Articles tagged: remodeling
HOME & GARDEN: Where to add the powder room while improving everything else
Posted: Jul 15, 2012It's good to put your house amenities where you want them. That being said, how do you fit everything into place? We are drawn to the back part of our homes, largely for privacy and also to appreciate the backyard. Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Walls re-arranged to use space efficiently
Posted: Jun 28, 2012Houses are modified from time to time by enclosing porches or tacking on semi-permanent bump-outs, in order to gain more space. These changes seem to alleviate a particular problem, but the impact on existing spaces is seldom considered. Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Plan thoughtfully when a home's spaces don't work
Posted: Jun 21, 2012Not everybody has to have a huge master bedroom/bathroom suite. Some folks are very happy with minimal space for sleeping quarters. Read more »
Home & Garden: Making traffic flow smoothly when remodeling a home
Posted: Jun 14, 2012I often write about traffic in a house because it is so very important when studying a floor plan. How you get there from here? Is there room for people to move through furniture arrangements? What activities does traffic interrupt? Those are all valid questions. Read more »
home & garden: Bump-out helps solve traffic problems and bathroom issues in master suite
Posted: Dec 01, 2011When updating a master suite, it is wise to re-think the spaces you have. Plumbing fixtures, countertops, flooring and wall colors may scream a decade like “the ‘80s”, but the layout also may indicate a style that is passé. Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Taking a home from ordinary to extraordinary with effectiveness
Posted: Sep 08, 2011Any contractor can build a family room addition; you just have to tell him how many feet you want to extend into the backyard. Bravo — there you are; enclosed space you didn’t have before ... Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Townhouse benefits from interior remodeling
Posted: Jul 21, 2011Townhouse living can be a great, carefree way to live, especially if yardwork is not your thing. If a townhouse is designed right, it can create a feeling of privacy even though your neighbor is ... Read more »
REMODELING: Undersized bedrooms and baths expanded without adding on to house
Posted: Jul 14, 2011In the 50s, builders added a desired feature to the suburban homes they were building. This new amenity I’m referring to is the master bathroom, directly off the bedroom! People loved this element, but as ... Read more »
with slideshow: This Not So Big three-bedroom Ann Arbor ranch house is Not So Ordinary
Posted: Jul 14, 2011Jaynor Johnston and Claudia Rast wanted to stay in their diverse Ann Arbor neighborhood of starter homes, but needed more elbow room. The house only had one cramped bathroom and the kitchen was so small, ... Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Move home's garage out to create a kitchen with a great view
Posted: Jul 07, 2011When looking to add new space, consider view and access. So often a big hunk of space is slammed onto the back of the house with little thought to traffic and the possibility of blocking ... Read more »
HOME & GARDEN: Putting the kitchen in the prime spot of a house makes sense for many families
Posted: Jun 30, 2011Sometimes the kitchen is not where it should be. When the family loves to spend time in the kitchen, it should not be located in a small, isolated space. Living in the kitchen takes up ... Read more »
remodeling: Adding space for elderly parents impetus for whole house improvement
Posted: Jun 23, 2011When everyone is home from school and work, it’s nice to be able to visit with each other before settling down for the night. That is especially true of the person preparing dinner. This is ... Read more »
home & garden: Continuing sneak peek of May 14 & 15 NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes
Posted: May 07, 2011Enjoy a sneak peek of three more homes being featured on this year's tour... (This is the third post featuring homes in NARI's Tour of Remodeled Homes! Click here to see the first and the ... Read more »
Home & Garden: Get a sneak peek into more homes starring in this month's NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes
Posted: May 02, 2011This post is the second featuring homes that are part of this year's NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes. Click here to read the first in this series. Read more »
home & garden: 8th Annual NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes Showcases Top Remodeling Projects
Posted: Apr 30, 2011Spring is in the air, and homeowners are starting to plan their home remodeling projects. What better way to get ideas for your home and meet the area's top remodelers than the eighth annual NARI ... Read more »
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