Posts by Tara Whittaker
15 Tips for Planning a Successful Home Remodel
Planning for any kind of remodel project can bring on a mix of feelings. From excitement or fear, to a sense of being overwhelmed with all of the little details that go in to planning and designing a beautiful kitchen or luxury bathroom. You may be tempted to skip to the exciting stages like shopping …
Read More20 Home Improvement Tips That Add Value To Your Home in Phoenix
Phoenix remodeling and home improvement projects add to your enjoyment of your home, but can also boost your home’s value. Some improvements are better and more cost-effective than others, so it’s important to weigh your options for your specific situation. Whether you just bought a house, are renovating to live and age in place, or …
Read More2020 Home Remodeling and Design Trends
Now that 2019 is a wrap, everyone is looking ahead to what home remodeling and design trends 2020 will bring. We are all anxious to find out which trends will be sticking around for another year, those that will be hitting the road and of course the hot up and coming design trends that will …
Read MoreSTUCCO — What Is It & Why You Need To Repair It Now
The #1 coating for home exteriors in the Greater Phoenix housing market. Stucco. While it may not be the part of your home that gets the majority of your attention, it is one key area to be aware of.
When stucco is properly applied and maintained well, it can last for decades – maybe even …
8 Common Drywall Repair Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Drywall repair looks easy enough to DIY right? Many Phoenix homeowners quickly discover though, that it takes skills and experience to do the work flawlessly. Indeed, many homeowners find it takes twice as much time as they budgeted, simply because they have to spend so much time fixing the mistakes they made while doing drywall …
Read MoreHiring A Kitchen & Bath Designer: What Do They Really Do & How Much Will It Cost?
You’ve made up your mind; it’s time to remodel. It’s the right time and now you need the right person for the job. Working with a professional bathroom and kitchen designer could be worth the investment, but what do they do exactly? And, how much does it cost to hire an experienced designer?
Working with …
10 Smart Exterior Home Improvements
If you’ve watched any HGTV show on home renovations, buying and selling homes or the many, many others you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “curb appeal” tossed around like candy. Curb appeal is one of the most important things that you can work on if you are planning on selling your home anytime in the foreseeable …
Read MoreThe Hottest Bathroom Trends for 2019 – What's Hot and What's Not?
What’s hot and what’s not?
If you have been contemplating a bathroom remodel, it’s time to take the plunge. 2019 is bringing in new exciting design trends and revamping a few outdated ones with a revitalized fresh new look.
We’re talking about bathroom design trends that you can expect to see this year. Get …
Top 15 Kitchen Trends For 2019 - What’s Hot And What’s Not?
What’s hot and what’s not?
We’re talking about kitchen design trends that you can expect to see in the upcoming year. From industrial inspiration to glam metals, built-in wine rooms, home bars and kitchen islands, 2018 has been a year full of cool and modern trends – and there’s no sign of these trends …
24 Kitchen Remodeling Mistakes To Avoid
There are a lot of homeowners planning on doing a kitchen remodel this year. Many of them will emerge victoriously from the process with the kitchen of their dreams. However, there will be plenty of homeowners who’ll soon find out that they made costly, time-consuming, and frustrating mistakes during their renovation. Get your pen and …
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