Choosing the right interior designer goes beyond taste and technical skill—one of the most valuable qualities is the ability to stay ahead of the curve. The most experienced designers plan extensively before construction begins, preparing detailed drawings, specifying and ordering products in advance, coordinating with builders, and ensuring timely site visits to keep the project running smoothly.
Read MoreWell-developed blueprints are essential for clearly communicating your vision—not just to you as the client, but also to the builder who brings that vision to life. They serve as the bridge between how you want to live in the space and the practical execution of that idea.
Read MoreI thought it would be fun to take a break from serious informational articles to break down some of our industry’s goofiest terms and slogans. Most of these are real slang used in the construction trade and a few are some popular tongue-in-cheek definitions in the construction world.
Read MoreWhen clients are considering replacing windows, they often ask whether they should do “new construction” type windows or “replacement” or “insert” type. It’s a great question and this article addresses what factors to consider when making this decision.
Read MoreIt’s wise to give yourself 6-7 months to design, select products, obtain permits and purchase cabinetry. So if you are planning a renovation in Summer, you have to start the design phase in Winter!
Read MoreThe most authentic looking way to achieve the look of panes of glass is called Simulated Divided Light (or SDL) where a permanent grill is installed by the manufacturer on both the exterior and the interior.
Read MoreWhile this is obviously a very individual decision, this article explores our top 3 window brands and some specific areas where they shine. It’s not meant to be a comprehensive review of all windows. Rather more like the “cliffnotes” distilling down 25 years of installing windows of many, many brands! We’ll also discuss a few metrics for windows and how each brand stacks up.
Read MoreAlthough renovations have infinite variety, the top ranked problems are surprisingly consistent! I can summarize a quarter century of some pretty crazy stories I’ve heard in the big 5 categories. More importantly, in spite of the prevalence of these troubles, each one has a sensible and reasonable solution. You can empower yourself as the client or consumer knowing the solutions before you hire.
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