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Custom Kitchen Features Will Change Your Life

by Diane Plesset | Oct 7, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Countertops, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

Custom Kitchen Features Can (Will) Make a Big Difference! Bespoke and artisanal are fancy buzz-words for "custom," probably because the latter word has been overused to the point where custom-made anything is no longer special, in the same way that "full service"...

Kitchen Islands May Not Be Appropriate For Every Home

by Diane Plesset | Oct 5, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Countertops, Lighting and Electrical, Tile

Kitchen Islands Are Great, But There Are Other Alternatives, Too Kitchen islands are the most frequently-requested features, according to statistics. The available space determines whether or not an island is appropriate. But there's more than just space. Islands do...

Choose Kitchen Appliances First!

by Diane Plesset | Oct 3, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans

Choose Kitchen Appliances First For Best Function Why choose kitchen appliances first? It's human nature to focus on cabinets and countertops, when you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen, because you're concerned about how the new kitchen will look, unless a...

Bathroom Remodeling: Plumbing Is Selected First

by Diane Plesset | Oct 2, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans

Bathroom Remodeling: Why Select Plumbing First? Bathroom remodeling involves hundreds of decisions, and at least 100 steps in the process. Everything in your bathroom is placed around the plumbing. Locations of a shower, tub, toilet, and sinks are important to...

Remodeling Reality Shows Can Be Misleading!

by Diane Plesset | Oct 1, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, D-I-Y and Problems, Remodeling Budget

Have Remodeling Reality Shows Got You Frustrated Or Angry? Misinformation Is Rampant! Remodeling reality shows are still popular, despite the bad press they've received. I don't know about how you feel, but it frustrates the heck out of me, because these programs...

D-I-Y Kitchen Remodeling Success IS Possible!

by Diane Plesset | Sep 18, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Contractors, Countertops, D-I-Y and Problems, Flooring, Lighting and Electrical, Remodeling Budget, Tile

D-I-Y Kitchen Remodeling Success: Know What You Can Do and Cannot Do D-I-Y Kitchen Remodeling required skill and patience. D-I-Y kitchen remodeling was the last thing that Naomi wanted, but Michael was...

Serenity: See The Possibilities

by Diane Plesset | Sep 14, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans

Seeing The Possibilities, A Journey of Discovery Serenity was discovered in the middle of Tokyo, one of the world’s most populous cities. In the middle of busy schedules being met and the noise of everyday life, we found a haven of serenity in the Asakusa Temple. It...

Home Improvement Goal: Get (Most of) What You Want

by Diane Plesset | Sep 13, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Contractors, Countertops, Lighting and Electrical, Remodeling Budget, Tile

Defining Your Home Improvement Goal Is Like Walking A Tightrope Get most of what you want of your home improvement goal. Not everything you want? That's right. I'm being totally honest with you. Unless you have a bank account that equals (or surpasses) Bill Gates...

Successful Ranch Remodeling: Six-Step Process

by Diane Plesset | Aug 20, 2015 | Archive, Accessibility, Function, Safety, Sustainability, Technology, Additions and New Homes, Appliances and Plumbing, Bathrooms and Kitchens, Building and Remodeling Plans, Cabinets, Contractors, Countertops, Flooring, Lighting and Electrical, Remodeling Budget, Tile

In ta previous, we explored reasons why this was a 1970s successful ranch remodeling project. Now, I'd like to share the six steps required for me to help the Homeowners achieve the best results. 1970s Successful Ranch Remodeling Beginning to Completion Step One: Ask...

Does A Designer Make A Positive Difference?

by Diane Plesset | Nov 17, 2014 | Archive

Does a Professional Designer Make a Positive Difference? Yes -- When You Hire The Right Designer The right designer knows where to find the right products that reflect your personal taste, that are compatible with your home. The designer can help you fit each product...