When Angie’s list was first created back in 1995 it was a very good idea and was a useful site. I used it myself and was a fan. These days though it’s devolved into a “pay for play” scheme that has little value. Yelp is worse and is currently being sued because of the way they manipulate reviews for paying vs non paying clients.
Lots of times customers come to us when their kitchen cabinet doors just don’t fit right anymore or the hinges are just worn out. Sometimes people just want an updated style. In our last post we talked about how replacing cabinet doors and drawer fronts can make a noticeable difference without you having to undertake
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If you’re thinking of doing something to make your kitchen look a little brighter or more modern without going thru a full kitchen renovation replacing kitchen cabinet doors might be a good option. Replacing just the doors and drawers can work in some situation but much of the time a complete kitchen reface makes more
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You may not know what an inset cabinet is but you’ve probably seen them in magazine, pinterest or Houzz. They are a favorite of high end designers and cabinet makers all over the country. I will say this: they do look cool. But the benefits stop there. In every other way they are a bad
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Green isn’t just a word to us. We’ve been working to make things as sustainable as possible long before the trend of sustainability or ‘green products’ became popular. We understand that our clients want to work with a company that shares their values when it comes to caring for the planet, as well as using
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While there are some bathroom projects an inexperienced homeowner should definitely not tackle. These budget bathroom upgrades are DIY friendly and can be completed in a weekend if you plan properly. Install Frameless Shower Enclosure A little on the pricey side for a budget bathroom upgrade, but if your tile is in good shape
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Choosing the right floor tile pattern is as important as the type of tile you use. Here are some common examples of the different ways tile can be installed to add interest to a floor. Diagonal Floor Tile Tiles are laid at a 45-degree angle to one another Adds interest and movement to the floor Makes
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Our friends over at Ferguson Bath and Lighting in Tallahassee have written a great post about choosing a bathroom faucet. We’ve summarized the post here, you can read the complete post on their website: Ferguson Bath and Lighting Tallahassee How to Choose Your Bathroom Faucet Choosing a bathroom faucet is mostly about finding
-> Continue reading Bathroom Faucet Buying Guide for Your Next Remodel
The folks over at Houzz just posted a list of the top bathroom styles trending on their site scroll down to the embedded post to read the full houzz article. Top 6 Bathroom Styles on Houzz We build bathrooms to last a long time and want the style to last as well. So usually these
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In a post on the Creativity Exchange Blog Cyndy highlighted some of the most popular colors for painting kitchen cabinets over the last couple of years. Be sure to jump over and check out her post for the details and lots of pictures of painted cabinets in all these wonderful colors. Scroll to the bottom of
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How to set a budget for your remodeling project It’s a typical chicken and egg story: Do I get estimates for my project first or do I set a budget first? How can I set a budget If I don’t know how much things cost? But If I don’t have a budget the costs
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My whole career in construction started way back in 1990 when a painting company I was working for went out of business and I decided to buy their equipment and start my own company. I was a Benjamin Moore fan back them, still am really, though these days I’m also really partial to clay
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8 Quotes from People Who Recently Underwent a Home Remodel The folks over at Real Simple recently posted an article with 8 quotes from homeowners who had recently undergone a home remodel. We really liked the advice they gave and we have posted their quotes below along with a response for how we deal with
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Option One: Painting Pro’s: Inexpensive, easy to DIY, quick fix. Con’s: short term fix, can’t change kitchen layout, can’t change door style, not upgrading hinges or drawer glides Probably the simplest and least expensive way to update your kitchen cabinets is to paint them. You can do it yourself for under $200 or pay a
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Factors Affecting Kitchen Cabinet Cost But what affects kitchen cabinet cost? The answer is more than you think. Its a little hard to explain all the factors in one post but we’ll give it our best shot. There are a few factors to consider: Manufacturing method: Stock vs semi custom vs custom Build Quality –
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There are a surprising number of variables when it come to installing tile so it can be difficult to estimate without knowing the details of a project. What we’ve done below is outline some basic costs per sq ft so you can start to create your budget. We recommend you contact a qualified tile installer
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Bottom Line (tldr;): – Both plywood and particle board are suitable for cabinet construction. If cost is no issue then go with a high quality plywood cabinet box. – A 45# particle board can outperform plywood when used properly – Beware of cheap plywoods – many imported cabinets are made from lower quality plywoods B
-> Continue reading Kitchen Cabinet Construction Part 1: The Cabinet Box
HGTV has done a lot to improve the remodeling industry. It’s opened up the world of design and construction to millions of viewers and created dozens of new design trends that might otherwise remained very regional (shiplap anyone?) Remodeling in Tallahassee: Set Realistic Expectations But one negative impact of the Reality TV-ifying of remodeling is
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Smart kitchens are all the rage. But what is a smart kitchen? If you read a lot of kitchen design news like I do you’d think it meant everything has to have wifi and you must be able to turn it on with your phone. Today you can look inside your fridge with your smartphone
-> Continue reading Smart Kitchens in Tallahassee Florida: Let’s Get Real.
