Ah, winter! The time of year when it gets dark early and we spend more time indoors; we can no longer ignore those walls we should have had painted last summer, and that awful

  Have you heard of Murphy’s Law? “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” You need a list, so I have provided one for you! Materials might be delivered late, dented, or with something

Serious injuries from falling are an occupational hazard for many older persons. The National Institute for Health and the CDC say that more than one in three people age 65 or older will suffer from

All shower glass is tempered, which means that it is four to five times stronger than standard glass, and does not break into sharp points when it does break. If it were to break, it

Have your heating system tuned up by a technician. If your home suffers from too many icicles in the winter, a home energy auditor or weatherization contractor can identify and fix air leaks and inadequate

What are the most heavily used rooms in your home? The bathroom and the kitchen, you say? Yes, of course! So it should come as no surprise that these are also the most frequently remodeled

Reasons to remodel are as varied as individual homeowners are. You may be a recent empty-nester, have a growing family, or simply have a hopelessly outdated kitchen or bath. Remodeling can make your home more

Be aware that every inch of space is important, especially in a small kitchen. While there is an almost infinite variability possible in any kitchen, you will still be constrained in your design by the

Most people would probably say they could use more storage in the kitchen. In many cases, what is actually needed is not necessarily more storage, but better use of the area available for storage. Since

Have you ever felt a little nervous stepping onto the wet shower floor? Sturdy and stylish assist bars are available to provide a greater level of safety for you and your guests. More companies are

We are all individuals, so it should be no surprise that when given the opportunity to re-design our kitchens, each one does it just a little different than everyone else. That said, there are style

Second only to kitchens, bathrooms are the next most popular rooms on a homeowner’s remodeling wish list. Although they are the smallest room in the house, bath makeovers can provide an excellent return on investment

  Details add a sense of personal style to your bathroom; select items that stand out and make a statement! Light fixtures, mirrors, pulls & knobs, robe hooks, faucets and towel racks are not just

Meals get made much faster when you can quickly find the ingredients you need. A well designed pantry storage puts all your kitchen supplies in instant view. It is much easier to have almost all

Tile in kitchens is used primarily for flooring and for a countertop backsplash. The purpose of said backsplash is more than just functional. Sure, it will protect the wall and provide an easy-to-clean surface that

How do you use your kitchen? Think about that and then decide where task lighting should be. When designing lighting for cooking, be sure to have adequate brightness as well as a good distribution of

You might think this is a simple selection; one basin or two? But oh, no, this is a far more complex decision than that! Issues involve: Material selection Drop-in or undermount Farmhouse style or apron

If your kitchen is small, designing the best layout to maximize your small kitchen makeovers can be a challenge. Knocking out a wall is not always do-able in a smaller or older home. If your

If you have an older home, your toilets may be the old 3.5 gallon per flush (gpf) type. These waste a lot of water, and cost you on your water/sewer bill. Think about how many

Budget and lot sizes may keep you from adding square footage onto your home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t improve the way you use your home. Many homes have basements that are notoriously under-used.

Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies published a report this month titled “Housing America’s older adults – meeting the needs of an aging population”.  It is interesting from several viewpoints; one, confirming that in the next

If your home is not up to what it could be, and you shudder at the idea of having workers sawing, painting and nailing for months at a time, consider remodeling on an incremental basis.

When it comes to remodeling, you really don’t want to be doing it during the holidays. Since it takes a lot of planning ordering of materials, getting started well ahead of vacations and family gatherings

In recent years households have been moving toward more flexible uses of space. This includes an open space layout, often with informal family space integrated into kitchen space. Informality in home layouts also has become

Basements can be dark, unpleasant spaces, but a thoughtful remodel can create an attractive space for both recreational activities and storage. Who couldn’t use more storage? Speaking of great ideas like organized storage (where you