Additions add so much joy to your life. Even if your house is old with drafty vintage windows some simple additions can create a warmer more inviting home. The choices are endless. You can add things like a sun deck, a children’s playroom, or even a fitness center. Maybe you need space for a new […]
Every homeowner should ask themselves this question: how can I live better now?The answer is usually this simple: An addition to you your home. There are many reasons why Addition is the answer. Perhaps there’s a new member of the family. The kitchen, your home’s most popular room, is just too small. Or maybe you’d […]
The house addition is the single most important home remodeling project a homeowner will ever make. The home addition can be a marvelous way to get the space and functionality your home needs without moving. Plus, as your interests and family grow over time, so does your need for space. But you need to start now. […]
The in-law suite is more than a new comfortable apartment for aging parents to live within your home. An in-law suite is how a new generation salutes an older one. Multigenerational living brings out the best in all of us. Young families have learned a lot from the strength and values of their parents. It’s […]
Millions of Americans today are calling themselves the Sandwich Generation — sandwiched between caring for both their children and aging parents. They are generally in their 40s and 50s, still working, and meeting the tough demands of a multi-generational caregiver. This generation has gotten the message that perhaps our parents should not go to a […]
“While that lucky old sun got nothin’ to do But roll around heaven all day…” It’s time to put that lucky old sun to work at your house. If you’re like most, remodeling means the bathroom and kitchen comes first. They are the most impactful on home resale value and this high-use, high-traffic rooms make […]
Things change. But we can change things. Like the home you bought, perfect for when you moved in but then changes happened. Perhaps you now need an extra bedroom. That den needs to become an office. The porch would be better and more energy efficient as a sunroom. What to do? Two choices: Move or […]
Over the years, society has gone through regular changes. There was a time when multiple generations lived under one roof, so the ages in the home could range from babies to seniors. As people moved to the suburbs and families became more nuclear, this changed. However, the trend is re-emerging as people move their aging […]
Building an addition is not as easy as it looks. Not that to most of us it probably looks all that easy! There are countless behind the scenes considerations that must be addressed before even thinking about the design and construction of the new space. Then there are the multiple design, materials, structural constraints and […]
Love your location and neighborhood but simply outgrowing your current space? Maybe you just had a baby or have aging parents moving in. Don’t despair…you may not have to call the realtor after all. Adding space to your home may be the way to go. Depending on your house and lot, you can build up, […]