by admin | Mar 7, 2013 | Basements, Home Additions, Home Plans, Lower Levels, Planning, Remodeling
You may be sitting on a gold mine and may not even know it! Many homes – both old and new – have unfinished basements. These underused spaces have the potential to add significantly to a home’s useable square footage without the cost of an extensive home addition. ...
by admin | Jul 11, 2012 | Basements, flooring, floors, Home Plans, Lower Levels, Planning, Remodeling
Lower levels can be as much as 15 degrees cooler than main floors in many homes. That difference in temperature can make the basement a cool place to relax all summer long. Lower levels are built for casual family fun. In the heat of the day, while the kids are on...
by admin | Apr 26, 2012 | Basements, Bathrooms, flooring, Home Plans, Lower Levels, Planning, Remodeling
Many owners of older homes would love to create a luxurious spa oasis, but don’t have the space in their main and upper floors – or the budget to expand the home’s footprint. The answer may be right under your feet – literally. A bathroom in the basement can be...
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Home Additions, Home Plans, Planning
It might seem like a fall job, but gutters can collect leaves and other junk during the winter and spring, too. Rain gutters protect you and your home from water damage. With that in mind, here’s a reminder of last fall’s post on gutter maintenance. Wet...
by admin | Mar 29, 2012 | Bathrooms, Home Additions, Home Plans, Kitchens, Planning, Remodeling
Homeowners have two choices for their home additions: Expand horizontally or expand vertically. The choice you make depends on the purpose of the addition, the local zoning laws, your yard size and your home’s existing structure. Whichever direction you decide to...