Remodeling

When your renovation project is done, it’s time to make it really complete with attention to subtle finishing touches. Before you put your feet up and relax take time to check off the following tasks that cap your home remodel. Whether you’re ready to enjoy a one-room renovation or a major facelift for your Madison WI home, you’ll be glad you took time for the following: Collect and register Readmore

Selecting a remodeling contractor to bring the vision you have for your Madison WI home to life is a big step. Home improvement projects come in all sizes, shapes and dimensions. Each comes with critical elements that require professional care. Your choice of the right contractor sets the stage. Almost everyone knows a friend, family member or coworker with a horror story to tell about a bad exReadmore

There’s one thing all successful remodeling projects have in common – a detailed renovation plan. Without planning a home remodel is stressful and costly. Madison WI renovation projects come in all sizes and shapes. The design process is constant. STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL HOME REMODEL Once you determine the focal point of your project there are basic steps to map out the process. From start to finiReadmore

Planning to remodel or up-grade your home – make it an energy-efficient remodel. When you decided to take apart your kitchen, build onto the garage, finish the basement or add a bathroom, the idea of increasing your home’s energy efficiency to reduce heating/cooling costs probably wasn’t the driving force. But it certainly should be a major factor in any home renovation in Madison WI. The technReadmore

As 2018 comes to a close it is time to take a look at the top remodel trends and start planning your home remodel strategy for 2019. There have been some exciting new trends in home remodeling that will continue into the next few years. In addition to being at the beginning of a trend that has no sign of slowing down, the first two months after the new year are the best to start a remodel. AfteReadmore

There are machines with ball-steering and robots designed to clean your home but central vacuum systems are more powerful, quieter and more convenient than traditional machines. And, they increase the value of your Madison WI area home. A whole-house vacuum installation eliminates the noise, smell and extra airborne dust of less reliable portable versions. Central vacuum systems clean any surface Readmore

Installing pipe insulation is one of the cheapest home improvement projects you can take on. It is also one of the most overlooked projects for many homeowners. Frozen or burst pipes due to extreme temperature drop can cost thousands of dollars to repair. Taking steps now before the cold sets in will save you the heart ache and money this winter. For less than half a dollar per linear foot, youReadmore

There’s a vast selection of classic architecture throughout Madison WI and Dane County and home restoration has taken on significance as people appreciate its value. Home owners, in efforts to bring back the traditional and respect its history are putting more thought into their overall home renovation and home remodeling plans. Whether you’re a new owner of a vintage home or have lived in yourReadmore

Getting started on a home remodel is enough to keep most people up late at night worrying. Going over budget is the number one fear that homeowners have before starting on a home remodel. This is why, most remodel experts recommend adding in a 20% cushion on top of your budget. For anyone who has undergone a home remodel in the past, they can attest to the fact that it always seems to cost moreReadmore

Growing your home, whether through home additions or a whole house remodel, is an option that often proves better than finding a new house. When you really like your neighborhood in Madison WI and the surrounding communities, your property and the home you have, a major makeover might be the answer. Rather than a major move, consider: Building up – can you add a second story to your existing Readmore