Ever wonder how to find a good contractor? Have you ever had a bad contractor story? How about a bad mechanic story? There are surveys out there that state that contractors and mechanics are the worst service providers in the market place. Let's face it, we all have a bad story to tell about these professions. Lawyers may have been a close third :). Unfortunately, we all need a good contractor at some point. It [...]
There are a wide range of differences in materials, colors, finishes, accessories and quality. Cabinets are divided into three different categories. These include stock, semi-custom and custom. Stock cabinets are available in pre-established sizes and modifications are not allowed. Semi-customer cabinets are available in a variety of colors, styles and do have some modifications and accessories available. Custom cabinets are made to fit your specific dimensions, have a variety of wood types you can choose [...]
Ever wonder why cabinets can differ so much in price from one store to the next? Or why "all wood" is better than "furniture board"? Solid wood consists of homogeneous wood through out. The boards or panels are joined together via wood working joinery methods, which there are many. Particle board is an engineered wood product made from wood chips and particles that are combined with an adhesive and made into boards and panels. Particle [...]
According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), a bathroom remodel budget is typically dictated by size, which averages $125 a square foot. An updated bathroom not only feels great but If you ever decide to sell your home, an updated bathroom is not only an attractive selling point, but the expected return on your investment is over 60% on a major remodel. Think about a new shower, a larger bathtub, new vanities and [...]
