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Wrapping up home remodeling for 2020

By on November 29, 2020   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, cleaning, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Hiring A Remodeler, Holidays, Licensed Contractors, Planning, Remodel, Shop, Showers, Storage, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

December is almost here, which means we’ve almost made it to 2021. Give yourself a round of applause.

It turns out that when all is said and done, 2020 will be a big year for remodeling.

More people are spending more time at home, and are motivated to make changes due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. I call that controlling what you can control.

Two of the most popular projects during the pandemic have been adding home offices and gyms, according to this article, which makes sense since more people are working from home and gyms have gone through waves of closures since March.

One expert quoted in the story said those projects have moved from wants to needs.

But offices and gyms aren’t the only places people are spending on.

According to an article on Money.com, about a third of homeowners chose to upgrade their bathroom during the pandemic.

The average cost of $9,000 makes it an attractive starting point for homeowners looking to make a change without breaking the bank, the article says. More people are looking to expand the space, improve cabinets, and enjoy more upgrades, such as touchless faucets, since we are all spending more time washing our hands.

One home trend that seems to be suffering from the pandemic is the open floor plan, this article says.

Managing working from home with distance learning has more people searching for their separate spaces.

Have a good week!

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How to make your kitchen, bathroom remodel less scary

By on October 30, 2020   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Cabinets, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Flooring, Hiring A Remodeler, Holidays, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Outdoor, Planning, Remodel, Shop, Showers, Storage, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

Halloween certainly looks much different this year, what with coronavirus and all.

One thing that doesn’t have to be scary is your home remodeling experience.

Our good friends at Houzz have put together some great tips and tricks for surviving a kitchen remodel.

A lot of their advice comes in the form of preparation.

First, plan some serious time to pack away all of your belongings, the article says, so your supplies are safely secured and you aren’t rushing the night before work begins.

Next, the article suggests you make sure to have some sort of way to refrigerate food, either by relocating the existing fridge to a garage or laundry room, or by purchasing a mini fridge, like in your younger days.

Also, set up a temporary kitchen somewhere, the article says, so you have some place to toss together a meal or two.

Finally, the article suggests including takeout and food delivery to your budget, because let’s face it, you will be using it more than usual.

“But Stewart,” you say, “you are putting the cart before the horse!” Well, dear reader, if hiring a remodeler has you afraid to move, there are a good number of tips in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Confirming a remodeler is licensed, bonded and insured, viewing a remodeler’s history of working with designers, and getting all promises in writing are the three biggest takeaways from the article.

And lastly, if deciding what to do with your bathroom remodel is giving you chills, here’s some good advice.

Have a good week, and Happy Halloween!

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Remodeling industry starting to recover from COVID-19

By on September 30, 2020   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Flooring, Hiring A Remodeler, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Outdoor, Planning, Remodel, Shop, Storage, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

It looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The home remodeling industry is bouncing back after a dip from the pandemic, according to an article from Kitchen and Bath Design News.

The article cites a study from the National Kitchen & Bath Association, which found that both activity and interest in residential remodeling is on the rise.

About 36% of homeowners were in the process of remodeling in the second quarter, up from about 13% in the first quarter, the study says.

Additionally, about one in five homeowners (22%) is looking to remodel soon, according to the study.

So, if quarantine has given you lots of ideas about improving your home, you are not alone!

Of course, the biggest consideration for any remodel is the budget. Those who have lived in their house for a while might be interested in a home equity loan, and this Oregonian article discusses some pros and cons.

If you are more into the Xs and Os of a project, an article from MSN Money breaks down the costs of various sizes of kitchen remodels.

The average kitchen remodel is just over $25,000, according to information from HomeAdvisor, with the lower end of the spectrum coming in at $4,000 and the higher end of the spectrum reaching $60,000, or more!

Broken down into percentages from national averages, you can expect to budget 29% for cabinets, 14% for appliances and ventilation, 10% for countertops, and the very important budget cushion of 15% to 20%.

Have a good week!

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