29″ wheeled mountain bikes are here to stay. The combination of less rolling resistance, more stability and increased traction make people fall in love with the way they ride. The Salsa Mamasita is a bike that has all the benefits of the big wheels with an amazing frame and awesome […]
Tile The Wall Behind Your Wash Machine
We will assume you’ve already laid tile on your laundry room floor. After you have cleared the wall your next choice is to place on the wall either hardy backer, cement board or leave the wall bare. We do recommend using a tile called porcelain. The reason is simple, it […]
How to Make Embellished Romantic Rose Curtains
Whenever we consider dressing a window we need to understand how we react to light. If the same type of lighting is used in every room of the house it can create a sense of monotony. The senses of a human being are stimulated by variation and contrast. Light affects […]
Off the Shelf Cabinets Versus Custom Cabinets, What Are the Differences?
Stock Cabinets Stock, or store cabinets, are what you see if you go to a large home improvement store. Each store will typically have a very basic, unfinished cabinet line that is stocked in store and ready to purchase and take home that day. These are usually your cheapest option, […]
Virtual Vs Actual Home Staging
More often than not, a home is a person’s single largest financial investment. As such, it is critical to find the best marketing strategies when selling a home. Staging is an important part of a real estate marketing plan, and should be considered in order to sell the home faster […]
Keeping Masonry Repairs at a Minimum
Having a brick house or chimney is thought by many to be a sure way to avoid doing exterior home maintenance. After all, brick lasts for decades – right? Well, while brick may last for years it is not totally maintenance free, not does brick mean never needing to call […]
The Responsible Builder’s Guide to Surface Protection for Hospital Renovation Projects
Although the construction industry was severely damaged by the Great Recession, there is one particular area where business is growing; hospital construction and renovation. Due to the increase demand for healthcare services by aging baby boomers, hospital construction and renovation projects have increased dramatically in the past ten years and […]
Great Ideas for Your Bathroom Remodel
So you’ve decided it’s time to remodel your bathroom – great! But where should you start, and what should be your top priorities? Here’s a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a top quality remodeling job. Opt for Space Many bathrooms can feel small and cramped. Sometimes you […]
Remodeling or Building a House – Top 3 Reasons Couples Fight During Their Construction Project
The top two problems most couples argue about are money and sex. Money, not sex is the “hot” topic of discussion when building or remodeling a home. It takes money to start a project and is the cause of many fights in a relationship. The following are 3 reasons money […]
Backyard Pool Remodeling
Remodeling your swimming pool can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of your home and yard. There are lots of ways to renovate, remodel and re-create your backyard swimming pool, from simple additions to a more elaborate remodeling project. You can add a spa or color-changing lighting, […]