The average cost to build a home addition or add a room is  $48,000 , with most homeowners spending between  $22,500 and $74,000 . A room addition costs from  $86 to $208 per square foot  depending on the room size, materials, labor, location, and if your building-up or out. Adding a room provides a return on investment of over 50%. To […]

1. You love the look of stainless steel appliances, but not the price tag. Near-record prices for stainless steel drove the cost of pro-style appliances up as much as 10 percent last year, according to the  Wall Street Journal. A 36-inch pro-style dual-fuel range now runs $6,000 or more. Affordable alternative: Get the look by installing […]

Repeat this mantra: Form follows function. Answer these questions about the way your household uses the kitchen, then see the analysis below for design ideas.   1. How many chefs usually work in the kitchen? a. Two, maybe more (including guests and kids). b. Only one person cooks at a time. c. None.   2. […]

In a perfect world, demolition starts on time, deliveries arrive on schedule, installation takes place without a hitch, and cleanup is quick and easy. Chances of all that happening are slim enough; don’t shrink the odds by falling prey to these common pitfalls.   1. Trying to be your own GC.  Trust us: This is one […]

Your kitchen is your most valuable space in your home, it serves as the main meeting place and your family’s gatherings.  Here are 7 Signs That Your Kitchen Needs an Upgrade:   1. Cramped for Space One common indicators that your kitchen isn’t working for your family is that you frequently find yourself alone in […]

The bathroom of a home is one of the most used rooms in the house, making it one of the easiest places to clean and maintain. With daily water usage, constant soap scum, body oil, and other dirt and grime exposure, and frequent temperature changes and humidity in the air, it’s easy for a bathroom […]

Homeowners often imagine that remodeling a small bathroom—one that is about 50 square feet or less—will be much quicker, much easier, and much less expensive than remodeling a large bathroom. And they are often surprised to find that it’s only a little bit quicker, a little bit easier, and a little bit less expensive. The […]

Cool Mint Light green cabinets soften this kitchen’s hardworking edges. The pastel paint color brightens the space and reflects its shiny white subway tile backsplash while adding style that is equal parts modern and vintage. Paint Color:  Benjamin Moore, Tea Light 471. Light Gray Built-in custom cabinets get a sleek neutral finish from a coat of gray color. The pleasing […]

Average bathroom remodels fall between $9,600 to $11,000 in costs. A low-end remodels typically cost around $2,500 while high-end remodels cost around $23,000. If a dripping faucet or stained bathroom walls have you dreaming of the brushed metal, glass tile and ultra-modern sinks in a remodeled bathroom, you’re not alone. There are numerous benefits in bathroom […]

Trends tend to come and go with the years, and experts are already looking ahead to the design trends they expect to see in 2020. With the renovation market hot—Americans spend almost $43 billion on their homes—and with millennials expected to increasingly look to renovate their homes, the  Baltimore Post-Examiner  took a look at some of […]