How to Pick the Perfect Paint

Paint samplesA simple coat of paint can make a huge impact on any room. That’s pretty simple isn’t it! Or wait, is it really? Most people I know at one point or another have picked the WRONG color of paint. And while it’s a pain to have to repaint, it doesn’t take as long or cost as much as say replacing the countertop because it’s wrong… But I’ve got some simple things that you can do to help you choose the best color for your room the first time around. Read more

Getting your Home Ready for Winter

Anyone who has lived in the Northern part of the United States for any length of time knows that now is the time to get all those pesky winter preparation tasks completed before the cold and damp of winter sets in.  We’ve created a list of the top 10 things you can do to prepare your home for winter. Read more

So Many Tile Options!

Tile is beautiful and durable.  It can make a striking statement in any room.  But is selecting the right color and size tile enough? Not really! There are a wide variety of tile types available.  Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses and it’s important to pick the right one for your project.   Read more

How to Prepare a Room for Remodeling

You and your home are about to embark on the exciting adventure of remodeling.  You’ve seen your dreams come to life on paper.  You’ve selected everything you want to include in your home remodel.  In weeks (or days) your home will undergo the exciting process of demolition and then rebuilding.  And eventually your space will blossom into the room you’ve always dreamed it could be.  Read more

The Range Hood and your Kitchen Remodel

In the past several years range hoods have gone from being purely practical to a being an interesting way to add to the overall design of your kitchen.  If you are looking at remodeling your kitchen, it’s important to find the correct balance of functional and interesting design in your new range hood.  Read more

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets

Many home remodelers and kitchen designers will suggest that the first thing to do when planning a kitchen remodel is to pick the cabinets for your kitchen.  There are a couple of great reasons for this.  Read more

Andrew Haste Honored With Big50 Award

Andrew Haste, owner of Riverside Construction LLC, has been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. The 2013 Big50 winners are featured in the May issue of REMODELING, Read more

2013 Design Trends for Kitchens and Baths

Every year Professional Remodeler magazine creates a list of top design trends for the year.  Their list is based on the results of surveys done of designers who help homeowners remodel both kitchens and baths.  Here are 10 of  the design trends that we most commonly see from their list. Read more

Andy’s Top 10 Home Enhancements #1 Deck

Nothing improves your ability to spend enjoyable time outside like a deck.  If planned appropriately, it can be like adding an extra room to your home!  Read more

Andy’s Top 10 Enhancements #2 Garage Storage

Are your yard tools and other garage items getting out of hand in your garage?  Garage storage, like this unit made from Wellborn cabinets, may be exactly what you’re looking for.  Read more