Archive for the ‘Lighting’ Category

Bathroom Remodeling – ins & outs, big & small, low-budget & high-end.

A knowledgeable and experienced contractor is an absolute necessity when it comes to remodeling a bathroom. There are so many design decisions, material options, product selections and fixture choices for the contractor to work through with the homeowner, and not every contractor is up to the task. After all, your bathroom is the most personal [...]

Home Maintenance – How important is it?

When you started thinking about buying a house, you probably considered the extra maintenance that’s involved in home ownership, the lawn care, painting, and repairs. And then you thought about the great advantages of owning your own home, the freedom, space, yard, neigborhood and even the investment aspect, and all thoughts about home maintenance were pushed to the [...]

Do you want a different house? Don’t move, remodel.

Maybe you don’t have enough cabinet space in your kitchen. Perhaps you want a bigger master bathroom with a double vanity. Or need an extra bedroom for the new baby or elderly family member coming to live with you. No matter what you dislike about the house you have, you can remodel it into the home you want [...]

Remodel Alternatives in this Troubled Economy.

In this economy, many people have had to tighten their belts and cut the fat out of their budget. The luxury items and activities have been put on the side burner. But at the same time, you feel like you need to do something for yourself, to bring some extra joy into an otherwise ordinary [...]

Lighting – What is Specialty Lighting and Where Is It Used?

Part 5 in a series of lighting issues. The term “specialty lighting” can mean several different things, but in this case, it means unusual types of lighting used in the home for purposes specific to only that area. Think of lighting for a stairway, media room or other ”specialty” area in the home. Some homes have a ceiling fixture in [...]