Most renovation projects go over budget. There are many reasons for this! Some may be because they were doing “hopeful budgeting” and not looking at real numbers. Another common reason is the cost of contractors charged more than estimated. However, the biggest culprit is actually your design choices. Design changes and finishes are generally the…
Home remodeling shows seem to give a lot of people unrealistic expectations on what it takes to remodel parts of the home. The added drama, making small problems seem much worth than they are, and the fact that to refinish a space, everything needs to be new. This isn’t always true. There are plenty of…
Have you been thinking of painting your cabinets? It may not be as cost effective and easy as you think. Below you will learn why Cabinet Cures only offers Lacquer and Stains for their cabinet doors, and why they think you should go that route, too. Paint hides character features. Paint is a much thicker…
Pantries are tough. Big or small, there is almost always guaranteed to have some expired, half empty items hanging out. With the holidays coming up, it might be good to consolidate a bit. Make sure dry goods aren’t expired and grab your items with a long shelf life now. It may be the day after…
With high-tech appliances, inset pot lighting, and clean lines everywhere, it is hard to keep a home feeling “homey”. Here are a few touches that can keep your home feeling more comfortable and less sterile, all while not sacrificing on modern conveniences. Shaker Style Cabinets. Not only are shaker cabinets a classic, they are…
Not every cabinet surface is created equal. Stained, painted and laminate all require different, and special, care. With the holidays coming up, having clean cabinets is not only important for sanitary reasons, but for visual reasons! Keeping the finish the way it is intended to look is the best way to keep your kitchen looking…
Wow 2020, that sounds like the future, doesn’t it? With less than 2 months left till the new year, it’s time to evaluate what’s popular in kitchens and what will be the upcoming trends for 2020 and beyond! The last thing anyone wants to do is remodel a kitchen and have it be “So last…
Some may say Transitional is a “safe choice” for a kitchen style, and while this may be true, it is a great way to keep your kitchen feel more up to date than other kitchen styles. Imagine the coziness of a traditional kitchen and the clean feeling of a more modern kitchen. Transitional style offers…
Kitchens in newer builds have a very generic, cookie cutter feel. Updating a kitchen by today’s standards requires more than just new flooring and a countertop. Adding some character is one of the best add-ons to really create a unique, custom, feel and have a positive ROI. Whether you’re looking to just reface cabinets or…
Almost every kitchen seen on Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz incorporates open shelving. There is quite the appeal for social media influencers to look like they have everything under control, life is good, and there is never a mess in sight. When done correctly, open shelving can give this illusion. But it comes at a cost.…