Have you ever thought about crawling out your bedroom window? If you are beyond your teenage years, I doubt it. According to International Building Code (IBC) egress windows are required for every bedroom. Egress windows are defined as windows that can be used as an exit or are large enough for a fireman with full… Continue reading Can You Crawl Out Your Bedroom Window?
Category: exteriors
What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”
What are the top things in your life that are the most important? Your children, your marriage, family, friends…? You invest time and energy in those items because you care about them. Why not invest in your home? It’s one of the largest financial investments that you have! Homes need your attention just like everything… Continue reading What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”
An Outdoor Shower Will Make Your Day!
After a vibrant and fun day outside, I can’t quite describe the enjoyment of taking an outdoor shower. The dirtier you are, the better the shower! If you have kids and/or a dog, it is well worth your investment! Here are a few suggestions: Make sure that you install hot & cold water for your… Continue reading An Outdoor Shower Will Make Your Day!
What’s Up with White Walls?
No doubt, white is back. Being a girl who likes color, I fought pretty hard to not join the crowd. That was until I painted the shop… WHITE! To be specific, Benjamin Moore, Simply White. And you know what? It looks great! The art looks great! The furniture looks great right along with the rugs.… Continue reading What’s Up with White Walls?
420 RENO… My Master Bedroom “Door”
Do you have a door to your bedroom? Admittedly, while I’ve always had a door, I have often not had a lock (an unfortunate fact as a parent). Since I live in a bungalow, figuring out the entry to the master bedroom in our latest renovation was a bit of a challenge. In the end, I… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Master Bedroom “Door”
Ready, Set… Go? (PART 2)
Yesterday, I blogged about planning for a renovation project. I wanted to shed more light on my approach as the Designer in this process. 1) My proposals are valid for 14 days. I do this because I want to work with people who are committed to working with me and moving forward on the project in… Continue reading Ready, Set… Go? (PART 2)
Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)
Most designers will tell you that the most challenging part of our job is educating our clients about the process of the industry. Most homeowners will express their frustration about the stress and steep learning curve involved. Here are a few KEY things to know before starting to plan for your project: 1) Know your… Continue reading Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)
Why You Should Pull a Building Permit
Can you see the building permit in my Living Room window? Yes, it is still there because technically I do not yet have my CO (Certificate of Occupancy). Now, we have lived in the house during the entire renovation so… I was indeed still “occupying” the premises. In other words, they cannot make you leave… Continue reading Why You Should Pull a Building Permit
420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
As the renovation is drawing to an end, I have already lined up a cleaning company to come just as soon as the door has hit the contractor’s back-side. I had two companies bid and I actually took the higher bid because it was well organized and spelled out their scope of services plus, they… Continue reading 420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!
420 RENO… My Biggest Critic
Well, I will divulge that my biggest critic is my son. He is an engineer student at Northeastern University and an avid cyclist. In other words, his brain is always putting things together and doing math. Now, while I find is questions frustrating, they are also thought provocative and challenging. He hasn’t been home much during… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Biggest Critic