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Proper Bathroom Ventilation

April 22, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

Whether your bathroom is large and spacious or small and cozy, maintaining proper ventilation is essential in preventing moisture problems and keeping the air refreshed. The location and size of your bathroom will determine your ventilation options.  Because a half bath doesn’t contain a bathtub or shower, it doesn’t house as much moisture as a full bathroom would.  Still, an exhaust fan for venting odors and maintaining good air movement is beneficial.  Another example would be a basement bathroom.  It might not be a good candidate for a window that opens, but a short row of vented glass blocks could be a possibility. What is CFM? Ventilation Fans:  A CFM is a measurement of air flow, so you’ll see references to CFM’s on exhaust fan packaging.  The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI.org) recommends 1 CFM per square foot for bathrooms up to 100 square feet.  For example, if your bathroom is … Continued

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A Vintage-Inspired Bathroom Remodel

April 22, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

 It can be exhausting to keep up with design trends that often seem to change overnight. Today’s doorless showers and minimalist fixtures could be obsolete tomorrow. Instead of giving yourself a headache trying to keep up with all the latest styles, why not go vintage with your next bathroom remodel? Even if your home was built in the past few years, it’s simple to give your bathroom a vintage feel. Here are a few things to think about as you plan your home improvement project. Claw-footed tub. The stand-alone, claw-footed tub is a classic element of a vintage bathroom remodel. If you can find an antique claw-footed tub in Indiana, so much the better—don’t worry if you can’t, though, because some companies also make reproduction tubs. Console sink. Bathroom sanitation became very important in the 1910s, and sinks with exposed plumbing helped with both ventilation and thorough cleaning. For a … Continued

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Thinking About Remodeling Your Kitchen Floor?

April 22, 2015 | Kitchen Remodeling

With all of the appliances and wares of a modern kitchen, the flooring can sometimes be lost in the jumble during a kitchen remodeling. Just because your kitchen floor lies beneath your feet doesn’t mean it should be overlooked! There are many considerations when choosing the best material for constructing your ideal kitchen floor. Accidents in the kitchen are inevitable, and with kids or pets involved, they can be an everyday occurrence. If this sounds familiar, it’s important to choose a kitchen flooring material that is easy to clean and is durable. With the threat of spills and muddy footprints, it’s also important to consider a flooring option that doesn’t stain or discolor easily. Popular materials like laminate and tile can be a breeze to clean and come in a variety of designs and colors. Just because you need to keep your kitchen floor clean and functional doesn’t mean you … Continued

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Tips for a Successful Bathroom Remodeling

April 22, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to concentrate on when you’re starting a bathroom remodeling project. We’ve provided some handy tips to help you prioritize your needs and make your remodeling project go even more smoothly. Set a realistic budget for yourself and stick to it. Do some research beforehand to make sure that the amount you have set aside will be sufficient to do the job well. Choose your fixtures wisely. It’s not every day that you will be ripping out a shower or bathtub. It’s okay to spend several days deciding what shower or bathtub you’d like to install; after all, you’ll have to live with it for a long time. Visit several different stores—there are many in the Indianapolis area. Try it out. You wouldn’t buy a new pair of shoes without trying them on, so why would you buy a new bathtub without sitting in it … Continued

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Basement Finishing Project: A Basement Craft Room

April 22, 2015 | Basement Finishing

Homeowners that plan on doing a lot of remodeling generally plan to renovate one room a year. This year, the answer could be right under your feet: your unfinished basement. One of the ways you could make use of this space is by creating a basement craft room. So gather up your scissors, paper, glue, markers, paints, stickers and sewing supplies from your cluttered home office, and give them a space of their own. Basement Craft Rooms Are On The Rise Surprisingly, the craft industry has actually seen an increase throughout Indiana in the past few years, despite the economic downturn. Whether people are cutting back by making their own gifts or turning to crafts as a means of “creative therapy,” a crafting resurgence has hit the United States in a big way. A Basement Craft Room Benefits All It doesn’t matter which medium of craft you prefer, whether it … Continued

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Adding a Room Addition to Your Home

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

If you love your current Indianapolis home and neighborhood but find yourself in need of more space, you may want to consider adding on a room addition. Hiring a contractor for a room additions is a great idea when building an in-law suite or adding a sunroom. Room additions like this can be big undertaking. Permits, zoning and neighborhood covenants all have to be taken into consideration before you ever even pound a nail. Also remember a large part of your house, if not all of it will be out of commission for various amounts of time. Step By Step Room Addtions The first step to take is contacting your municipalities informing them of the intent to add on to your house. They will be able to tell you what federal, state and local building codes you need to follow during your construction project and issue the appropriate permits. More specifically, … Continued

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Basics to Building a Staircase

April 22, 2015 | General Contractor

Building a staircase, even a short one, isn’t an easy task. It requires precise measurements and careful calculations. It is argued that building a staircase is one of the most difficult do-it-yourself projects to take on. If you do not believe you are capable of finishing the project completely by yourself get a hold of your Indianapolis general contractor to assist you or at least answer any questions you may have. If you think it is something you are ready to attempt continue to read for the three basic steps to building a staircase. Three Main Components To Building A Staircase There are three main components to a typical staircase: stringers, treads and risers. Stringers, typically cut from 2 x 12s, are the sloped boards that support the other components and carry the weight of people walking on the stairs. They’re typically spaced 16 inches at the center. Treads form … Continued

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Building An In-Law Suite In Your Home

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

According to US Census Bureau projections, the elderly population will more than double between 2000 and 2030, growing from 35 million to over 70 million. What this means is that many Americans will be facing decisions on how to care for their aging parents, often at the same time that they are raising their children. Many families are opting to bring their parents into their own homes. One way you can do this is by adding an in-law suite on to your house. This home improvement project allows both families to maintain some privacy and provide for the needs of the parents. Our professional contractors can design the suite to include the necessary features for your family. Typically, in-law suites contain a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and a private entrance. You want to build an area that your parents feel like is their own but where you are also close enough … Continued

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Sunroom Room Addtion

April 22, 2015 | Room Addition

The sun is shining and the weather is starting to warm up. You may dread working inside more and more as the summer months get near. What if you could enjoy the sun while still working inside? The answer is simple, a room addition. But not just any room, a luxurious and relaxing sunroom. Adding a sunroom to your home is a great way to open up additional living space without having to go to the expense of adding on a full room addition. Sunrooms are constructed from various building materials including brick, wood, glass and sometimes aluminum framing. Sunrooms are versatile spaces. Sun Room Uses Not only is a sunroom the perfect place to sit down with your laptop and get a jump start on this week’s work load. It is also a great spot to take a break from the demands of the world and catch some shut-eye. … Continued

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Sea-Inspired Bathroom Remodel

April 22, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

If you have been staring at the same dull and worn out bathroom décor for years and have finally decided that you need change, it may be time for your to consider bathroom remodeling. In this constantly hectic world it may be calming for you to derive your bathroom remodeling concept from elements of nature. You could capture a forest using dark greens and earth tone accents, or you could get inspiration from a desert using different tan, yellow and brown ranges. If you have a bathroom space that needs to have a more open feel pick an element of nature that focuses on bright colors, the sea. The ocean and beach give off a relaxing feel that has probably already influenced your bathroom without you noticing. Examples of this are when people have calming sea salts or enjoy wading in the bathtub. Now all you have to do is … Continued

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