What’s the difference between remodeling and renovation? Aren’t they essentially the same thing? Both remodeling and renovating mean to make improvements on an existing building or home. However, they refer to two slightly different types of construction, and it’s important to understand the difference. Renovation by definition means “restore to a good state of repair.” […]
You want to remodel your kitchen. You have a list of must-have’s, want to have’s and nice to have’s. Unfortunately, your budget is not endless and cannot cover all of those items. The experts at This Old House weighed in on some of the worthy and not-so-worthy splurges you may be contemplating. Worth The Splurge […]
Our lifestyles tend to be more casual today, and our homes are a direct reflection of this shift. Older homes, generally those built from 1920 to 1970, with the smaller kitchen were outfitted with dining rooms just off the kitchen. Food was prepared in the kitchen and then transported into the dining room. Once a […]
Adding space to your home at the second or even third story can capture views, maximize square footage on a small lot and let you locate all the bedrooms on a single level. However, all that space can come at a high cost. A second story can greatly impact the rest of your home, which […]