Maintain Your Carpet & Hardwood Floors Like A Pro
Blog #1 of 2 in a series Maintain Your Carpet & Hardwood Floors Like A Pro To protect your investment and extend the life of your home flooring, it’s best to follow manufacturers’ instructions for everyday cleaning and routine maintenance. But what if you don’t know the name brand of your carpet? Or you’re not […]
Tips For Your Ideal Laundry Room Remodel
Tips For Your Ideal Laundry Room Remodel We’ve come a long way since laundry rooms were relegated to the basement. Today we’re seeing laundry rooms in so many different sizes and configurations—and in various areas of the home—but all have one thing in common: Convenience. We all want our laundry room space to make life […]
Renovate Without Dating Your Home
Renovate without dating your home. Here’s how. Tune into virtually any digital channel and you’ve got home remodeling inspiration at your fingertips. Home design TV networks, blogs and social media channels are great sources for the latest trends and innovations in home renovation and design. But, will incorporating these what’s-hot-now design elements into your remodel […]
Understanding the Home Renovation Timeline
Understanding the Home Renovation Timeline We’ve become an instant-gratification society. So many of the things that we need or want are available at our fingertips–flight updates, groceries, directions. It should be no surprise that when I meet with new clients, they expect to have their kitchen renovation or new bathroom completed in warp speed. But, […]
Make the Right Choice In Hardwood Flooring
Make the Right Choice In Hardwood Flooring. Here’s How. Which type of hardwood is right for your home? It’s a question we get at Dover almost every day. There are so many thing to consider when choosing a flooring product for your home remodeling application: environmental conditions, lifestyle, aesthetics. In my last post, I covered […]
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying Hardwood Flooring
Everything you need to know before buying hardwood flooring. Whether your home style is traditional, contemporary, or somewhere in between, hardwood is a great choice in floor covering that stands the test of time. But with so many options, how do you choose the best product for your home application? It’s wise to educate yourself […]
How To Choose The Right Carpet For Your Home
How To Choose The Right Carpet For Your Home Some things in life have universal appeal, and the smell of new carpet is one of them. It conjures up a fresh, clean feeling—which is precisely what new carpeting brings to your home—along with other benefits like added warmth, comfort and noise-dampening qualities. But with so many carpeting options out there, where do you […]
Planning Makes Perfect: How to Navigate the Remodeling Process
Planning Makes Perfect: How to Navigate the Remodeling Process You wouldn’t take a weekend road trip without packing an overnight bag. Similarly, you shouldn’t dive into a home remodeling project without planning before the demolition begins. A big part of that preparation is understanding the scope of work—and how that is going to affect life […]
Love Your Home
Rekindle Your Love for Your Home. During a few recent new-customer meetings, I have had homeowners struggle with the perennial question: Is this renovation project good for resale value? My advice: Do what you love! After all, this is your home. Why not make changes and updates that suit your personal style? Why not […]
The DIY home maintenance checklist for Fall and Winter
This blog is a repost from 2016—and it’s worth repeating. Smart maintenance ideas are always relevant; this post offers a simple checklist for basic tasks to be completed before we transition into the cool-weather seasons. The DIY home maintenance checklist for fall and winter An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The […]