Keeping older or physically challenged adults safe and independent in their own homes has become a top priority in recent years. Since the kitchen and the bathroom are the two places where a great number

One of the great things about a deck is that it gives you outdoor living space. It becomes an extension of the indoors. Decks can be used for relaxing, reading, eating, and more. Homeowners everywhere

A curbless shower is a great feature for giving your bathroom a sleek, streamlined look, but its benefits go beyond appearances. You’ve likely heard the term “aging in place.” It means designing ways for homeowners

With so many of us running to Costco and buying in bulk, a pantry seems a no-brainer. There needs to be a place to store our kitchen purchases, and keeping them organized is a real

New cabinets, countertops and backsplash will make you love your kitchen! Depending on how old and how worn your kitchen surfaces are, you may not need all of these options. Good quality cabinets can be

If you’ve got a compact bathroom and want the freedom of being able to take a bath or a shower, you really have only one option; a shower/tub combo. It’s an especially good solution for

Many homes have pretty small closets, makes one wonder what the designers were thinking. If you are craving a larger closet, it can be done. There are several ways to make that closet bigger; one

This is an interesting collection of information; we often think of the bath and the kitchen as the primary remodeling projects for homes, but not all remodeling delivers the highest return on cost. Garage door

Some deck floorings are more maintenance-free than others. Wood decks require regular maintenance, every 2 or 3 years to maintain their appearance. Composites, which blend ground up wood and plastic, require little maintenance; they simulate

The availability of new or previously owned homes is not keeping up with the number of people wishing to buy a home. If your sell your home for what seems like a huge profit, finding

The traditional kitchen has upper and lower cabinets, and sometimes, if there is an island, more cabinets under the island. All of these are great, but there is a trend to replace some upper cabinets

It’s not unusual for homeowners to be somewhat unsatisfied with their kitchen, but not sure how to make it better. After all, it’s not cheap to upgrade and one wants to be sure they do

Universal Design refers to features that make a room or entire home accessible to all. Accessibility issues can refer to poor eyesight, arthritic hands, unstable walking (such as needing a walker), or even wheelchairs. The

This depends on how many clothes and shoes you have, doesn’t it? There are some of us who prefer keeping our supply of clothing minimal, but for the majority, we need clothes for specific activities,

Most of us, when we think of using our yards for barbecues and visiting with friends and relatives, probably think of patios and decks. But there is another option that may work for you, pergolas.

Whether its a small bump-out addition with a remodel, or a full blown addition project, house additions are investments. If you do not plan on moving from the home, you have more incentive to make

We all like that clean, luxury feel that is commonly called the ‘spa’ look. Top premium features in bath remodels are soaking tubs, space for two and rainfall showerheads , body sprayers and thermostatic mixers.

Decks and patios are one of the reasons most of us prefer to live in a house instead of a condo; we can enjoy the outdoors right off the kitchen or other rooms that open

There are several ways to enclose your shower or tub/shower. For the tub/shower combo, the old fashioned way was a shower curtain, and some still like that simplicity. For a shower, there are several ways

When planning your next bath remodel project, what might you want to add into the design that is not strictly typical for a bathroom? Todays bathroom designs usually include some aging in place options. The

Kitchen islands are popular, and for good reasons! Here are some of the advantages of a kitchen island: More counter space for food prep All that wonderful storage under the countertop. Additional seating options with

Additions come in many forms; bump-outs, single rooms, large multi-room additions. Bump outs are built sometimes to increase the size of a kitchen or small bathroom, or even to add a walk-in closet. Small additions

Looking for ideas for a bathroom refresh? Lots of homeowners are ditching the tub in favor of a shower that fits in the same footprint.  Some of the color schemes of the old bathroom fixtures

The right storage strategies can create a more functional home. While the general usage of cabinets hasn’t changed much over the years, the inside of cabinets has dramatically shifted. Pullouts can bring pantry items from

It’s not unusual for families to need an extra bedroom with bath to accommodate company or a growing family. And while you are at it, why not take over the brand-new bedroom and bath for