As a busy contractor serving the East Hampton area, I have seen first-hand the transformation a house undergoes when a kitchen is remodeled. As the old cliche goes the kitchen is the heart of a home - Because of this, ..Read More
Date published: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:05:20 PSTAccording to national averages, the cost of turning a 1,000-square foot basement into a full-scale family room can cost from $15,000-$25,000. This estimation covers installation and materials for flooring, walls, lightin..Read More
Date published: Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:17:08 PSTA recreational space within the home, also known as a 'rec' room is a valuable project to take on. A rec room not only adds enjoyment for you, your family and your friends, but it can also make your home worth more if y..Read More
Date published: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:19:28 PSTHas your family slowly outgrown your home? If so, you are probably considering adding a room extension that will allow you some extra square footage for your growing brood. New additions to the home can be costly, time..Read More
Date published: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:10:38 PSTHomeowners renovate for two basic reasons: money and fun. Or, more precisely, they undertake home improvements to improve their home's resale value or their enjoyment of their house. The best home improvements, however, ..Read More
Date published: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:47:49 PSTBeen to the grocery store lately? Filled up your vehicle with gas in the last week? It's not your imagination - many of the items you use most often are getting more expensive. And near the top of the list of price incre..Read More
Date published: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:20:14 PSTImproved resale value, more space or better use of the space you have, and a brand-new room to enjoy - it may be hard to imagine a downside to renovating a kitchen or bathroom. But you could discover a dark side to remod..Read More
Date published: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:54:30 PSTHomeowners who installed early home security systems often wound up thinking they would have been better off simply installing sturdy locks on their doors and calling it a day. The technology was labor-intensive to insta..Read More
Date published: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:11:22 PSTSaving the environment can be an overwhelming task. With everything in the news about how to make your home more energy efficient, it's easy to become bewildered when thinking about all the improvements you could make. B..Read More
Date published: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:37:54 PSTMany people believe that home improvements will add significant value to their homes. The fact of the matter is, some improvements will add value, while others may add to your family's enjoyment of the home, save on util..Read More
Date published: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:03:15 PSTAmericans are learning to be frugal again, with more of us looking to spend less, and get more value out of the money that we do spend. That sentiment could well be what's driving the renewed interest in remodeling one's..Read More
Date published: Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:45:23 PSTDream homes usually refer to the thoughts or visions one have in his/her mind to about how their home would be look like. However, the specifications differ from person to person, but most of the features remain the same..Read More
Date published: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:17:08 PSTJust like Goldilocks' fabled search for the perfect chair, the perfect size home falls in to three categories, too small, too big or just right. Sometimes a home starts out as just right and then morphs into the category..Read More
Date published: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:38:31 PSTThe benefits of the steam room have been known for thousands of years and throughout history countless people have been using steam to enhance their sense of well being and improve their overall health. At the end of the..Read More
Date published: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:10:13 PSTAs Americans head outside to tend to their lawns and repair their houses, it's just as important to consider what might be happening out of sight, deep inside the home. Termites, which are found in every state except Ala..Read More
Date published: Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:17:58 PSTIn a tough housing market, homeowners want to improve their home's beauty and functionality, while adding resale value. This may include choosing products that reduce maintenance, save energy, improve appearance and offe..Read More
Date published: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:21:46 PSTIf you think having great curb appeal is only important if you're trying to sell your home, think again. Your house is one of your biggest investments and making a great first impression will leave everyone - not just po..Read More
Date published: Wed, 26 May 2010 10:22:13 PSTGiven this year's big earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, smaller quakes closer to home and predictions of an active hurricane season approaching, many Americans may wonder how their dwellings would fare in a natural disaste..Read More
Date published: Sat, 22 May 2010 10:54:29 PSTHave you outgrown your small home, but you're staying put for financial or economic reasons? Or maybe you recently bought a house in foreclosure that was a great deal, but needs fixing up? If so, you're part of the re-en..Read More
Date published: Mon, 17 May 2010 10:13:13 PSTA patio deck, constructed at the back or in front of the home, offers accessible space for informal entertaining and day by day enjoyment of the splendid outdoors. Effective patio deck designs can increase the floor spac..Read More
Date published: Mon, 10 May 2010 10:12:40 PSTYou may have noticed an increase in the number of 'for sale' signs around your neighborhood, and for good reason: Studies show that home listings increase this time of year, as homeowners want to get their families settl..Read More
Date published: Wed, 05 May 2010 10:43:06 PSTFor many people, the attic is an oversized junk closet. It's a space where all of the "I don't know what to do with this" items go and seem to disappear for years. However, homeowners forget that a finished attic can be ..Read More
Date published: Mon, 03 May 2010 09:31:56 PSTWhen the market leans more toward buyers than sellers, sellers must take extra steps to convince buyers that their home is the right one for purchase. At other times, homeowners simply seek to add value to their home by ..Read More
Date published: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:49:13 PSTSure you would like to live the fantasy this summer, spending a week lounging at a luxury resort, sipping colorful beverages, sinking into a plush chaise lounge beside a crystal blue pool while a cool breeze wafts throug..Read More
Date published: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:35:37 PSTDo you have a basement? Is your basement waterproofed? If not, you could be missing out on several key benefits and worse yet, you could be exposing your house to serious risk and damage. Here are just some of the top be..Read More
Date published: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:44:04 PST