Going green

More on aging-in-place, one of our passions at MK Remodeling & Design

By on July 6, 2017   /   Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Going green, Hiring A Remodeler, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Remodel, Secret Compartments, Shop, Storage   /   Leave a comment

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At MK Remodeling & Design, our passion is helping people realize their housing dreams.

Hand in hand with that passion is our joy in helping retrofit homes to allow seniors to live in worry-free comfort. That style of remodeling is called aging-in-place.

We stumbled across a New York Times article about the subject, titled “For old folks at home, remodeling is in order,” and it offers a comprehensive look at the motivations behind why many seniors are looking to remodel.

As the article points out, about 80 percent of older people own their homes, but less than four percent of all U.S. housing stock offers the most important features of home accessibility. This lopsided equation is the driving force behind many aging-in-place projects.   

The projects outlined in the article range from the inexpensive (relocated outlets at around $100; two grab bars for around $200), to the moderate (tub conversion to roll-in shower for around $10,000), and the expensive (universal bathroom remodel for $25,000).

If this is all starting to sound familiar, you are totally on to us. We wrote about the subject not too long ago, but it bears repeating: Aging-in-place projects are driving remodeling spending.

So, hop aboard the aging-in-place remodeling train, and let us unlock your home’s potential!

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Best remodeling projects to consider for summer

By on June 1, 2017   /   Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Going green, Hiring A Remodeler, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Remodel, Shop, Storage   /   Leave a comment

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Welcome to June, everybody!

Summer is a season full of hosting cookouts, pool parties, and game nights. All of those activities are a great way to take an inventory of what improvements you would like to make to your home.

We found a recent article by Realty Biz News titled “5 Remodeling Projects to Consider this Summer” that might help you decide what renovations you’d like to purse.

Whether you are thinking short-term or long-term, larger or smaller, there’s a summer remodeling project for you. Here are our favorites:

First, consider putting in granite counters. They pack the double-whammy of having classic appeal and being functional, as the article notes, making them a can’t-miss upgrade.

Next, brush up that curb appeal and tidy up the landscaping. You can err on the simple side and just trim your hedges and lawn, or take it to the next level by adding a rock garden or a fountain, like the article says. It’s a choose your own adventure type of project, so run with it.

Lastly, consider hardwood flooring. Much like the granite counters, hardwood floors have widespread appeal and function. They are easy to maintain, last practically forever, and upgrade any space, as the article notes. If hardwood is out of your budget, consider laminate flooring, like the article says, which comes in a variety of styles at a lower price point.

So remember to take time to survey your hosting capabilities this summer and let us know what you decide.

Have a great week!

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Aging-in-place projects, first-time home buyers driving remodeling spending

By on May 19, 2017   /   Aging in place, Awards, Bathroom, Blog, Cabinets, Customer Service, Design, Finding A Remodeler, Going green, Hiring A Remodeler, Kitchen, Licensed Contractors, Remodel, Secret Compartments, Shop, Storage   /   Leave a comment

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We’re often asked by people, “Who exactly remodels?” And the answer is, “Pretty much everyone!”

That’s because there isn’t just one group of people that chooses to update their homes. People of all ages and from all walks of life dare to unlock the hidden potential in their homes.

Case in point, take the two articles from Construction Dive we recently happened upon. According to Construction Dive, aging-in-place projects are on the rise, and first-time home buyers and millennials are upping their spending on remodeling.

The first article cites a survey by the National Association of Home Builders which concluded that 80% of remodelers in the fourth quarter of 2016 reported aging-in-place work versus 68% of remodelers reporting that kind of work in 2013.

The projects driving those numbers are simple ones, such as added lighting, grab bars, non-slip floors, and widening doorways, the article says.

When it comes to millennials or first-time buyers, they are spending more money than ever before on home improvement.

According to the Houzz & Home survey, first-time buyers in 2016 spent an average of $33,800 on projects. That number is up from 22% from the year before!

So, there you have it. Two groups essentially at the opposite side of the people spectrum are making waves in the remodeling world. Now you know.

Have a good week!

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