Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials
It’s easy to take your countertops for granted. They collect your mail, hold your keys (although you may forget you put them there), and support countless cooking triumphs… and failures. They’re spilled on, leaned on, and relied on, from breakfast through supper. You could say your counters are the strong, silent type. If you have […]
10 Home Remodeling Trends You Should Know About
Are you a homeowner considering a remodeling project? Stay on top of what’s hot with these 10 remodeling trends. (1) Using a Kitchen Designer In the past, using a kitchen designer was rare – reserved for the biggest projects and clients with the largest budgets. These days using a kitchen designer is a standard procedure. […]
4 Tips for Adding the Perfect Lighting to Your Kitchen Design
When you think of kitchen building and remodeling, what comes to mind? If you’re like most homeowners, visions of counters, textured backsplashes, deep sinks, storage space, and stunning cabinetry dance in your head. Those are all definitely important and add to the function and “wow factor” of the design. We would also encourage you, though, […]
Spring and Summertime Home Maintenance Ideas for Greenwich, CT
As you may have gathered by looking at either past posts or our website, we’re passionate about adding beauty and value to homes in our area. Sometimes this is done through quality building and remodeling, or by applying beautiful new interior or exterior paint to fortify and protect your surfaces. At the same time, however, investing in […]
Choosing Kitchen Paint Colors – Tips for the Westchester County Homeowner
Choosing interior paint colors should be a fun, invigorating process. We purposefully used the word “should” because, as unfortunate as it is, a lot of times homeowners become a bit stressed by the idea of selecting a new palette for their home. This might be due to the fact that interior paint feels permanent; after all, […]
Stone Tile Installation in Westchester, NY
When you think of ways to add style to your home, what comes to mind? Interior paint colors? Architecture? The quality of your kitchen cabinets, appliances, and fixtures? These are all good and valuable answers, but here’s another one to consider: stone tile.
What Home Renovations Qualify for Tax Credit?
I realize this is probably an odd time of year to talk about tax credits, but the summer months are the perfect time to talk about home renovations; and if we learn a little about tax deductions and tax credits along the way, it’s a good thing, right? Home renovation isn’t generally something that is […]
Work with a Building and Restoration Contractor Who Truly Understands the Desire to Remodel
I’ve been a homeowner most of my adult life. I love the entire process of remodeling and completely understand the desire to make your kitchen bigger, or combine the living room and dining room for extra play space for the kids. I believe a house isn’t a home unless it feels like home. If you’re […]
Restoring an Historic Home? Don’t Make These Critical Mistakes
The Northeast is full of beautiful historic structures. Some are homes, some are businesses, and some are simply standing empty. Westchester, NY and Fairfield, CT are home to some of the most beautiful historic structures in the country. Restoring these old buildings isn’t always easy, and I’ve seen my fair share of botched jobs by […]
