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Permitting a Project
Permits Protect The Homeowner In Clark County, or local city jurisdictions, permits are needed for most major remodel plans. In fact, some smaller jobs need a permit, too: any fence over 6-feet high, any deck more than 30 inches off the ground, and any...
Parade of Homes Kitchen Ideas
The 40th edition of the Clark County Parade of Homes ended a few weeks ago and gave parade goers all kinds of new ideas for their home remodeling projects. Parade homes never fail to showcase innovative ideas for energy efficiency, floor plans, or enjoying...
Custom Cabinetry
During a home remodel, walls can be stripped down to the studs or even taken out completely. Wiring moved, plumbing upgraded, and so on. But where a remodeler really makes their mark is how they put it all back together again. Yes, how a home is wired, plumbed, or...
Master Suite Floor Plans
Master(ful) Suites The master suite is one area of the house where you can, literally, bathe in luxury. If you are able to add a little room to the suite - either by adding on to the house or stealing a little room from an adjoining area - there are few limits to the...
Handicap Accessibility
Remodeling the Kitchen for the Handicapped Homeowner With more and more people aging in place, a home they moved into 20 years ago may no longer be able to serve the homeowner’s lifestyle today. While many aspects of the home may need to be changed if the homeowner...
Upscale Remodeling
What's Worth It? As with all remodeling projects, a close eye needs to be kept on the budget. But even if you’re looking to really “do it up,” there are very few instances where you can make a decent return on your investment. When looking to make an upscale change to...
Stone Veneer Siding
Spending money to make money - even if you're staying put With the real estate market rocketing skyward, many homeowners are opting to stay put instead of looking to move. However, staying put doesn't necessarily mean standing pat. While remodeling now may be an act...
Budgeting for a Bathroom Remodel
At one point, that pink-tiled shower was top of the line fancy. No one knows when that time was, but it's definitely time for a bathroom remodel. Why stop at the shower? That gold embossed wallpaper should probably come down and the vanity could use an update. Some...
Basement Remodel
With the hot weather already making an appearance this year, people are clamoring for a cool place to go. If you're lucky, you may already have one right under your nose. Or feet. Often viewed as a musty place where spiders wait in ambush, basements are naturally the...
Bathroom Countertop Materials
While kitchen countertops see more of the action when it comes to the grind of every day living, bathroom countertops also see its share of day-to-day use. But the two types of countertops endure different kinds of wear and tear. Toothpaste, makeup, hair products, and...