Remodelers Tidbits

Helpful Resources

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 19:42:13 -0400

These additional resources will assist you in making informed decisions regarding your remodeling project.

Be the Envy of Your Friends and Create Your Perfect Designer Kitchen.

Fri, 18 May 2018 20:59:57 -0400

How would you like a designer kitchen like those in the magazines? It can be done if you know how.

Your Homes Flooring Makes a Statement

Sat, 26 Aug 2017 09:01:18 -0400

Your home's flooring can play a multitude of rolls. It can be an eyepopping focal point or just blend into the background and be part of the overal design theme.

Should You Purchase?

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 11:52:47 -0400

When building or remodeling a home there are hundreds of decisions that have to be made. From the very start of designing the spaces to the finishing touches of what tile, paint or appliances to choose. If you are working with a builder, it may seem like a good idea to purchase items yourself to save money. But do you really? Like you, most reputable builders actually do shop around to find the best pricing for you. But what a lot of homeowners may not know is that usually homeowners pay retail and contractors and tradespeople get industry discounts. Depending upon the mark up that your contractor puts on the materials (which you should know up front before contracting), in most occasions it comes out to be a wash. So here is the part that is really important. In most cases, if you purchase the items, you are responsible for anything that goes wrong! The building and remodeling process is difficult already without those kind of headaches. For every broken tile or appliance that is not functioning properly or wrong color sent, you have to sort it out with the vendor or manufacturer; not your contractor. So the mark up pays for the contractor to place order, check status, quality control materials as they come in and most importantly deal with all issues that come up. So to sum it up, in the end you want to weigh whether that is something that you really want to take on as you are probably not saving much money; if any by purchasing yourself unless your contractor is marking up too high of which as mentioned before, you should know before contracting and get it in writing.

Be Sure to Pick the Appliances that Best Suit your Family's Needs

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:39:24 -0400

Appliances can be one of the costliest parts of a kitchen remodel. Learn what you need to know.

Natural Hardwood Floors Nothing Says Beauty Like Them

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 21:37:59 -0500

Natural hardwoods are the most sought after flooring. No flooring adds as much value to your home as natural hardwood flooring.

Chromotherapy - Color at Its Best

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 22:31:13 -0500

Can color really make you feel better? Chromotherapy believers think so.

Whole House Automation Changing the Way you Live.

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:07:28 -0500

Life has just become easier with whole house automation. Integrate all of your homes systems into one.

Lighting Design

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 20:09:47 -0500

If done properly, a good lighting design will not only create the perfect atmosphere for entertaining but for everyday living as well.

Learn Designing Basics to Help Create the Home of Your Dreams.

Thu, 9 Feb 2017 21:06:57 -0500

Creative designing need not be costly but shoud be unique and show your style. Learn designing basics to help create the home of your dreams.

Carpeting: A Warmth Like No Other

Mon, 2 Jan 2017 09:37:38 -0500

Carpeting can add beauty and comfort to most any room in the house. The style and colors are almost endless.

Perfect Designer Bath

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 20:17:35 -0400

Your guide to creating the perfect designer bath

Contractor selection. How to hire reputable contractors.

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 20:16:10 -0400

The right contractor selection can mean the difference between success and failure of your project. Learn how to identify a reputable contracting firm.

Alternative Heating

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 20:14:51 -0400

Learn about alternative heating solutions

DIY Heating and Plumbing

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:51:43 -0500

DIY Heating and Plumbing - A Word of Caution

Giving Back; Please Help

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 19:05:40 -0500

My way of giving back. Won't you please help one of these wonderful charities.

Save Energy - Save Money

Fri, 4 Sep 2015 20:40:27 -0400

Save energy, save money, save the environment. Yes you can achieve all three.

What's Your Decorating Style?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:21:55 -0400

Learn about your decorating style before making important remodeling decisions

Find Gifts to Say Thank You

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:31:27 -0400

Find the special gift to say thank you to those working hard to make your dream home

Sick Building Syndrome Contamination

Tue, 2 Sep 2014 21:51:37 -0400

Is your home suffering from SBS? Sick building syndrome contamination is becoming a serious health concern.

Remodeling101.com Bookstore

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:01:46 -0400

Remodeling101s bookstore of recommended reading

Remodeling101 - A Home Remodeling Guide for Beginners

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:49:33 -0400

Remodeling, renovating or home improvement. No matter what you call it, the right steps will insure a successful project. Learn to remodel like a pro and turn an ordinary house into your dream home.

Windows and Doors Can Save Energy

Sat, 8 Mar 2014 15:45:28 -0500

Windows and doors can be a source of huge loss of energy. If you cannot replace them you should at least examine for air infiltration.

Winterizing Your Yard

Sat, 9 Nov 2013 20:06:27 -0500

Protect your lawn by taking a few easy steps. Winter weather can be especially harsh on your lawn. Be sure to fertilizer before bad weather arrives. Treat troubled areas, aerate the property, strengthen roots with winterizing products and lastly rake leaves and remove debris from the lawn. Taken these small steps can help ensure a healthy lawn come spring.

