If there is one thing that 2020 will bring us in design and remodel trends is that; if you can think it you can build it. Design trends have been all over the board in the past few years, especially with remodeling and building new homes and additions and a new mix and match design
Start With Essential Mechanical Upgrade In the last article, I spoke about remodeling your home instead of upgrading. There is a difference between the two as upgrading isn’t really changing the structure of your home as much as it’s about upgrading everything in it. To upgrade all at once is expensive which is why you
Are you going to remodel your home in 2020 or are you going to upgrade rooms and lower levels? If you listen to the experts both are at the top of the list for trends that are going to take place in 2020.
Baby, it’s cold outside… Winter has punched us in the gut early this year. Way too early for most as many of us still have leaves on our trees and have not prepared the house for a long cold winter. That’s because winter is a month early. So let’s talk about insulation as you can
My new discovery for home improvement and remodeling is a company called Bark House. (What a great name, too!) I found them by accident as I was looking for fun and interesting ways to add some natural wood elements to our lower level to give the area a look and feel of the great outdoors.
What Is Feng Shui and Why It Matters Just about everyone who owns a home has heard of Feng Shui but few people really understand what it means. First, let’s have a little history lesson and define the term so we can better understand why Feng Shui is important in your home.
Understanding Your Home Design Style Do you know what kind of style your home interior is? By style I mean is it contemporary or modern? Is it classic or traditional? Is your home rustic or country? Do any of these styles even matter?
How Adding Window Walls Can Transform the Style of Your Home If you’re considering a new addition or you have plans to remodel a current home then you should consider making the back wall that faces the yard a window wall. Especially, if you live in a rural area and the back yard is a
If the view off your back deck has a beautiful view then adding a railing becomes a challenge for design, functionality, and beauty. A three-headed monster of time consumption and thought now has to go into a needed functionality that is code-driven and expensive.
Creating the Perfect Home Office As all of us are getting older and the option of working from home more seems to be the norm and having a great home office makes work a little more enjoyable. We live in Wisconsin and many cold and snowy days drove me to the home office to work
Updating Older Homes with Open Floor Plans Are you thinking about moving? Are the interest rates so low where you can afford an upgrade? If you love your older home and want to stay consider adding an open plan remodel with an addition off the back.
Smart Home vs Dumb Home: What’s the Difference? This is an age old question and is worthy of the conversation. Smart homes are techie and cool where people love to show off how they can control all the gadgets they have in their home right from their phone and those gadgets are appliances, HVAC (see
Why Cedar Shake Accent Wall Are the Perfect Choice for Your Home I love cedar shakes. And, although red cedar is my favorite, white cedar is no slouch for look and durability. In the research I performed, I located a cedar firm called Direct Cedar & Roofing Supplies in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. This was the
Why Architectural Shingles Make Your Roof Look Amazing Architectural shingles are high-quality dimensional or laminated shingles that add beauty to your roof. They are made from a fiberglass mat base with ceramic coated minerals that are embedded in water-resistant asphalt. Several layers of material may be used to create the shingles.
Smart Ways to Plan a Functional Outdoor Kitchen for All Seasons Although we live in Wisconsin that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the outdoors all year round. Outdoor kitchens are popular in many parts of the country. Even in Wisconsin. They don’t need to be elaborate or gigantic but keeping in mind how you live
Why Floor to Ceiling Windows Make a Big Impact If you’re going to remodel or have an addition built, do so with an eye towards the great outdoors. If you can create your design with floor to ceiling windows you can obtain an open feeling while basking in the beauty of Mother Nature, even if
Why an Attached Deck Is a Smart Addition to Your Home Decks and Wisconsin seem to go hand in hand as every home built in Wisconsin has a deck or a patio added into the building plans. Why? Because it makes sense and decks are not that expensive. The low cost of a deck versus
Key Benefits of Choosing James Hardie Siding Siding never catches a break. It isn’t supposed to, so it better be durable and strong when you need it. Siding is exposed to the elements 34/7/365 and in Wisconsin, that’s saying a lot. At Exterior Renovations we only use the best products on your most valuable possession,
Why Covered Patios & Porches Make Outdoor Living Better Living in Wisconsin can be a challenge in the summer and in the winter when you consider dealing with mosquitos and sub-zero temperatures. I can deal with the cold but I struggle with those pesky little insects that will drive you indoors quicker than anything else
Let’s face it, the choice between wood and gas fireplaces is a matter of preference, time, look and cost. Simple and easy, right? Not really because if you live in Wisconsin having any kind of fireplace at all is a beautiful thing but if you don’t want the mess or inconvenience of a wood fireplace
