Janet Cook There are two major building and remodeling industry shows where vendors showcase their products for professionals: the International Builders Show (IBS), and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (KBIS). New products can be submitted to be recognized as a significant gain in technology and design. Here are some of our favorites that won…
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Community News, June 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook June is a time to celebrate dads. Not much has been written about what a man wants for their bathroom remodel—I looked! It is his space, too, and there are personal wants for his daily experience he may not have mentioned. Another area men tend to make do is outdoor cooking at a…
Community News, May 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook May is a month we remember the gift of mothers in our life. Whether you want to make your wife feel special or your mom(s), what better gift that keeps on giving than making the bathroom fit for a queen? Here are six touches of luxury that will help her feel pampered: Heated…
Community News, March 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook More people are staying home and travelling less, making it a great time for home remodeling to create an oasis in the backyard! We are the envy of our northern neighbors for our extended beautiful weather, and with strategic design you can open up new possibilities on how you work, play, relax, or…
Community News, February 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook February is a great month to focus on what we love. Do you love your home? Does every room love you back? Designing a home that will look as fresh today as it will 10 years from now is a great investment in your own enjoyment, as well as a future return. Here…
Community News, January 2021
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook January is a time of committing to health, and a healthy home environment can boost well-being. An emerging field of study is neuroarchitecture, the study of how the brain and body responds to being indoors. There is a science that is learning how the indoor quality of air, light, intensity of sound, and the…
Community News, December 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to think of family gatherings and assess if our home serves our needs for now, and the future as we age. It used to be questions such as can someone with a walker or in a stroller or wheelchair have easy access? Now that we have experienced a pandemic,…
Community News, October 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook October is designated National Kitchen and Bath month, for they are considered the most important rooms for homeowners. We are going to look into the bathroom remodeling design trends for 2020. Remodeling activity is high, and people want a luxurious spa-like feel for their bathroom where they launch into their day and wind…
Community News, September 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook How does one prepare for the start of a remodeling project? Take advantage of the anticipation of the beautiful transformation by taking the time to declutter and pack items on display. Even with heavy-duty plastic barriers to close off the construction zones, dust will still be afloat and drift throughout the house, especially…
Community News, July 2020
The Remodeling Corner
Janet Cook Building design and home remodeling has been influenced by epidemics over history. In the 1800s, cholera necessitated plumbing and sewer systems to provide clean drinking water and removal of waste. Tuberculosis was the world’s most infectious disease until it was discovered that sunshine and fresh air helped people recover. Building innovations included stronger…