After a long winter, spring has finally arrived! In order for you to be a stress free homeowner for the duration of this wonderful season, there are a few tasks to complete. Below is our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist to get your home in great shape for the nice weather. Clean Your Gutters & Downspouts Oftentimes, cleaning your gutters and downspouts is a task that gets overlooked. Clogged gutters can cause the wood trim at the eaves of your house to rot, creating a costly

Remodeling your kitchen comes with an abundance of decisions, but luckily when it comes to general floor plans, there are only two options — open or closed. Both layouts have their benefits, and ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and for many people, cost. There are too many things to factor in to be able to estimate the difference in cost between floor plans. However, it will be cheaper to remodel around the plan that you already have. Of course, it is in the h

When most of us think about replacing windows, one thing comes to mind — expense. There is no getting around it, new windows are pricey, but in most cases, they are definitely worth it. From saving money on your home’s energy bill, to improving the aesthetics of your home, it’s nearly impossible to think of any disadvantages to replacing windows. Reduced energy costs It is very likely that your heating and cooling bill is already more expensive than it should be. In fact, the

A question frequently asked is, “how can you determine when it is time for a kitchen remodel?” Although there is not a specific right or wrong answer, here are some reasons that might indicate it’s time for a renovation… You’re out of space If it is a constant struggle to find counter space to prepare food or even set groceries down when you walk into the kitchen, it may be time to consider a remodel. If you cook often, this room should be a comfortable place in your home bec

When considering different countertop materials for your kitchen remodel, laminate is most likely not the first thing that comes to mind. For several people, the very words “laminate countertop” hearken back to the salmon-colored countertops prevalent throughout households in the 1970s. Although still perceived as a low-quality, low-cost, and often unattractive option, laminate countertops have certainly come a long way. It’s no longer 1973, and the options today are far more