The Pros and Cons of Cement Tile There are many homeowners who choose cement tile for their home, similarly, you may be thinking of switching to cement tile yourself. Use the following guide to learn the pros and cons of cement tile. Gallery of photos for...
Adorn Your Home With Natural Wood Tone Flooring In 2018, the trend of dark wood floors has been declining in many homes. Homeowners are looking to brighten their home with lighter toned wood floors, and they are using a matte finish to make their wooden...
Enhance Your Kitchen With Your Backsplash There is nothing like a backsplash to add a little pizzazz to your kitchen. You can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns to fit your interior. However, the wide selection of backsplashes can be...
What is Terrazzo? Terrazzo is a composite material designed for floors and walls. It is made of elements such as marble, granite, glass or quartz, and it is poured with a polymeric, cementitious binder or both. The material can be precast or poured into place. The...
Tile ‘rugs’, wide planks and blond wood are still going strong heading into 2018 Inlaid tile “rugs” are having a moment, popping up as a stylish and unexpected design element in new and renovated homes. Wide planks and blond wood are also taking flooring to a new...
As cooler weather approaches, consider cozying up to a flickering flame. A pre-fabricated fireplace can be installed in any home with little hassle. Got fireplace envy? As Fall weather approaches it means the holidays are close behind. A hearth and mantel...
Not Just the Look, But How They Function is Key to Choosing Your Kitchen Counters When Matt and I bought our classic 1930s stucco five years ago, we were happy that a good amount of updates had already been done to the old girl. Some we liked, some we didn't. One...
Location, location, location -- you've heard it before. Where your home is located is a top priority for many reasons and can directly affect your home's value, among other factors. So when you're ready to choose a lot to build your home on, consider the following:...
Allowances and Working With Your Project Budget Just like when you received a certain amount of allowance as a kid, when you build a new home, your contractor sets your product allowances. These are incorporated into your overall budget. Getting a good grasp of how...