When you’re replacing your kitchen cabinets, choosing the right size be overwhelming for some homeowners, especially inexperienced ones. Read on as JLR Home Renovations, a top remodeling contractor, reviews the standard dimensions for every kind of cabinet.
Breakfast Bar: Should It Be Counter- or Bar-Height?
A well-designed kitchen island can do wonders for the functionality and efficiency of the space. It can be customized to fit your needs, so make sure to talk to your kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractor about your choices.
[Read more…]Designing a Small Powder Room: The Do’s and Don’ts
Bath and kitchen remodeling require a lot of planning and attention to detail to ensure success. Here are a few do’s and don’t to keep in mind as you begin to plan for a powder room renovation project.
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Dealing With Choice Paralysis in Home Renovation
Even a simple home remodeling project like painting the kitchen requires making a lot of choices, from the color of paint to the brand, and of course the contractor you hire to do the job. With more complex projects like kitchen remodeling, there are so many choices homeowners have to make that it can feel downright overwhelming, leading to a kind of paralysis.
[Read more…]Why Remodel? The Importance of Having a Clear Vision
Before jumping headfirst into a bath or kitchen remodeling project, you need to be clear about your vision and your goals. A lack of focus can lead to confusion, over-spending, project delays and, ultimately, unsatisfactory results. [Read more…]
Fall: The Perfect Time for Window Replacement
Along with your roof, siding and entry doors, your windows make up a critical component of your home’s thermal envelope. With temperatures dropping and winter on the horizon, now is the time to ensure your windows are in good condition and to arrange to replace them if they aren’t.
[Read more…]Tips on Using Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Most kitchens incorporate several types of lighting, such as ambient lighting and task lighting. Recessed lighting is a type of general-purpose lighting that works in all kitchen styles. In this blog, remodeling contractor JLR Exteriors Home Improvement shares tips on using recessed lighting in the kitchen.
The Easy Connect Joining System: What It Can Do for You
Renewal by Andersen® recently introduced an innovative product called the Easy Connect Joining System to the window replacement market, which won the Best Window and Door Product Award at the National Association of Home Builders’ seventh annual Best of IBS Awards. This feature even managed to best other big-name brands in the competition, winning Best in Show Award, a prize awarded to the product that has the best combination of design, functionality and innovation.
The Biggest Kitchen Trends of 2019
Nowadays, kitchens are more than just cooking and food preparation areas. In many homes, the kitchen is a multi-purpose area used for entertaining and spending time with family. Some homeowners even use their kitchens as an office!
What Can You Do With a Finished Basement?
There are many advantages to finishing a basement. According to the recent “Cost vs. Value” Report from Remodeling Magazine, a finished basement can net you a return of over 70% of your initial investment, placing it high on the list of most cost-effective home improvements, right up there with deck construction and kitchen remodeling projects. Moreover, your basement offers plenty of additional space for your family’s activities.