Considerations for Pot Filler Faucet Placement
We like Wolf / Sub Zero appliances and they have helpful information on their website. Homeowners who are undertaking a kitchen remodel often ask us about pot filler faucets. While Wolf doesn’t have specific location recommendations, here are some of the considerations we feel are important: Place the pot filler to the left or right […]
Get the 411 on Light Bulbs
With the advancement of the aesthetic, function and efficiency of the common light bulb, it’s important to understand your options especially as you’re planning for a remodeling project. Understanding Watts and Lumens When buying lightbulbs, the packages have codes on them for the watts and lumens. However, many homeowners don’t understand what these terms mean. […]
Care and Maintenance of Marble Countertops
Marble is a natural stone, which means each countertop is unique—a quality many of our homeowners like. But before selecting marble for your countertops, be aware of the care and maintenance required when using a natural stone. Because of its porous nature, marble is prone to etching and staining which should be taken into consideration […]
Getting Your Kitchen Remodeling Project Started: It’s Not as Scary as You Might Think
Starting a kitchen remodeling project can be a very scary endeavor, even similar to going on your first blind date. You might be asking yourself, “What should I wear? Where are we going? Will they show up on time?” The only thing scarier is that this blind date will be at your home and in […]
Seasonal Home Inspections Can Save Water Leaks & Water Damage
If homeowners knew the risks for water damage they were taking when not seasonally inspecting their homes, they would be shocked. A few statistics that might change your mind relative to home inspections: According to Water Damage Defense, 14,000 people in the US experience a water damage emergency at home or work each day. 98% […]
Beautify Your Bath with a Linear Drain
When considering a bathroom remodel, it can be the seemingly little things that make all the difference and linear drains are one of those little big things. You may be asking, “what is a linear drain?” A linear drain is a long, narrow rectangular drain that maximizes the water flow towards a single exit allowing […]
Which Comes First, the Chicken or the Egg? Making Your Remodeling Selections.
Selecting all of the products for a renovation project can be very overwhelming. At Corinthian, our goal is to make the selection process as simple and enjoyable as possible by sharing our knowledge of various materials and styles to the best of our ability. Our clients have told us they are grateful to have someone […]
The Prescription on Medicine Cabinets
When renovating your bathroom there are a lot of decisions and choices to make, from the room layout to fixtures. And you may not think much about it, but your fixtures also includes your vanity mirror. Many of our homeowner’s request modern-looking, convenient storage for frequently used items but have limited space in their bathroom. […]
Three Hamburgers: A Remodeling Project Fable
Usually a fable is a story told with animals as the main characters, but at Corinthian we like to eat. So, this fable features hamburgers. I bet you’re wondering what three hamburgers have to do with the remodeling industry. More than you might think when it comes to understanding you get what you pay for. […]
Common Remodeling Project Questions: Can I provide my own [light fixture, counters, etc]?
We have been doing remodeling for a long time now and one question that comes up from time to time is “Can I provide my own…” You fill in the blank. It could be something as simple as a light fixture or something more complicated like a Jacuzzi hot tub for your master bathroom. Our […]
What is Remodeling Site Prep and Why is it Important?
Before we start talking about the importance of site prep, let’s define what it is. Site prep involves planning the best route for the various trades to get in and out of your house with the least amount of disruption and providing the necessary protection for your home during the process. While most remodeling projects […]
Why a Construction Schedule is Critical to a Successful Remodeling Project
If you’ve read my blog about having a Scope of Work, you know how strongly feel about having good project documents in place to ensure the success of your remodeling project. Well, another document that is just as important as the Scope of Work is your Construction Schedule. Where the Scope of Work defines all […]
What Needs to Happen Behind the Scenes For A Successful Remodeling Project?
You’ve been working with your preferred remodeling partner to design your project. You may be wondering what should be happening behind the scenes to make your remodeling project a success. I talk with my clients about the three “S’s” in success: Selections Schedule Scope of work Selections During the Designer Retainer stage or planning stages, […]
Three Myths of Competitive Bids for Remodeling Projects
Zig Ziglar, the motivational speaker once said, “Repetition is the mother of learning.” This is true in many settings, but it’s not likely that many of us are not going to remodel our kitchen multiple times or renovate our master bath annually. Maybe once or twice in our lifetime we might undertake a large renovation […]
Four Phases of a Remodeling Project – The Corinthian Way
There are many ways to get from point A to point B and at Corinthian we believe that having a clear roadmap to guide you is a benefit. A remodeling project is no different. In this blog, I’m going to map out the four phases of the remodeling process that we use to give our […]
How A Remodeling Construction Contract Can Save Your Bacon
Although it may be obvious to have a construction contract when undertaking a remodeling project, I find that many people don’t know exactly what should be in it. This can lead to unnecessary challenges during their remodeling project. Read on to learn how we handle construction contracts and why we think our way saves everyone’s bacon. […]
So You’re Thinking About Remodeling Your Home – Taking the First Steps
Remodeling your home, whether one room or a whole home refresh, can be a daunting thought. You’ve no doubt gotten many ideas from Houzz, Pinterest, your friends and maybe even visiting some open houses in your neighborhood. And you probably have a budget in mind although you may not have a clear idea of what […]
Our Shameless Plug aka Why Work with Corinthian When Remodeling Your Home?
