What to Look for When Hiring a Virginia Building Contractor

Like any American business, home renovations have become a competitive field, and a quick Google search for a Virginia building contractor will yield a thousand results. So many choices can overwhelm anyone, and stylish websites full of promises have the ability to...

Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

If you are trying to think of small kitchen remodeling ideas, do not be fooled into thinking that the only options are to knock down a wall or wait until you can buy a home with a larger kitchen. There are actually a lot of things that you can do that will deliver big...

May is National Home Remodeling Month

The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Remodeler As a homeowner you reap many benefits when hiring a professional remodeler for your home renovation. Experienced remodelers bring a multitude of skills and qualities to successfully execute a home remodeling project....

Ideas for Home Improvement in Virginia

Dozens of design magazines are published weekly, and thousands of styles remain popular for decorating a home. When beginning a project for home improvement in Virginia, you may need some help wading through so many patterns to find the perfect one for you. 1. Carry a...

Home Additions and Remodels: 3 Reasons to Add a Porch

Once as standard as a yard, many modern houses have abandoned the use of a porch, but it should be considered again with any home additions and remodels. As purposeful as ever, the porch has benefits most homes have completely lost. 1. Porches build community. It...

Remember Past Homes by Customizing Kitchen Remodeling Designs

It’s often said the kitchen is the heart of the home. That was especially true in ancient cultures, where the kitchen stood at the center of every dwelling and served as the social lifeblood of the family, but it remains an accurate metaphor today. The kitchen is one...

How to Get Government Grants for Energy Efficiency Improvements

When it is time to remodel a room in the home, it is always a good idea to get the most energy efficient appliances and fixtures available. This not only saves energy, but can save the homeowner money as well. What many people do not know is that there are government...

10 Remodeling Tips & Ideas for 2011

The home decoration and remodeling arena is one of the most trend- and fad-driven industries, next to fashion and entertainment. Here are ten remodeling tips and ideas for 2011: • Investing in your home increases its life and value which is money well spent. When...

Lead-Safe Contractors in Virginia

Did you know that Less Than 2% of the 75,000 Contractors in Virginia are Lead-Safe Certified as required by the EPA? Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes and now has a dangerous effect on our health, which is why...