Home Improvement Articles
Move or Remodel? How to Decide What's Right for Your Family
The House That No Longer Fits It often starts on an ordinary evening. The kids are finally in bed, and you're at the kitchen table with a laptop open. One night you're scrolling real estate listings. Next, you're saving ...
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Turning the Basement into a Comfortable, Livable Family Space
For many homeowners, the basement slowly becomes the forgotten level of the house. At first, it feels practical. There is room for holiday decorations, extra furniture, old toys, ...
How Do You Minimize Change Orders in a Remodel? Clarity Is the Key
The most effective way to minimize change orders in a remodeling project is through thorough planning and clear decisions before construction begins. When layouts, materials, and ...
Mastering the Art of Multi-Purpose Design in Greater Lafayette Homes
Have you ever walked through your home and felt that something was missing? Ever sensed that your rooms could offer more? With today's diverse lifestyles, homes need to adapt and ...
How To Choose the Perfect Pantry for Your Lafayette or West Lafayette Kitchen
A kitchen pantry is an essential part of the home kitchen and has been for centuries. It provides the extra storage space we all need to keep our food prep surfaces clutter-free ...
3 Ways to Let the Sun Shine In: Differences Between a Screened-In Porch, Three-Season Room, and a Sunroom
Spending time in nature reduces stress, promotes healing, and supports peaceful living. But when uncomfortable temperatures or precipitation prevents you from venturing outdoors, ...
Five Home Renovation Projects Perfect for Summer
While summer is the unofficial time for vacations and BBQ’s, it is also a popular time for home remodeling projects. The warmer drier weather makes it ideal to make changes to ...
10 Ways to Winterize your Midwest Home
Winters here in Indiana—just like anywhere in the Midwest—can be severe. Your home is your most significant financial investment, so it’s extremely important to prepare it well ...
What do you love about your home?
I recently ran across the Tour de Lafayette-West Lafayette website. As I started watching the videos of local homeowners talking lovingly about the unique architectural features ...
Picture or Rendering?
Can you tell the difference between these two pictures? On first glance both images appear pretty similar. While they are of the same space, the image on the top is a real picture ...