central ohio: REMODELING: Cost Variances for Room Additions - 06/17/11 03:50 AM
Is it time to expand your home to your desired comfort?  When people are considering remodeling or doing a room addition, they are always thinking about that bottom line cost for the project. Although because of the amount of information available today, most can get a good idea through research. 
In the initial meeting, there is a common question about the price of a project, whether it is a kitchen or bathroom remodel or an addition.  Room addition costs are typically specified in dollars per square foot to provide a rough estimate. Those cost estimates are commonly 30-50% higher than a … (2 comments)

central ohio: COUNTERTOPS: How to match your requirements for style, function and price. - 06/06/11 02:55 AM
Remember the old saying about kitchen floors being so clean that you could eat off them?  Well how about that kitchen countertops can be strong enough to walk on?  As consumers venture out to select a countertop for their project, they begin by visiting showrooms of stone suppliers where they can get the most helpful information.  This process usually begins with 4 simple questions by the consumer.
•·         What is the difference between solid surface and natural stone?
•·         What are the advantages of each?
•·         How much will it cost?
•·         How do I take care of my countertop?
 In … (0 comments)

central ohio: Remodeling Kitchens & Baths Most Common Mistakes - 06/01/11 07:32 AM
- Traffic Flow
Since kitchens tend to be the most used room in the house, potential home buyers look for roomy kitchens that are open to other areas of the house and have plenty of workspace.  Kitchens that not only look good, but have great traffic flow and adequate work space, will not only benefit you and your everyday activities but it will also mean a better bottom line when it comes time to sell.  It is a common practice for homeowners to add cabinets or larger amenities and forget about the use of the kitchen or bathroom. We need to … (3 comments)

central ohio: Designing a Bathroom Considering Key Elements for Functionality and Price - 06/01/11 06:06 AM
A feeling of tranquility is one of those elusive concepts: To escape the daily stress of life challenges that overpower our physical and emotional state of mind. The comfort of a space is not only contingent on the luxuries that indulge the body, but also ease the mind. Organization is vital, and clever storage creates a soothing space. Achieving a sense of comfort through the design of a space means different things to different people. Although, most will agree that when it comes to the bathroom space, it needs to be a peaceful retreat. People are searching for a flexible design … (2 comments)

central ohio: Room Additions- What will my project cost in Central Ohio - 04/08/09 08:42 AM
 
We have a common question in our initial meetings about the price of a project whether it is a new addition, kitchen or bathroom. These prices are based on our experience for Central Ohio.
Most customers have a pre-conceived idea of how much their room addition will cost.  The truth is that most customers guess the price of their addition to be 50% to 80% of the actual cost.  A standard room addition will initially run 125.00 per square foot up to 150.00 per square foot with the size and design being the variable. We have had quite a few … (0 comments)