Posts by Dave Clarke

The irresistible charm and draw of a historic house is why many people buy them, but older home renovations are huge projects that can have many pitfalls. Thankfully, an expert contractor can help you with the restorations so you can avoid mistakes and end up with the house of your dreams.   Start With the…

The exterior of your home is the first impression that guests and passersby see, but is yours up to par? If you’re considering home renovations, updating the exterior of your home may be the way to go if you want to also increase curb appeal. The following ideas can help you decide where you want…

If updating your home is something that you’ve always wanted to do have you stopped to think about what it would really take? Home renovations are not always easy, but they are often a great way to increase your home’s value and transform your space into the place you’ve always dreamed of. However, keep these…

Kitchen islands are a very popular and modern design choice in kitchen remodeling. If you have the room in your existing kitchen, having one professionally installed can be a great investment in your home and its equity. However, there are positive and negative aspects of adding a kitchen island in your home that you should…

Renovating your home can be very time consuming and stressful, especially if you try to do it yourself. That’s why it’s important to learn about practical changes and additions you can make and that you hire a professional to do them safely and correctly. These five projects are a great way to start your home…

Buying a new home is a major milestone in any person’s life, but building a home from scratch that’s entirely created through your own design is another accomplishment entirely. However, the process of a new construction takes time and patience, as well as a reliable, experienced team of homebuilders that you can trust to get…

Rehabilitation tax credits are available for heritage homes and certified rehabilitations. There are guidelines that you need to know before you do any historic remodeling. These guidelines are set by the National Heritage Preservation Service to help preserve and protect historic properties.   A “heritage home” is one that has been designated as having historical…

A custom home is one built especially for you. There are many benefits available when you choose to have a home built rather than buy a home that was a spec home or that was designed and built for someone else. Consider these eight benefits of custom homes:   Control The overriding benefit of a…

Even if you are addicted to home improvement TV shows, you should never “attempt this at home.” It’s amazing what these professionals can do, but that’s just it. They are professionals. For the do-it-yourself aficionado, bathroom remodeling may seem simple enough, but take the following into account.   The kitchen may be the most popular…

When you bought your house years ago, it may have been perfect, but a growing family might mean that the house no longer fits your needs. Perhaps the house was never what you originally wanted but the price and neighborhood was right. Today, the house seems small and outdated but you still love the neighborhood.…