Author Archives: balpert
5 Tips to Prevent a Stressful Remodel
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. … Continue reading
Should You Build a New Home or a New Home Addition?
Many times, our first job as a home addition contractor is to help clients see if building a room addition or even a second-story addition is the right answer. In fact, sometimes even the best home addition won’t solve all … Continue reading
Great New Sinks for Your Kitchen Remodel
When it comes to kitchen renovation, a lot of attention goes to kitchen cabinets, countertops and backsplashes. Appliances are also in the spotlight. But as a kitchen remodeling contractor, I think the sink is one of the most important choices … Continue reading
Home Remodeling: What ISN’T Changing
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 … Continue reading
A New Exterior: Remodeling Your Entryway
How is your home’s curb appeal? Sometimes, changing your entryway can give your home the feeling of an entire exterior renovation. Plus, according to REMODELING magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report, exterior remodeling – particularly updating the entry — is … Continue reading
Bathroom Remodels are Becoming Less Conventional
Ask a bathroom remodeling contractor to describe a “typical” bathroom renovation and we’ll tell you that there isn’t a typical one these days. Like so many aspects of home remodeling today, bathroom remodeling has become all about personalization and possibilities. … Continue reading
A Tall(er) Order for Your Bathroom Remodel
As a bathroom remodeling contractor, one of the trends we’re seeing is that homeowners enjoy bathroom vanities that are higher than they used to be. Today, the standard for bathroom renovation is still a 30”-high vanity. That’s 6” shorter than … Continue reading