Why Corinthian – Who we are We are a full-service remodeling contractor. We engage in all types of residential remodeling and renovation projects. From bathroom and kitchen remodels, all the way to whole house renovations and tear downs. Basically, if you own home but don’t love something about your space we can help you. As […]
How Much Will My Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes and serve some of your family’s most intimate activities. So when you are ready for a bathroom remodel but you are wondering how much will it cost, we wanted to break down some various bathroom scenarios that you could use as you plan. Basic “Face Lift” Powder (Half) […]
How Much Will My Kitchen Remodel Cost?
Are you ready to undertake a kitchen remodel project, but you have no idea of how much it is going to cost? I understand that this can be totally frustrating! So what I would like to do is cut right to the chase and give you some “ballpark numbers” on our typical kitchen renovations in […]
How a Design Retainer Agreement is the Best Remodeling Project Diagnostic Tool
Before I explain what a Design Retainer Agreement (DRA) is, let me first start out by sharing with you a situation that might help shed some light on the subject. Let’s say, for example, that you are not feeling well. You may have some body aches and a migraine headache from time to time with […]
6 Questions to Ask Your Friends About Their Remodeling Project When Planning Yours
What do you do when you want to start a remodeling project on your home and you don’t know where to begin? One of my first recommendations is to ask your friends and family who has recently had a project similar to yours. Here are 6 questions you can ask to determine if their remodeling […]
What is a Remodeling Project Scope of Work and Why It’s Critical To Your Success
Have you ever ordered something online, only to get it in the mail and be deeply disappointed because it wasn’t what you thought it would be? Or what about… saving for a long time to go on that dream vacation, then being extremely disappointed by the lack luster accommodations or poor service that you received. […]
9 Questions You Should Ask Your Remodeling Contractor
When planning a remodeling project, most people set out to do their due diligence when selecting a remodeling contractor (or firm). Your project may be a kitchen remodel or master bath remodel, or something larger like a room addition or whole house remodel. No matter what the scale of the project, it is a common […]
3 questions NOT to ask a remodeling contractor
We hope when you’re undertaking a kitchen remodel, master bath remodel, whole house remodel or any remodeling project, you’re doing your due diligence by considering a handful of design remodel firms. It is not uncommon during an initial discussion with a prospective client to be asked a bunch of questions. Interestingly though, we often get […]
Halloween Tricks & Treats
We love the fall and especially the fun decorating, cooking and celebrations that go along with Halloween. Just for fun, we pulled together a quick list of our favorite Halloween tricks and treats. Share yours with us! Cool Pumpkin Carving Who knew pumpkins could communicate so much! Check out these clever pumpkin carving ideas. Image […]
3 Ways To Make Your Laundry Room Work Even Harder
Did you think it was possible to make one of the hardest working parts of your home work even harder? It is! And here are three of our favorite ideas from an article posted by our friends from Houzz. Add a Dog Washing Tub If you’re tired of your four-footed friend lounging in your bath […]
Getting the Best from your Contractor
When you’re investing in a remodeling project, you want things to go as smoothly as possible. The relationship between you and your design and construction team is the cornerstone for a successful project. Here are some of our favorite tips for getting the best from your contractor. Pick a point person – There are many conversations and […]
3 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Planning to remodel your kitchen? Looking for a beautiful backsplash but tired of the tile approach? While tile won’t go out of style, here are a few other materials that make an amazing looking kitchen. Brick If you’re lucky enough to have exposed brick walls in your kitchen, keep them! But even if your home doesn’t […]
5 Decor Items To Splurge On
We loved the article published by Architectural Digest earlier this month about home decor items to splurge on. We know our clients have a budget, but there are home accent items that are worth challenging that budget. Of the five items listed, the two that stood out to us were: Ceilings – A beautifully designed […]