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Keeping things clean under Coronavirus

By on April 28, 2020   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Bathroom, Blog, cleaning, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Hiring A Remodeler, Licensed Contractors, Planning, Remodel, Shop, Showers, Storage, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

Chances are you are spending a lot of time at home right now. And chances are you will be doing some major cleaning. 

Well, you are in luck because our friends at Granite Gold have put together the best guide for cleaning all of your different surfaces.

The biggest thing to remember, not all surfaces are created equally, so make sure you treating them as such. That means standard cleaning materials are not what’s best for your granite or natural stone countertops!

Take a look at this informative video about cleaning, sealing and polishing:

Also, check out these two blogs for a list of what to use for your quartz or natural stone countertop.

And here’s a friendly reminder that Granite Gold products are the way to go for all your natural stone needs. 

In addition to cleaning, you are probably spending a little more time evaluating your house. Maybe you have also thought about changes to your shower.

Well, look no further than this article from the Motley Fool, which goes over four new ideas for 2020. 

The article suggests you take a look at color, tile, shower doors, and finishing, so you can successfully marry a classic look with current trends.

And another friendly reminder: MK Remodeling & Design is an essential business, so we are just a quick call or email away.Have a good week and stay safe!

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How to take the pain out of remodeling

By on November 1, 2019   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, cleaning, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Flooring, Hiring A Remodeler, Holidays, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Planning, Remodel, Roofing, Secret Compartments, Shop, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

If you are like me, you are nursing a serious Halloween hangover. 

Maybe you took too many sips from the witch’s cauldron or, in my case, ate all of your kids’ candy after they went to sleep? 

While we can’t help with that, we can help take some of the pain out of remodeling your home. 

CNBC has a great article outlining four steps that will make your home renovation a little less painful.

The article reminds everyone to perform due diligence on the contractors, review your contract, ensure permits are obtained, and pay bills on time. 

It may sound straightforward, but you would be surprised how many people don’t honor each step. 

As far as what projects you should undertake, Reader’s Digest has you covered with its article on the best projects to get done before winter. 

Granted the Valley doesn’t get a true winter, but all of the projects in the article are great places to start. 

Some of the best projects mentioned in the article include master suite upgrades, HVAC replacement, new flooring, or a closet renovation. 

If kitchens are more your thing, then check out these seven kitchen remodeling ideas from AZ Big Media.

Have a good week!

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Keeping remodeling costs and headaches at a minimum

By on August 11, 2019   /   Accessible design, Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, cleaning, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Flooring, Hiring A Remodeler, Holidays, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Planning, Remodel, Shop, Showers, Storage, Universal design   /   Leave a comment

We’ve all seen the home improvement TV shows that follow a project from start to finish. 

Usually, there’s a hiccup, but either the owners secure a last-minute funding boost or the contractor finds a work-around to keep things under budget. That’s the magic of TV!

Life works differently. 

All parties, homeowners and contractors alike, have a role to play in keeping costs and frustrations to a minimum, as this Daily Herald article says. 

Like the article notes, homeowners can save themselves some headaches by remembering  that remodeling the kitchen is no small endeavor. Working within the existing plumbing structure will cut down on costs, while making big changes to the kitchen’s footprint will lead you to blow the budget. 

Also, enlisting the help of a designer and sticking to the plan once construction begins will keep you on your timeline and budget. 

If fixer-uppers are more your jam, here are some lessons one interior designer learned while fixing up her house. 

Monitoring progress, checking shipments, paying attention to details, hiring and firing folks, and working around holidays turned everything into a full-time job for the writer. 

And her partner is a carpenter!

Have a great week!

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