Insulation Institute Many homeowners realize that insulation is a must to keeping our homes comfortable and energy-efficient. There are many questions that come to mind. How do we safely remove old insulation? Also, when insulating a home, the decision between spray foam and fiberglass can be difficult; but what is the difference between the two types? Hopefully, this blog can help clear up some of these questions. Safely Removing Old Insulation You’ll need to make sure that the insulation you are removing does not contain traces of asbestos. This is very important if your [...]

This article was written by our friends, Dan and Pat Hurst who co-own Hurst Design Build Remodel located in Northeast Ohio. They both have 20 years in the remodeling industry and Hurst is an award-winning remodeling firm and has been recognized Best of Houzz each year since 2012 for service and design. Pinterest and Houzz Change the Remodeling Process for the Better Online design-sharing sites are helping remodelers communicate and collaborate. “’l know what I like when I see it.” Sound familiar? Whether you have a knack for design or you have absolutely no concept of how to create an [...]

Featured Image: RLB Architecture Designing or decorating your home is an enjoyable task. The bedroom and the living room are often the first rooms to get a makeover, but how about the other spaces in your home? Your kitchen and bathroom should not be left behind. The kitchen is probably one of the areas in your home where activities are high – you cook your meals there every day. You should, therefore, make it a place where cooking will be a joy and not a bothersome chore. On the other hand, a bathroom is a place where you [...]

Featured Image Source: Traditional Beams If you want to make your home more trendy, floating shelf ideas can be simple yet effective way to remix your space. Floating shelves do not have visible brackets, but rather attach directly to your wall. This allows them to integrate seamlessly into your existing design or become a focal point. There are many ways to add floating shelves and they can be a great feature in your living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, laundry room, or entryway. Floating shelves are truly flexible in placement and style, but also very functional. Some types of [...]

Featured Image Source: Pinterest In case you're somebody who uses their extra time in DIY projects, these workshop ideas are for you. If you are into carpentry, metalworking, and automobile and electronics repairs, you know the worth of a comfortable, devoted workshop. However, putting up such a workspace in the house isn't always simple. Particularly, space constraints and worries over privacy and how much chaos and noise you'll make can smother your motivation to tinker, fix, and build. There are approaches to plan a flexible workspace that gives you a chance to appreciate quality time with your creative projects. [...]

Featured Image Source: www.techo-bloc.com More and more homeowners are escaping the daily routine of cooking indoors by building an outdoor kitchen in the comfort of their backyards. This popular trend allows families to get outdoors, enjoy the serenity of nature, and add new experiences different from the typical lunch or dinner. Building a kitchen in your backyard is not all difficult, especially with the right ideas in mind. Get away from the mundane habit of cooking inside with little to no windows. Give yourself and your family a breath of fresh air with one of our outdoor kitchen ideas [...]

Featured Image Source: BBG Construction If you are looking for small laundry room ideas, you have come to the right place. We have a lot of ideas for small laundry rooms to make them truly look gorgeous and functional. Even if you have a tiny space to work with, there are plenty of ways to make it appear larger than it is. The laundry room is certainly one of the most unappealing, utilitarian areas in the house. In particular, people often take it for granted and only notice when an appliance breaks down, and they have no choice but [...]

Featured Image Source: www.jungleecamp.com If you are struggling with tool storage ideas, this post is for you. The majority of us see our storage spaces with a mixture of fear and guilt. Above all, we all know that we need to store and sort out our tools and supplies properly, yet most of the time, such things join the omnipresent mess we usually avoid to address. Luckily, today's houses consider the need for appropriate utility units. In addition, they look to incorporate storage system into the general feel of the home and the greater landscape. From rolling toolboxes to [...]