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Height Standards for Bath Vanities & Kitchen Counters

Sunday, June 27th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Custom Cabinets, Design Tips, Kitchens, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

By Annette Parrish, Vice President     When it comes to heights for bath and kitchen countertops, the standard should be based on the needs of the residents.  The main purpose for remodeling is not just to make it prettier, but to also make it ...

Personalize Your Home to Meet Your Changing Needs

Monday, June 14th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Design Tips, Green Building Topics, Historic Homes, Landscaping, Timely Home Upgrades | 2 Comments »

By Larry Parrish- CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    Don’t be moved by age. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age-in-place, meaning to live at home safely, independently and comfortably.    With Universal Design principals, this has ...

Closet Organization 101

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 Posted in Custom Cabinets, Design Tips, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization, Spring | No Comments »

    By Annette Parrish- Vice President   Who wouldn’t want a beautiful closet like the "After"  pictured here—large, bright, and ultra organized?  Even the most beautiful closet should be extremely efficient and functional or it will soon become a large, bright, disorganized mess.     As we're ...

Shoe Cobbler’s Kids and Contractor’s Wives

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Kitchens, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Timely Home Upgrades | 6 Comments »

    [caption id="attachment_1973" align="alignnone" width="478" caption="The Before & After of our very own kitchen remodeled...by us."][/caption]   By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    This article was originally published in 2003. The kitchen was recently featured in the Kitchens are Cooking Home Tour May ...

Remodeling Down Under

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Basements, Building Trends, Design Tips, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish- President, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP     When thinking about adding space to their home, many homeowners tend to overlook the obvious solution right under their feet--the basement. This is understandable, since so many basements are dark, damp uninviting spaces ...

Q: We’re about to begin architectural design for a new living room addition on our home. Are there any pitfalls we should watch out for?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Additions, Architecture, Construction Process, FAQ, Interior Design, Money-Saving Tips, Remodels/Additions, Space-Saving/Organization | No Comments »

A: I recommend that you create a detailed plan of furnishings and equipment in all the rooms. Otherwise you may be surprised later to find that your furniture doesn’t fit, or that the room doesn’t function the way you want ...

Timely Home Upgrades

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 Posted in Aging-in-Place & Handicap Mobility, Building Trends, Design Tips, Energy-Saving Tips, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Safety Hazards, Timely Home Upgrades | 2 Comments »

By Annette Parrish- Vice President   In today’s economy, it’s important to maintain and protect the investment you have in your home. If you’re trying to save money now by delaying maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, keep in mind that it will only ...

Q—We’ve heard about radiant floor heating, and wonder if it would be a good idea for our whole-house remodeling project.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 Posted in Construction Costs, Design Tips, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Flooring, Freezing Temp. Problems, Green Building Topics, Heating/Cooling, Home Luxury, Materials- Construction, Money-Saving Tips, Remodels/Additions, Winter | No Comments »

A—I’ll list some of the pros and cons, and let you decide: Radiant heat can be more expensive to install—as much as 20-50% or more. Radiant heat does not provide ductwork for ...

Q—Our contractor plans to use “Scissor trusses” to create a vaulted ceiling in our family-room addition. What is a scissor truss?

Monday, February 1st, 2010 Posted in Additions, Architecture, Blueprints, Construction Terms, Design Tips, FAQ, Remodels/Additions, Roofing/Ceilings, Structural Issues, Ventilation | No Comments »

A—You’ve probably seen more conventional roof trusses being installed on new homes under construction. They are engineered and factory-fabricated structural members designed to effectively span wide areas, often without center support. Typically with a triangular shape, they incorporate the roof ...

Q—I saw a hot water dispenser at a friend’s house recently, and would like one in my kitchen. How do they work? Are they difficult to install?

Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Electrical, FAQ, Handyman/Small Jobs, Interior Design, Kitchens, Plumbing, Remodels/Additions, Winter | No Comments »

A—These dispensers are miniature water heaters with their own electric heating element and storage reservoirs of 1/3 or ½ gallon, capable of delivering approximately 60 cups of near-boiling water per hour. They are usually installed in the cabinet under the ...
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