Is Shiplap Wood the Right Decision for Your Home?

Are you wondering if shiplap wood is the right decision for your home project? Most people love shiplap and I’m right along with them. Chip and Joanna Gains of Fixer Upper literally created #shiplap. It’s pretty rare that I actually like something on HGTV because it’s not relaxing for me to watch – after all,… Continue reading Is Shiplap Wood the Right Decision for Your Home?

Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1

The old formica countertops from the 80’s with wood trim have finally come to their days of retirement. Actually, the formica is probably still in great shape, it’s the wood that has given out… formica seems to last for forever (like it or not). So it begs the question: now what? Options given a comparable… Continue reading Finding the Right Countertops_ Part 1

What Kind of Siding Do You Have?

If you are doing a significant renovation/ addition or building a new construction home, the first question that you will be asked by a contractor is: what kind of siding were you thinking? The reason why you want to select your siding early in the project is because the prices vary greatly between types, and… Continue reading What Kind of Siding Do You Have?

How to Make Your Home Look High-End

Let’s face it, most people want their homes to look high-end without the price tag. There has been a huge movement in the building industry to bring affordable products at a reasonable price to the consumer. The interiors end of the business has brought a fair amount of confusion for the vendors, distributors and even… Continue reading How to Make Your Home Look High-End

The Power of Chartreuse

Chartreuse has the power to pop! It is a fun color but it also has a great deal of grey in it so that it can also be relatively subtle. Used properly, Chartreuse blends gracefully into a room but also demands attention. These Chartreuse chairs are made by Zuo Modern and are very comfortable! As… Continue reading The Power of Chartreuse

420 RENO…Countertop Decision Time

What kind of countertops do you have? More importantly, what kind of countertops do you want? Here are the choices: granite, marble, soapstone, concrete, glass, corian, engineered stone (all considered “solid surface”) wood or laminate. In New England, we do not consider tile an option but in other areas of the country, this is fairly… Continue reading 420 RENO…Countertop Decision Time