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Contractors Want Respect (Just Like You!)

by Diane Plesset | Nov 1, 2015 | Archive, Contractors

Contractors , Communication and Respect Part 1 contained information about how to find your contractor. Now we're going to discuss what happens next. First Meeting and Follow-up Meetings with contractors should include the major decision-maker(s) when the...

Remodeling Horror Story Not Just For Halloween

by Diane Plesset | Nov 1, 2015 | Archive, Building and Remodeling Plans, Contractors, D-I-Y and Problems

Remodeling Horror Story: Trick Or Treat? The title of this blog is seasonal, but unfortunately, a "Trick or Treat" remodeling horror story happens year 'round. It's not limited to one type of remodeling project. Here is a remodeling "horror" story list, bad...

Your Contractor Is Waiting For Your Call!

by Diane Plesset | Nov 1, 2015 | Archive, Additions and New Homes, Building and Remodeling Plans, Contractors

Your Contractor Wants You To Find Him/Her! The best way to find your contractor is referrals -- from neighbors, friends, family, or business associates. These are your best resources, especially people who’ve remodeled recently. You can also get referrals from the...

A Professional Designer Is Easy To Find

by Diane Plesset | Nov 1, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Colors and Decorating, Countertops, Flooring, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

A Professional Designer Will Help you In Many Ways The right professional designer knows where to find the products that reflect your personal taste, products that are compatible with your home. He or she can help you fit each product into your budget priorities....

Bathroom Artwork Adds Character, Tells A Story

by Diane Plesset | Oct 31, 2015 | Archive, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Colors and Decorating

Express Yourself With Bathroom Artwork! If you're remodeling your home, or just freshening up, don't overlook bathroom artwork! It doesn't have to be an expensive original, but art can establish or complete a theme. It can be a personal expression of something you...

A New Basement Bathroom Will Enhance your Life And Your Home’s Value

by Diane Plesset | Oct 29, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Colors and Decorating, Contractors, Countertops, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

Improve An Ugly Basement With A Beautiful New Bathroom! This is a home built in the 1950s, with the living room, formal dining room, kitchen, small bathroom, and bedrooms on the main floor. Only one person could occupy the bathroom at a time. For a family of three,...

Kitchen Lighting Is An Art And A Science

by Diane Plesset | Oct 29, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Lighting and Electrical

Kitchen Lighting For All Activities There's a lot of technology associated with great kitchen lighting. For now, we'll leave that aside and address the reasons why a well-lit kitchen has all of these characteristics: General illumination Task lighting Accent lights...

Bathroom Cabinets & Storage: Second Only To Plumbing

by Diane Plesset | Oct 25, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets

Plumbing Is Necessary, But Bathroom Cabinets Personalize The Space Getting ready to remodel or add a bathroom, Homeowners' #2 and #3 requests are for more (and better) storage, and an up-to-date look. Bathroom cabinets can satisfy both needs! The #1 request is for a...

Kitchen Remodeling Process: A Series Of Logical Steps

by Diane Plesset | Oct 25, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

The Kitchen Remodeling Process Guarantees Progress The kitchen remodeling process is misunderstood by most Homeowners. This article assumes that you have completed the design process, hired a contractor, and have acquired permits for your kitchen remodeling. The...

Kitchen Remodeling Rollercoaster

by Diane Plesset | Oct 24, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Contractors, Countertops, Flooring, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

Kitchen Remodeling Can Be An Emotional Rollercoaster Ride Preparing for, and living through a kitchen remodeling is similar to a roller coaster ride. You're waiting with excited anticipation and some trepidation, preparing to get on the ride. You've heard from others...