Tag Archives: renovations

Making Decisions on Renovations

Sometimes, we have to ask, Renovation: Is it Worth it? The answer will vary, depending on many different considerations including the other questions you ask. For example, in a small home with a large family, you may wish to increase your storage. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling shelves sound pretty darned good… built-ins (or built in styles) are great. They don’t look so much like an afterthought, or just another area stuffed with stuff. They look like they have always been part of the place. So, should you do shelving? You may wonder if you are giving up too … Continue reading →

Closed for Renovations

The Haunted Mansion is closed – not for good thankfully, but it is closed for the next three months to undergo its first major overhaul. Visitors heading to Disney World this summer will likely be disappointed because the Haunted Mansion remains one of the most popular attractions because of both its humor and it’s special effects. The overhaul should be complete about mid-September. If you’re wondering why couldn’t they wait for the off-season to close the ride? Well, according to the numbers, off-season is seeing almost as many visitors as the summer season – so the decision was made to … Continue reading →

When To Call A Home Inspector

Your foundation is cracked, your pipes are leaking, and your paint is peeling. Who you gonna call? If you’re like most homeowners you pick up a phone and dial the number of a local contractor. But, as it turns out, that may not be the wisest move. Sure, a contractor can tell you what needs fixing and how much it will cost you, but so can a home inspector… and he or she may be able to save you a few bucks in the process. When my uncle noticed peeling paint and cracks around the windows of his house he … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Unused Spaces: Finishing Touches

While you may someday decide to complete a full renovation, you have currently reclaimed the unused space in your basement without enduring heavy construction, its resulting mess, or the time and cost involved in major renovations. The basement is clean, uncluttered, and freshened up, and it feels pretty good, doesn’t it? Now all you have to do is add a few finishing touches. This is the fun and easy part. All you have to do is add those things that make a house feel like home. Accessories add a nice personalized touch. They soften the space and make it feel … Continue reading →