Which comes first, Design or Product Selection?

product selection

This is an age old question, which comes first, design or product selection. That probably ultimately depends on your approach, and the type of home remodeling project you are undertaking. Below are examples of how one can come before the other, and a third example where they are happening simultaneously.

With larger and more complex projects, the design usually comes before the product selection phase.  A good example is a kitchen remodel, which is one of the more complicated projects.  You really need to design the layout of the new kitchen and the overall style and look of the Read More

Where you live matters … how far does your real estate dollar go?

How far does your real estate dollar go? Do you know what the average price of an average home is in the US? Do you live in a state or region that has a higher housing value than other regions? How do you compare housing prices? Gaining knowledge of this information can help you understand how far your real estate dollar goes when you are looking to buy a home and which location to buy a home. Take into consideration the size of your home and your living experience today and for the near future. If you are growing your family, you definitely want to consider the size of home. Learn more from Coldwell Banker with this infographic about how far your real estate dollar will go and in what region.  Read More

A Bathroom Remodel and Six Home Project Management Elements

Home Project Management

A bathroom remodel is a larger home remodel project than our previous example of replacing the carpet in a room and requires more planning. But our six key elements of home project management are still applicable with a bigger project. Let’s take a look at how each one applies with the assumption that our bathroom remodel is keeping all the wall locations the same and the plumbing hook-ups in the same spot. Read More

Home Gardening for a Healthy Summer

Home gardening is a great way to spend time at your home and get healthy. By growing your own vegetables, you can save money, add exercise, get some vitamin D, and eat healthy. All of this with vegetables grown by your own hand. Not to mention how exciting it is to bring something to life. And then treat your family to a healthy meal based on your effort. Home gardening gives you an opportunity to take up a new hobby. Hobbies like canning vegetables, drying fruits, and creating compost piles for a greener environment. Getting healthy and using natural fertilizers and no pesticides will also contribute to your Read More