Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside
Landscape architects, remodelers team up to ensure the outside is as beautiful as the inside.
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Tag: Remodeling
Too young for Universal Design? Not really.
Click on the link to see an article about incorporating Universal Design – I like to call it Adaptive Use. https://www.facebook.com/GreenDesignRemodeling We tend to think of ourselves as forever young, but the years catch up with us surprisingly fast and, before you know it, the stairs take longer, the microwave seems to be higher, and […]
Read MoreThe Cost of Remodeling
Everyone wonders what their project will cost. Will I be able to afford what I want to do? If I have a budget, what can I get for it? Will it cost more? Remodeling Magazine provides a great Cost vs. Value report every year that can give you a very good idea of what remodeling […]
Read MoreCOLOR – where and what?
It’s so hard to choose “the right color”, that many default to a version of off-white (including me.) Then I find a color – but is it right? – will I like it? – will it provoke the right feeling for the room? I found a great infographic on one of my favorite websites – […]
Read MoreRemodeling Now Can Save You Money Later
I have two thoughts on why you remodeling now is a good idea. First it can save you money in energy costs. An Atlanta paper wrote an interesting article about how clients have saved money in the long run by spending some money up front. Another good reason to remodel right now is that home […]
Read MoreMaking a Home to Sell, a Dream to Buyers
With the current housing market there is an overflow of houses to choose from, so if you are planning to sell your home how can you get an edge up? Do some design work! The first thing a person sees when they pull up to a house is the yard–if it has been sitting on […]
Read MoreThe Housing Market and Remodeling
I have talked to a few potential clients recently that have decided to place their projects on hold because of the current housing market. I understand their fears, but I just want to comment on some of them. To start with, if you think your house is worth what it was last year, you’re probably […]
Read MoreBe Choosy When Choosing a Contractor
Choosing a contractor can be and should be a difficult task. Often times you will be living with this person for months, so it is important to be sure you have a good working relationship with them before you get started. I have a few thoughts on this, but before we get to that lets […]
Read MoreScheming for Color: How to choose an interior color theme
This blog is going to be mostly about design and the importance of design when it comes to working on your home. I figure a good place to start is with color. Color is one of the first things your brain registers when it walks into any space. In this article I am going to […]
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