Janet Cook January is a time of committing to health, and a healthy home environment can boost well-being. An emerging field of study is neuroarchitecture, the study of how the brain and body responds to being indoors. There is a science that is learning how the indoor quality of air, light, intensity of sound, and the…
Tag: The Remodeling Corner
Features, December 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook The current trend in residential remodeling design is to create a more healthy, happy home environment. With people spending more time at home, their needs go beyond an open concept, to having a great experience throughout the day. If a home isn’t quite working or if it’s not how you like it to…
Features, October 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is designated National Kitchen and Bath month, for they are considered the most important rooms for homeowners. We are going to look into the bathroom remodeling design trends for 2020. Remodeling activity is high, and people want a luxurious spa-like feel for their bathroom where they launch into their day and wind…
Features, September 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook How does one prepare for the start of a remodeling project? Take advantage of the anticipation of the beautiful transformation by taking the time to declutter and pack items on display. Even with heavy-duty plastic barriers to close off the construction zones, dust will still be afloat and drift throughout the house, especially…
Features, August 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook If you would like a new, better-functioning kitchen by Thanksgiving, August is the time to get started gathering photos online and scheduling an appointment with a full-service, design-build firm. It can be helpful to get input from homeowners who remodeled their kitchen in the last year, and here are some of the most…
Features, June 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Father’s Day is coming up, and what is a typical gift: a tie, wallet, golf accessories? How about honoring dads with one of these home remodeling ideas that he can experience and enjoy for years to come? Personalized Man Cave: What would recharge his batteries? A space to watch sports or play games with…
Features, March 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Home remodeling is as hot as ever, as more homeowners have the standard of living in a well-designed home, but several recent national surveys have found most are not realistic about the costs of home remodeling. Though many have done research prior to contacting a contractor, many start the process without a budget.…
Generals, February 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook February has a theme of love; why not show more love when remodeling? It is wise to consider incorporating Aging in Place elements when renovating your home. It can be future thinking to make your home ready to help facilitate safe daily living for changing physical needs. You may think you have many…
Features, November 2019
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Most of us buy a ready-made house which is built to have a generic appeal. Many will choose to do home remodeling before they settle in to customize it to their tastes and lifestyle. Others will live there a few years trying to add their touches and realize that the desired transformation is…
Generals, October 2019
The Remodeling Corner – Ways to make a bathroom seem larger
Janet Cook October is National Kitchen & Bath Month, a designation started in 1982 by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, an industry resource for design trends and product innovations for our most-used rooms in the home. The kitchen and the bathrooms define the experience and status of the home, giving the impression of whether…