Thinking about remodeling your home? There are three approaches to consider when it comes to remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, creating more space with a room addition, or other home improvement project.  We’ll cover the various options in this blog.

Ask About Scheduling Restraints

Although contractors may not necessarily have a “slow season,” there certainly are times of the year that you can expect the most delays. The busiest times for remodeling professionals are typically in the summer and in the few months before the holidays. If you’re trying to remodel your kitchen during this time, it may take longer. This is because it’s harder to get subcontractors on the schedule and shipping materials may also take more time due to demand.

This is why you’re usually better off to start planning a kitchen remodel about a year in advance. You get the opportunity to choose a time that works best for you, and you receive the benefit of being one of the first people on the schedule.

Picking a contractor can be a fairly difficult process, especially since there are too many stories about homeowners being ripped off by contractors. So when you decide to remodel your home, how do you select a remodeling firm that will provide you with a good experience at a fair price? Here are six tips to help you pick a contractor that you can trust:

Move over, white. Gray, it’s time to take a break. The year 2020 is undoubtedly color’s time to shine. And while this trend is striking a bold tone all over the kitchen space, nowhere is it more obvious than in the cabinetry. If you missed seeing color in the kitchen, now is a great time to think about a remodeling project. Color cabinetry is the biggest trend of the year, with so much potential you can’t lose. Here’s what you need to know.

Summer’s already here (and it's hot!), but the Phoenix real estate market is the hottest of all. If you’re thinking about remodeling your home to compete in this unique time, 2020 is a great year to begin. The trick is to gauge the mood of your neighborhood. Here are several regions in the Phoenix metro area where remodeling could be an excellent investment, as well as a few tips to determine if yours is about to join the list.

If you already know to maximize the space of your home, you might want consider looking at your yard. Sometimes, the best solution to a home space that isn’t meeting your needs is to literally think outside the box. With months of great weather in Phoenix, an outdoor kitchen can dramatically increase your usable living space and take advantage of a hot new trend. Here’s what you should consider.

If you feel like your home simply does not give you the room you need to get around, an addition might be the right choice. Since physically extending the size of your home tends to be one of the more expensive home improvement projects, you should probably begin with a discussion of the cost. A home addition is a big investment that can really change the way you use (and see) your home. Take a look at these cost considerations and a few other factors to help you decide.

Is a room addition right for you? If your family has outgrown your current home, you might be wondering if it is best to add on extra space with a home addition or to move. Neither option is perfect for every family. There are many reasons why adding on to their home is best for one family while moving is the best option for a different family. Consider some of the reasons people pick one choice over the other.