Get em while their hot! Group Certifications. I am a member of several trade groups, all of them offering certifications to members who want to show they have done over and above what is required to be counted as a professional in their industry. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry has CR= Certified Remodeler, [...]

The Hidden Facets of Bathroom Remodels By Diane Menke I just got off the phone with our lead carpenter who was calling from a job site where we are replacing a powder room and laundry closet combo. He let me know that in the spot where we need to locate the new toilet, we have [...]

It’s unlikely you have too much storage space, but if you really want to open up the wall space, consider whether you need the upper cabinets at all. Can everything be stored in the cabinets underneath, or in a nearby kitchen armoire? Will simple shelves serve your needs? All things considered, if cabinets are still [...]

Start collecting samples…tile, counter material ideas, ads for appliances of interest etc., and haunt kitchen resource stores. Talk to the staff designers. See what’s out there in person. Now that you are armed with measurements, you’ll be able to estimate approximately how much tile or countertop material you might need, or how much “play” you [...]

You’ve done your initial due diligence by identifying the pluses and minuses of your kitchen set-up and have given some thought to your style preferences. Next you have to… Get Real This means you can’t guess about dimensions to get the right quantity and/or size of any new materials or products. Measure your kitchen and [...]