This post is an updated version of a prior blog we wrote in 2019. By definition a fable is “a short story, typically with animals as characters conveying a moral.” I am choosing to use hamburgers as our main characters in my fable. Probably because as a company we...
Project Planning
What to Expect on Demo Days and the Things Reality TV Shows Don’t Tell You
A good renovation plan starts with a good demo plan. Demo comes in all shapes and sizes depending on how involved your project may be. As demo day approaches it’s easy to feel anxious about what may happen, especially if this is your first time. It’s “interesting” to...
Successful “Site Prep” Requires More Than a Plastic Tarp
Virtually all remodeling projects require some degree of demo, and with demo comes dust & debris. A good “site prep” plan is vital. Before we talk about the importance of site prep, it’s key to define what it is. Site prep involves protecting your home from not...
Halloween Décor Ideas
I thought we’d revisit an old blog “Rob” (I) wrote from Oct 17, 2017, called Halloween Tricks and Treats. It included some fun pumpkin carving ideas as well as table decorations. I have added a few of my favorite new ideas I’ve recently come across; from home décor to...
10 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Home Renovation
Planning for a home renovation is an exciting and potentially stressful time. Preparing for your home renovation is imperative to ensure you have a positive experience. Things to consider and prepare for: Staying in the home or moving out A home that is being...
Tile Inspiration for Your Kitchen
Need an update in your kitchen, but don’t want to invest in a complete kitchen remodel? Sometimes just adding or updating your tile backsplash and painting the walls a new color is all you need without breaking the bank. Here are some inspiring ideas that will help...
What You Need to Know When Choosing Your Kitchen Appliances
In 2019 we had no concerns about our ability to get our high-end kitchen appliances, such as Thermador or Subzero/Wolf in a timely manner. Or ANY kitchen appliances for that matter. Our lead times were typically a few weeks and we experienced none of the challenges of...
Remodeling with Aging-in-Place in Mind
As the general population ages, more people are choosing to live at home. According to a recent United States Aging Survey, 90% of senior citizens plan on staying in their homes for at least another decade. Retirees may be physically more active and living longer, but...
How Much Will My Bathroom Remodel Cost…Now?
This post is an updated version of a prior blog we wrote in 2018, and we thought we’d revisit it in light of the “new normal” involving increased prices by subcontractors as well as their availability, increased pricing of all product from lighting and plumbing...
How Much Will My Kitchen Remodel Cost…Now?
As more of us continue to choose to invest in our current homes rather than purchase new, we often look at our kitchen as a main area to renovate. Between watching HGTV and the often-unrealistic budgets and timelines we see; and the cost increases due to supply and...