Posted in Kitchen Remodel on July 7, 2018
Considering breaking ground on your fantasy kitchen? We can’t blame you – visions of cooking with family, entertaining friends, and dazzling loved ones with a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen are hard to resist. You aren’t alone. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the kitchen remains the most popular room to remodel. For good… read more
Stay Cool, San Diego Tips to Keeping Your San Diego Home Cools This SummerPosted in Blog on July 1, 2018
Ah, San Diego summer. Is there anything sweeter? Or hotter? San Diego is known for having one of the most desirable climates but recent summer heat waves have left many San Diegans sweating it out, literally, with a great majority of homes built without central air. Even still, for homeowners who do have AC, cooling… read more
Luxury Bathroom Remodel Without The Luxe Price TagPosted in Bathroom on May 28, 2018
Maybe you grimace every time a guest asks to be pointed in the direction of your bathroom. Maybe you go out of your way to avoid having overnight guests, in fear that they’ll wind up spending any sort of time in your outdated, unsightly space! Maybe, you’ve decided you want your guest bathroom to feel… read more
Perfect Your Patio for San Diegan SummerPosted in Outdoor spaces on May 22, 2018
We know that it may feel like Spring just sprung, but sweet summertime is quickly approaching! For us lucky San Diegans, sunshine is typically a year-round luxury but there’s something unique about June, July and August – longer days and warmer nights that seem to simply scream for outdoor entertaining! There’s no better place for… read more
Interior Design Trends for San Diegans in 2018Posted in Home Remodel on May 15, 2018
Is anyone else having a hard time believing we’re nearly six months into 2018? With every new year comes inspiration and with it, stunning interior design trends that you just might want to consider bringing into your San Diego home. Let’s take a look at some of the trends we’ve seen thus far, and what… read more
Thanks Uncle Sam! Revamp Your Home with Your Tax RefundPosted in Home Remodel on May 8, 2018
Ah, April. You bring us so many beautiful things: budding, bright spring blooms, brighter, warmer, longer days, and early signs of the start of something heavenly – San Diego summer. Oh yeah! Did we forget to mention one of our favorite tidings that April brings? A nice little (or fingers crossed, not so little!) check… read more
How to Set the Budget for the Remodel of Your DreamsPosted in Home Remodel on March 27, 2018
You’ve decided to break ground on your dream San Diego home remodel. Maybe you have visions of a grand master bathroom built around a freestanding marble tub, worthy of a long soak. Maybe you’re yearning for granite kitchen countertops or a stainless steel double sink, sure to be the envy of your whole neighborhood. You’ve… read more
Is An Accessory Dwelling Unit The Right Addition to Your Home?Posted in Home Remodel on March 13, 2018
Is An Accessory Dwelling Unit The Right Addition to Your Home? Your neighbor has one. Your coworker has one. Your sister-in-law can’t stop raving about hers, and your mother has hinted at how wonderful it would be for her. It seems like everybody’s doing it. By it, we mean building an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or… read more
What the Property Brothers Can Teach You About Remodeling Your Home for Long-Term ValuePosted in Home Remodel on February 28, 2018
If you’ve watched the show Property Brothers on HGTV, then you know the drill. Drew Scott, real estate agent extraordinaire, takes his client to an absolutely gorgeous dream home and then drops the bomb. The perfect castle is always hopelessly out of the client’s price range. Zoom in on the client’s sad face. Not… read more
How to Create a Functional Home Office that Looks Good, TooPosted in Blog on February 20, 2018
Your home office is where the magic happens. It’s where juices flow, where noses hit grindstones, and where blood, sweat, and tears serve as currency. With so much important doings and goings-on in your home office, you’d better make sure that you set it up right. Step one is to create a functional space that… read more
Hiring a Handyman for Your Home Remodel… What Could Go Wrong?Posted in Home Remodel on February 13, 2018
How to Decide If You Should Hire a Professional Contractor or a Handyman for Your Home Remodel It’s just a little project. Your cousin’s kid is an electrician, which means he and his buddy can definitely remodel your kitchen. Your neighbor swears by this guy they found on Craigslist. Can’t beat the price! We’ve heard… read more
Is Recessed Lighting the Right Choice for Your Home?Posted in Home Remodel on February 6, 2018
Much like Rodney Dangerfield, lighting often ‘don’t get no respect.’ It’s easy to overlook, and yet lighting guides the mood and style of a room. If you are considering updating the lighting in your home, one option you can’t afford to overlook is recessed lighting. This type of lighting is extremely versatile and can offer… read more
How to Get Your Remodel Started and Finished in 2018Posted in Kitchen Remodel,Home Remodel on January 16, 2018
You’ve heard the nightmare remodel stories from your friends – how the contractor promised that kitchen remodel would only take three weeks, and it took three months instead. You’ve heard about permits taking forever to pull, cabinets that never showed up, and walls painted horrid lime green because someone wrote down the wrong swatch. Now… read more
Five Home Theater Trends for 2018Posted in Blog on January 9, 2018
You want to get the nittiest grittiest views of your home team’s game. You want to feel your eyebrows singe during the movie’s peak explosion. You want sharp color, booming sound, and a full theater experience without the kid screaming in the front row. In other words, it’s time to consider creating a home theater… read more
How to Prepare for a Home Remodel in 2018Posted in Bathroom,Blog,Kitchen Remodel,Home Remodel on December 26, 2017
You’ve spent 2017 gushing over your best friend’s kitchen remodel and watching your neighbor’s home transform with a gorgeous room addition. Even though you’ve been liking all those Before and After remodel pics on Facebook, something else in your heart has been stirring. You’ve got a touch of remodel envy. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal…. read more
2017 Home Design Trend FailsPosted in Blog on December 19, 2017
What 2017 Didn’t Quite Get Right Home design always incorporates a great deal of subjectivity. Even when designers seem to agree on a popular new trend, they could just as easily be found trashing that same trend a few months later. With this in mind, we decided to take a look back at what home… read more
How to Brighten Your Home and Your Mood During Gloomy Winter NightsPosted in Blog on December 12, 2017
As Melisandre is fond of saying on Game of Thrones, “The night is dark and full of terrors”. You may not have to worry about dragons, direwolves, or white walkers creeping around your backyard, but the seemingly endless nights of winter can still be a major bummer. Many of us struggle with the “winter blues”… read more
How to Show Off Your Remodeled Kitchen with The Humble BragPosted in Kitchen Remodel on December 5, 2017
Investing in a kitchen remodel is a big deal. It’s something that many homeowners spend years dreaming about and saving up for. The process itself can be challenging. It’s definitely worth the result, but you’ll have to deal with workers banging and drilling away in your home and a non-functioning kitchen for a few months…. read more
Thinking of a Home Remodel? Here Are 7 Reasons to Go to a Home ShowPosted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2017
Dreaming of a fabulous new kitchen, a universal designed bathroom, or an entire home remodel? How do you get started? One option is to journey online to search out contractors, view polished pictures of finished remodels, and read advice articles (like this one). There’s nothing wrong with this approach, but what if you could meet… read more
20 Christmas Gifts to Get For Your Home in 2017Posted in Bathroom,Blog,Kitchen on November 21, 2017
Has your house been good to you all year long? Then don’t forget about it when the holidays and time rolls around! When you’re making your own Christmas list, remember to add a few gifts for your house as well. Just like you, your house wants to be stylish in the new year and equipped… read more