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This site embraces a philosophy of home remodeling that makes it more than just a home makeover. It embraces the occasion of a remodeling project as an opportunity for lifestyle enhancement beyond the mere mechanics of the operation.
Our philosophy combines the principles of Universal Design in the execution of the project with holistic forward planning that embraces the furtherance of your quality of life into the future.
There are things on this site that you, and most remodeling contractors for that matter, have likely yet to hear of. This is not to say that you should include everything you find here in your planning. But the fact that you are aware of them and can consider them puts you in a position to make better decisions.
Our purpose is to arm you with essential knowledge that will help you avoid pain, regret, and unnecessary expense. And, as we state in our site banner, you should have this knowledge before you even pick up a hammer or call a remodeling contractor
We cover broad conceptual topics and combine that with a great deal of detailed information. This is broken down into the following six main sections:
In this part of our site, we expand on our philosophy of remodeling and cover:
We cover kitchen remodeling in great detail. The discussions include:
We cover bathroom remodeling in detail. And this includes:
In a remodeling context, the Interior space is everything in the house separate and apart from the kitchen and bathrooms, which always get the lion’s share of attention. Our coverage of the interior space includes:
Home management and enhancement covers a variety of topics. They are related to the many ways one can improve the living space. and make it more manageable. And it is helpful to have them in mind when planning a remodeling project. Topics include, in no particular order:
Yard and garden remodel topics include outdoor and indoor/outdoor topics:
If you are remodeling or renovating a home, you first had to buy it and you will eventually want to sell it. So, in that context, we offer the advice below. This catalog will grow.
This site is a reference tool for people contemplating a remodel project. The various posts on the site are set out in a logical order and linked together within the text for easy reference. And you can always refer to the menus to find a topic that is on your mind.
You will frequently find external links in the posts on this site. These will take you to related information on the Internet. This information is intended to expand your knowledge of the topic at hand.
We offer advice on the types of products and materials that should be components of a remodeling project. And we frequently illustrate our points by referring to product links on Amazon and elsewhere to help readers with their research. In this regard, please refer to the affiliate disclaimers on this site.
The remodeling information on this site is comprehensive but does not offer DIY guidance. Nor does it go into explanations of the nails, pipes, wiring, and other work associated with the various trades involved in a remodeling project. There is plenty of this kind of information on YouTube.
Rather this site has multiple other specific purposes that we hope you will find helpful. These are: