So you've decided to remodel part of your home. You know the old advice: Failing to plan equals planning to fail, and when it comes to remodeling, success and planning are soulmates. Before you dive in to the fun part – choosing new design options – take a deep breath and make yourself a...
Have you relegated tile to bathrooms and backsplashes? Are hardwoods and carpet the leading "cool kids" on your list of flooring concepts? It's time to broaden your outlook – and your design ideas – with a fresh look at the enduring value of ever-versatile tile. Tile is singularly inspiring in many ways, partially because of...
Does your flooring have more life left in it, or is time to wave goodbye and plan its replacement? If you've invested in high-quality products, installed them correctly and—perhaps most importantly—maintained them properly, you can expect your floors to give you years of great performance. At the same time, it's essential to recognize the...
If you've been tracking décor trends lately, you've seen gray become a dominant color for floors, walls and more. That's partially because it gives a cool, modern look to revamped interiors – and many of the homes you see on the market have been fixed up to flip, with new flooring and paint schemes...
Are new floors on your wish list for this year's holiday season? Then you don't want the installer showing up the same time your guests do. Plan ahead for a smooth, timely result. Never too early The fun of having new floors installed starts long before your installer arrives. If your holiday plans include transforming the...
When carpet emerged as a symbol of luxury in the 1950’s, many homeowners overdid it by going wall-to-wall in every room - - including the bathroom. It's made periodic comebacks as a bathroom option over the years, but we encourage homeowners to keep carpet outside the bathroom. Carpet absorbs For starters, carpet fibers are absorbent. Spill...
Lace up your earth shoes for a walk down flooring memory lane. You’ll want to hold onto the seat of your parachute pants because these five retro revivals “dos” bring back lively looks from the past with (thankfully) a fresh take. Do: Statement color There was nothing timid about old school tile colors and treatments. While...
A house is not a home – and that's especially true if you're not planning on making it your primary residence. If you're a flipper who buys houses to rehab and resell, or you pick up a duplex to use as a rental, you don't view these properties the same way you do your...
Open-concept floor plans aren’t just popular on HGTV makeover shows. They’re also a common choice for homeowners looking to switch from compartmentalized spaces to more sleek gathering places.Thoughtful, strategic planning is a crucial step when it comes to turning a house into your dream home, especially if you’re taking on a complicated remodeling project...
Whether you’re building a brand new house or getting around to the remodel and renovations you’ve always dreamed about, making decisions about your home can be both exciting and overwhelming.The first question to ask yourself is: what are your project goals? Consider answering basic questions to narrow in on your priorities, such as how...
