Budgeting for a Bathroom Remodel
This article will outline the investment associated with remodeling an existing 5′x7′ bathroom. With the exception of newer bathrooms (5-10 years old), nothing is usually salvageable and full gut and replacement is the best approach.
10 Ideas For Greening Your Kitchen Remodel
Here are 10 strategies for keeping your kitchen remodeling project green:
- Air Quality
Ensure that your stove hood is vented to the exterior. In addition to exhaust for your cooking, an exterior vent will help with indoor air quality
Remodeling Energy Incentives in Massachusetts
This post will outline the various option for energy related remodeling incentives that are available in Massachusetts. Incentives such as the “Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency” are well publicized and offer an effective way to offset the costs associated with improving the energy efficiency of your home. Other incentives are also available from the state and local energy providers.
How To Establish and Keep a Remodeling Budget
Budgets for remodeling projects are challenging because every project is unique, options exist for everything and the scope of work often changes. Faced with these realities, here are some ideas on how to keep your project’s budget under control.
Shining the Light on Your Kitchen Design
Is you current kitchen equipped with one center light that casts a shadow on everything you are working on? Lighting options have come a long way from the basic lighting plans of the 60s and 70s. This article will outline the basic lighting options to consider for your new kitchen.
Kitchen Cabinet Basics
Since cabinets represent a significant portion of your kitchen remodeling budget (%40-%50), it is helpful to understand the basic kitchen cabinet types and pricing implications. The cabinet types ready to assemble, stock, semi-custom and custom refer to the level of customization available and not necessarily the quality of the cabinet.