Home Remodeling

Ask the Experts: I Might Sell Soon – Is it a Good Time to Remodel?

remodel to sell your homeOwning a home is a wonderful thing. Selling it, however, can be stressful. Should you remodel to sell your home? Remodeling can either net you a decent return or it can mean cash out of your pocket.

This is your home and you want to get the most out of the sale, so the idea of remodeling is about earning a larger return. But is it a good time? Is it worth the cost?

What Are the Comps?

Before you remodel to sell your home, look into the comparative listings (sold and for sale) in your neighborhood. Compare homes of similar age and size. Study what each have in common and what’s different. From here, you’ll get your first idea of what specific home remodeling projects will produce return on investment (ROI).

Big Projects vs Small

When you remodel to sell your home, you need to think about a realistic return. At a time like this, a major remodeling

Copper is the ‘It’ Metal for Home Restoration in 2015

antique copper hanging light fixture shot from the ground looking upMove over granite, stainless steel, tiles, aluminum, and brushed nickel. 2015’s ‘it’ material for home restoration is copper!

Copper is amazing for so many things in home remodeling and restoration. Use it to make your home look awesome and increase its value at the same time.

Remember: copper is 100% recyclable!

Durable, Low Maintenance Copper

First, copper is so durable. It’s great for areas that are exposed to the elements, like gutters, flashing and downspouts. They look incredible, won’t sag or weaken, and can handle any weather condition. On top of that, they are very low maintenance.

Over time, copper develops what’s called a patina (the green look), which even reforms

Father’s Day Home Remodeling Ideas

With Father’s Day on the horizon, sons and daughters across the country are getting creative with ideas for what to give their Dads. A different and mega-cool idea is a home remodeling gift. Provide Dad with a purpose-built space just for him. If you need inspiration, here are a few Father’s Day home remodeling ideas that will last a whole lot longer than a new outfit and provide your family with great spaces for making lasting memories.

The Ultimate Man Cave

father’s day home remodeling ideasThe man cave is the space where Dad can relax and enjoy his favorite activities, either in
solitude or with his friends and family. It’s where seats are exceptionally comfortable and the flat screen television offers a standout viewing experience. Remodel as a Father’s Day gift and craft a stylish man cave with a bar, sink, fridge, storage, wine racks, fireplace and all media hardwired (TV, games, internet, etc.).

With a media wall, Dad can use both the TV and computer at

Remodel Your Los Angeles Home and Bring the Outdoors In

Southern California is well known and envied for gorgeous year-round sunshine, ocean views, rugged hillsides and palm trees. So why not remodel your home to bring the outdoors in? The most sought-after Los Angeles homes are open, airy and have that feel of being one with the landscape and vistas outside.

There is much that homeowners can do with nature-inspired design and décor. Let’s look at four remodeling ideas to bring the outdoors in.

Install and Expand Windows

Spacious Family RoomThe most obvious remodel to bring the outdoors in is adding or expanding windows. If structurally possible, floor to ceiling windows will take perfect advantage of

Home Remodeling Ideas for Multi-generational Living

home renovation tips for multi-generational families

In this ever-changing economy, keeping the family together under one roof is a practical, mutually beneficial and adaptable solution. Many kids are leaving home at a later age as it takes them time to build up a deposit for their own home. Meanwhile, aging parents and grandparents prefer the comfort of home and family, combined with some level of independence, instead of care facilities.

There are many advantages to extended families living under one roof but some homes need a little help to be able to handle it. Don’t move. Remodel.

If there is a growing need for space and also some privacy, look at some home remodeling ideas for multi-generational living.

Finish the Basement

If your basement is currently an unfinished general space – or a “catch all” or “dumping ground” – remodel it to use it efficiently. Turn it into a suite with its own kitchen and bath, or make it a second den or even multiple

5 Home Remodeling “Better Late Than Never” Resolutions for 2015

Beautiful Curb AppealHave you already abandoned your New Year’s resolution about the gym or your eating habits? Then it’s never too late to make a new one that you can turn into reality. Invest in that long-overdue home remodeling.

Don’t let the following 5 home remodeling ideas go unfulfilled like other New Year’s resolutions. Use each one to improve your home’s functionality, aesthetics and long-term value.

1. Improve Your Curb Appeal

New and updated landscaping improves your home’s curb appeal and adds the “wow factor”. This is the kind of exterior remodel that makes a home stand out in

Summer Home Remodeling: Keep Your House Cool this Summer

summer energy consumption Not all homes are equal when it comes to withstanding the summer heat and providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Electricity bills can skyrocket during this time of the year because turning on the air conditioning becomes the “crutch” for beating the heat.

But there are a few remodeling ideas that can suit your home all year round as well as make the heat a little more bearable during summer.

Take a look at some of them:

No Need to Sell! Consider a Home Remodel for Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible homeNot many homes out there were designed with the needs of people with impaired mobility in mind. If you or a family member becomes confined to a wheelchair through illness or injury – or even aging, getting around your home could become very difficult.

As the population ages, the need for easier access will only increase.

Some simple home remodeling can provide either wheelchair access or just a more “mobility friendly” place. It may also increase the desirability and value of

Feeling Closed In? Make a Small Room Bigger

small roomHave you ever been in a room where you felt so confined that you wanted to physically push the walls outwards to give you more space?

Sometimes it’s not possible to change the size of a room. But some smart and efficient remodeling can change your perception of the room to make it feel more spacious than it is.

Here are a few tips about how you can make a small room look bigger:

Paint with Light Colors

Walls with dark colors will absorb light and make a room seem smaller. Freshen those walls up with white or another bright color, and an even lighter shade on the ceiling, to reflect the light and

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