To have an attached garage or not - that is the question. The Garage Plan Shop posted a blog article that may help you decide. Among the eight reasons to have a detached garage, are these: cosmetic looks, safety, space and convenience. If you have a small house or a different shaped yard, a [...]
5 Tips for Building the Home of Your Dreams Building a beautiful home for your family takes dreaming - but also down to earth planning. Being prepared lays a solid foundation for making that dream happen; a person should take stock of finances and figure out how much everything should cost. Before talking with a [...]
Adding a room into your home is a big decision. It can be a massive financial commitment and it can change the complete outlook of your home. Let's face it, we all want our homes to look aesthetically pleasing. Now, when making a decision about a room sometimes it comes down to adding a [...]
A room where the family can come together and gather is always a great idea. Yes, most homes have a living room, or sitting area. But, a sunroom is something else again. A sunroom affords the user the same amount of space available where he or she can on a traditional wood-frame room, but [...]
What are the Benefits of Adding a Sunroom? When looking to add to your current house, you may be looking for a variety of different things. Maybe you want to increase square footage so more people can fit into the house. Maybe you want to add a memorabilia room where you can reminisce about good [...]
Detached vs. Attached Garages - Pros & Cons | HomeAdvisor When it comes to homeownership, people that own their own homes or even rent have many things that they need to consider when they decide on a place to settle down into. One of the things that often comes to mind is the size of [...]
Converting your garage can yield about 600 square feet of livable space. Generally this is much cheaper than building an addition from scratch, however it is still a complex and involves major alterations to your home. Key Takeaways: You can convert your garage into about 600 square feet of livable space. Converting your garage [...]
Enclosing your deck can be a great investment. The resulting sunroom will raise your property’s value, and they also require far less maintenance than open-air decks, which must contend with rains, leaves and the elements. An enclosed deck/sunroom lets you create the feeling of being outside while still ensuring that you, your belongings and [...]
5 Ways to Work With Colorful Grout Creative and playful use of color can be a great way to brighten up a space -- which is why colorful grout is a favorite of designers. There are many different ways to work with this product. Accent walls are a great way to make sure colorful grout [...]
Should You Convert Your Garage Into a Room? If space is tight in your home, it might be worth considering whether to convert your garage into a livable space. Potential to rent out this converted room - think AirBNB - might also be worth considering. First, make sure there are no zoning or legal issues [...]