Weatherproofing Your Home
With the weather outside just beginning to get frightful, it is time to make sure the temperature in your home stays delightful. Accomplish just that by ensuring that your home is well weatherproofed with these easy steps: Dodge Any Drafts: Take a careful walk around your home, lingering near windows and doors and making note of […]
Home Improvement Projects For The Holidays
The impending holidays are a great excuse to spruce up your home as you prepare for seasonal guests! With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away, a full renovation may be a bit out of reach, but here are a few home improvements that can make a big impact for your guests before the turkey hits the […]
Halloween Happenings Around Town
Are your little ghouls and goblins looking for some holiday fun? Check out one of these neighborhood area Halloween events: Bloomington Halloween Party: Join the City of Bloomington on Wednesday, October 31 at the Bloomington National Guard Armory for a citywide Halloween party! From 6:00 – 8:00PM, children from preschool age to fourth grade will […]
Decreasing Your Home Energy Bills
Last week, we discussed the benefits of energy efficient appliances – one, of course, being their ability to decrease your energy bills. This week, we thought we’d take some time to look at other ways you and your family can save on your home energy bills. Check Your Insulation & Weather Stripping: One of the best ways to […]
The Benefits Of Energy Efficient Appliances
As the temperature begins to drop and our attentions turn to our thermostats, energy efficiency will become an increasingly important topic – as well it should be. The difference between modern energy saving appliances and older models is quite considerable. For example, an energy efficient refrigerator on the market today is, on average, fifteen-percent more […]
Attitudes Toward Home Ownership
As remodeling and construction professionals, we enjoy the opportunity to take the temperature of the housing industry and occasionally key in to attitudes on home ownership. A recent study on this topic sought to understand the relationship between the economic environment and attitudes toward home ownership. The study unearthed a handful of highlights that we […]
Bloomington Three Season Porch
We love exterior projects and outdoor living spaces, and this project combined the best of both! We recently had the opportunity to take a basic screened porch on a Bloomington home and convert it into a three-season porch great for nearly year around use.
Garage Design Trends
In the summer we find ourselves enjoying our outdoor spaces far more than usual. With that in mind, summer is a great time to clean up some of your exterior areas including your shed, porch, and garage. Today, we are going to focus on the latter of the three – the garage. This often forgotten space […]
Space Savers For Your Bedroom
Last week, we discussed layout tips and tricks for your bedroom. However, even the most well planned space can falter when faced with clutter. With that in mind, we wanted to take some time this week to discuss bedroom storage solutions. Here are our helpful hints to take your room from a dumping ground of clothes, books, and accessories to the […]
The Best Bedroom Layout For Your Home
Are you considering a bedroom remodel or renovation? Before getting too far consider the layout of this important space. Furniture placement and room design can make or break your bedroom. Ensure that your peaceful retreat will remain just that with these bedroom layout tips and tricks. Find A Focal Point: Most spaces have a natural […]
Kitchen Design Trends
For most families, the kitchen serves as one of the home’s most popular gathering spots. As such, your kitchen has to serve multiple functions – family friendly eating area, upscale entertaining space, and organizational headquarters. Perhaps that is why kitchens are one of the most popular home renovation projects. With that in mind, we always […]
Remodeling Small Spaces
Some remodeling projects seem like a natural fit – add a stall onto your overcrowded garage, renovate the bathroom to complement the rest of your home’s more modern aesthetic, etc. However, with small spaces homeowners are often faced with the question of not whether or not they should remodel, but rather how to remodel. While […]
Using Eco-Friendly Building Practices In Your Home
Whether you are “going green” for personal, political, or environmental reasons, nothing is more on trend than eco-friendly building materials. And for good reason! Relying on natural materials – or those considered rapidly renewable, sustainably harvested or made organically – can have multiple benefits. For example, from an environmental perspective, using eco-friendly building materials can […]
Projects That Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Summer is a great time to start thinking about your home’s curb appeal. Whether you are interested in preparing your home to sell or in welcoming summer guests into your space, spring and summer are the perfect months to tackle some exterior projects sure to up your home’s aesthetic! Here are a few of our […]
Dazzling Decks
Are you ready to head outdoors and enjoy this early summer? What better place to spend your summer months then enjoying a drink or good company on your deck? If your deck is in need of a makeover or, if you are lacking an outdoor oasis altogether, consider one of these popular trends for your […]
Project Feature: Bloomington Kitchen Renovation
We recently wrapped up the renovation of the kitchen of a 1950’s three-bedroom, east Bloomington rambler. The homeowners asked us to update and remodel their kitchen with a relatively modest kitchen renovation budget. The existing space had birch plywood cabinets and original appliances. We began by replacing both. To achieve a streamlined aesthetic we worked to […]
DIY – Don’t Try It Yourself
For the most part, we applaud the weekend home improvement warrior. We admire your can-do attitude and oftentimes are genuinely impressed by customer projects. However, there are some things that are just better left to the professionals. Check out our list of the top “Don’t DIY” projects! Electrical Work: Unless you are tackling a simple task […]
Bloomington Bathroom Remodel
This week we wanted to share a Bloomington bathroom remodeling project that we have been working on. We were recently asked to tackle the master bathroom of a 1980’s two-story home in west Bloomington. The homeowners were looking for an updated space and a larger shower. To help make the room feel larger, we installed […]
Preparing Your Home For Summer
Summer time means barbeques and bonfires, pool parties and play dates. With all the fun to be had, it is easy to forget those pesky home preparation tasks. Get your summer chores out of the way with these simple step for preparing for guests:Cool Down: Make sure that your house is ready to act as a […]
Preparing Your Home For A Graduation Party
Are you the parent or family member of a proud 2012 graduate? As you are preparing to celebrate your graduate’s accomplishments, you are likely planning a party! One of the keys to a successful celebration is offering plenty of space to accommodate guests, family and friends. Luckily graduation season falls in the spring – the […]
Exterior Door Options for Your Home
In our last post we discussed interior doors. This week we’re bringing our door discovery outside and looking instead at exterior entrances. MATERIALSSteel: The main choice to consider when picking an exterior door is the door material. There are three main choices available including steel, fiberglass, and wood. The most affordable option of the three […]