Big Gap to Fill

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:41:46 -0400

Hello My wife and I are updating our kitchen kind of a diy with some assistance and we have a problem that we have not seen anywhere. We had a stone

Going Green Gains Popularity

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:53:40 -0400

Going green gains popularity in 2013

Remodeling Article Resource

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 08:52:34 -0400

Find helpful article resources to help with your remodeling project

Bulbs

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:57:08 -0400

Knowing which bulbs to use for which application can be confusing. Find out how to choose the correct bulb for the mood you are trying to create.

Dampen Sound in Your Home

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:01:38 -0400

Ways to dampen sound in your home

The Master Plan - Your Path to A Successful Remodel

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 13:19:16 -0500

A careful and in depth plan will help your remodeling project become a successful reality.

Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Through Design

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 22:47:20 -0500

Learn to create a healthy lifestyles through design.

Saving electricity can be easily achieved with a few simple steps

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:29:02 -0400

Electricity can be a Big Energy Saver In Numerous Ways

Primitive is a worn, crude and simple decorating style.

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 16:07:31 -0400

Primitive decorating goes back to a simple time in history.

Say it With Color

Sun, 5 Aug 2012 15:54:46 -0400

Let color add flair to your decorating style.

Closet Storage Systems

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:21:29 -0400

Closet storage systems are a must for functional, organized storage.

HomeZada Review

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:44:37 -0400

Read this HomeZada review and you will be as convinced as we are

Anatomy of Today's Home Office

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:43:13 -0500

Designing and constructing of today's home office

Decorating Small Spaces

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:58:55 -0500

Decorating and living in small spaces

American Country; a simple sought after style

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:30:19 -0500

Country décor is the most sought after of all the styles mainly because of the warmth and coziness it creates.

Built in Medicine Cabinets

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:52:55 -0400

Hi My husband and I am remodeling our bathroom ourselves and have a question. we would like to buid the medicine cabinet into the wall but there are

Dark Ugly Wall Paneling

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:03:05 -0400

Hello, We have purchased a new home that has dark wall paneling from the 70s. We are trying to figure out what our options are on a limited budget.

Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:50:28 -0400

Kitchen cabinets represent the largest investment in your kitchen remodel. Learn how to choose the best quality for your budget.

Lightning protection; protecting your home from devasting results.

Sat, 7 May 2011 18:27:27 -0400

Lightning protection can help keep all your electronics safe.

Construction Budget. How to Create One and Stay on It.

Sat, 2 Apr 2011 21:14:32 -0400

Create a detailed budget and help keep your construction costs under control

Surge Protection; First Line of Defense

Sat, 5 Feb 2011 23:56:53 -0500

Safeguard your personal belonginigs with the proper surge protection

No Cost Ways to Save Energy

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:14:44 -0500

Close fireplace flues when not in use
Turn thermostats down to 68 degrees
Remove air conditioning units from windows
Put on your storm windows if you have them
Clean furnace filters
Set hot water temperature to 120 degrees
Put down shades or close curtains at night
Wash clothes in cold water

Each of these can help save on your overall energy costs but won't cost you anything but a little time.

So What's an HVAC System Anyway?

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:47:18 -0500

A Properly Designed HVAC System Will Keep You Comfortable Year Round

Site Map for Remodeling101.com

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:36:34 -0500

Remodeling101 site map will help you locate important information quickly.

Time to Winterize Your Home

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:26:07 -0400

As winter draws upon us, it is time to take care of those tasks we must address this time of year. The following is a list of items that will help get your house prepared for what mother nature has in store this winter.

Heating systems should be inspected and cleaned. This would include furnaces and duct work. Make sure to change out the furnace filters.
Hot water heaters should also be inspected at this time. Adding an insulating blanket to the hot water heater can help efficiency.
Clean and cover outdoor condensing units. This will increase the life of the unit.
Check fuel source to make sure your propane or oil tanks are full and ready to go.
Adding pipe insulation on hot water pipes can also help lower energy costs.
Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and check dates on fire extinguishers. If over than 10 years discard and get new ones.
Windows, doors pipes and other penetrations through your home can allow cold air to enter the home making your heating system work harder than necessary and costing you more money to heat your home. Check all areas and repair as necessary. Windows and doors can we winterized with either weather stripping or caulking.
Inspect roofs for damaged or missing shingles. This can be an area of water penetration. Additionally, all flashing at chimneys and vents should be inspected and repaired if required.
If your home is an older one, you may want to consider adding more insulation in the attic as well as the ceiling of the basement. This can help contain the heat to the living space.
Cleaning gutters of leaves and debris left behind from the fall weather will all but eliminate the possibility of ice damns forming on your roof and allowing water to find other avenues to travel; potentially to the interior of your home.
Shut down and purge sprinkler systems before temperatures start to drop. This includes blowing out the lines. This will keep them from freezing.
Remove screens and install storm windows.
Call a certified chimney sweep to clean and inspect your chimney flue. This will help ensure that you do not end up with a chimney fire. Be sure they check all the mortar joints on the chimney as well as missing mortar in joints can allow fire to penetrate the homes structure. Check flue damper operation to make sure it is functioning properly.
Trim branches that are at risk to break with snow and ice from winter storms.

Getting your home prepare now will help eliminate problems this winter and beyond. If you are not comfortable completing these tasks yourself, consult a professional. It will be well worth the expense.

Contemporary decorating style speaks of clean lines few accessories.

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:02:58 -0400

Contemporary style depicts clean lines and simple contours