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A home remodel is not only a great way to improve the functionality of the house, but it can also help increase your home’s overall value. That being said, not all remodeling projects will have the same impact– your dollar will go further in some areas of your home in comparison to others. Here are four remodeling spaces that can potentially increase the value of your home. Kitchen Remodel Not only is the kitchen the heart of the home, it is also one of the most valuable rooms in the ...
Read MoreKitchens truly make a house a home. It’s a place for creation, where people come together to make beautiful (and tasty!) things. Keeping up with your kitchen’s needs can save you a lot of money and heartache in the long run. Not sure if you’re ready for a kitchen remodel? Here are a few signs that you may just need to get to work on a kitchen remodel: Appliances are run down. Unfortunately, kitchen appliances do not last forever. Whether it’s the oven taking too long to cook or the...
Read MoreIn most homes, the bathroom is probably the most used space out of the entire house. And yet, oftentimes homeowners don’t spend the proper time remodeling and keeping this room up-to-date. With so many people using this space, it’s important to stay on top of the bathroom and make sure it stays current with the popular design trends. To make sure your bathroom doesn’t fall short this year, here are four trends that will both be prominent in 2017 and enduring for years to come. Colo...
Read MoreSince winter tends to mean more time indoors, you might have noticed things in your house that you didn’t notice before. Perhaps there is a mountain of socks on a specific chair, maybe you feel a cold draft coming in from the outside that you have never noticed before. Whatever it is for you, be sure to use this time wisely by considering the changes you want to make around the house and get started on them! Here are a few that we suggest you work on for the remainder of the winter months. ...
Read MoreIt’s a new year, which means that there are new home design trends and tastes on the rise. Need help keeping up? Progressive Builders is happy to share five kitchen remodeling trends forecasted for 2017. Paint the kitchen gray. Grays have always been a color of classic sophistication, but the mood of the room can change depending on what else is in your kitchen. For example, matching this cool color with warmer colors creates a very different feeling than when it is paired with similar...
Read MoreDid you know that the average cost of a load of laundry costs about 68 cents? This doesn’t sound like much, but think about it – how many loads of a laundry does your family do per week? Multiply that by 52 weeks per year, and that’s a pretty penny. Most laundry expenses come from heating the water for the washing machine and heating the air for the dryer, but there are some changes that you can make to save money and energy in your laundry room. Here’s how: Upgrade your machine. ...
Read MoreIf you are remodeling the bathroom, there are definitely some things homeowners should know about before they get started. By looking over the design tips below, you can save yourself a lot of time, money and headaches! Understand lighting. It’s important to understand what kind of lighting will suit your needs, as in whether you’d like hard or soft lighting. If the bathroom doesn’t have a lot of natural light, you might consider using halogen bulbs to recreate the sun’s rays. Als...
Read MorePicking the right paint color for a kitchen remodel can be difficult. You have to ask yourself lots of questions: What kind of space are you trying to create? Are you planning on doing a lot of entertaining and want the room to sizzle and pop? Do you want this room to give you a sense of peace as you make dinner after a long day at the office? Knowing the answers to these can help you make a pain color decision. But it’s also important to know that different paint colors create different tones...
Read MoreWhen completing a kitchen remodel, the sheer amount of options for countertop materials can be surprising! This surface is important for practical and design purposes, and you want to make sure that whatever you choose will not only fit your budget today, but also your needs in the future. To help you pick which material will be best for your countertops, take a look at a few different options below: Tile Counters Tiles of different material, such as ceramic and stone, can be incredibly st...
Read MoreIf windows are seen as the eyes to a house, then dressing up this part of the home is rather important. Whether it’s with blinds or with shades, these accessories can be a key design element in your home. So what will you choose to enhance your home? The main difference between blinds and shades is the material used to make them: blinds are usually made of firmer material, such as wood, metal, or hard plastic, while shades are usually made of fabric. These choices can feel overwhelming, esp...
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