options, picking colors and fixtures, and then transforming your house into your dream home.
It’s finally summer: the time of year when your home’s outdoor living space is what’s on your mind. If it’s time to upgrade from a small patio slab or a splintered old deck, we have some ideas for spaces that will not only add to your enjoyment and
...We've Got Mudrooms. May is National Home Improvement Month and we’ve got some advice to help you get started sprucing up your home. Before you know it, it will be summer, and maybe one of your top home improvement goals is to spend less time on routine home
You might think that kitchen cabinet styles don’t really change too much from year to year, but along with the trend toward open floor plans, we’re seeing some fresh new looks that change up the typical setup and style of kitchen cabinetry. If you’re looking to spice up
The Latest from KBIS 2017 The temperatures outside may go up and down like a roller coaster, but now that Daylight Saving Time is here, the longer days definitely signal the coming of spring. Has it got you thinking about ways to freshen up your home? Do you
What Does “Green” Mean? Are you someone who seeks out all-natural products or less-processed foods when you shop? Do you try to avoid additives in food, and chemicals in cleaning products? Then you might also be interested in learning more about the kind of green building materials that
Most people would agree that the kitchen is more than just a place for cooking. Family members gather in the kitchen in the morning, getting ready for their day or savoring a cup of coffee. Kids do their homework there, so that parents who are preparing dinner can
It’s Time to “Talk Turkey” About Remodeling. Food, parties, gifts, visits with friends and family…With the holidays coming, you have so many fun things to plan! But if 2017 is the year to finally re-do the kitchen, update the bath, or create a great new master suite or
