Once you have determined your budget, created your design, explored permitting and restrictions, and collected bids, there are multiple guiding questions to ask before you make a final decision on selecting a contractor. And while money is an important factor, remember that reputation, availability, experience,...
It is exciting to begin any home improvement project where you make your dream a reality, and this excitement often leads homeowners to making costly mistakes in the remodel process. Use these four tips to help you get the most bang for your buck and...
Storage is a key consideration in kitchen design, and the decision on whether to include a walk-in pantry or a pantry cabinet within the kitchen is critical to homeowners. Both of these options have their upsides, but there are other factors to keep in mind. Walk-in...
The flowers are blooming, and the birds are singing - spring is here. To wash away the rainy, winter blues, it is time to tackle the task of spring cleaning. In the Bay area, many homeowners make a genuine effort to go green, and many...
Perhaps the most important decision in your kitchen design in the selection of cabinets. The style and décor of your home should play a role in the cabinetry you choose, but because cabinetry is the most prominent and defining feature of the room, the style...
The kitchen is the heart of the home and is often bustling with family and friends. As anyone who has prepared a meal in a kitchen that is poorly designed knows, it is frustrating to bump into people and obstacles or to have to move...
Statistics prove it – remodeling your kitchen will improve the overall value of your home and improve marketability. But how much should you spend? As a general rule, your kitchen renovation should not exceed 20% of the value of your home if you plan on selling...
With the supply of housing continuing to shrink in the San Francisco Bay area and the rising costs of real estate, many consumers are deciding to renovate their existing home rather than purchase new homes. Home remodeling offers many benefits to homeowners because they can...
Ask any real estate expert what the best way is to sell a home quickly and they will tell you to create a beautiful, timeless kitchen. A kitchen remodel is the number one way to immediately increase the value and marketability of your home. According...