Posts by Bill Hoisington
Radiant floor heating a hot new trend
As often happens, the old has become new. This is true of one of the newest trends in heating – radiant heat, particularly radiant floor heat. Its history literally goes back thousands of years to Rome and Asia. Yet radiant heating is also new given current technological and design changes. It has now become an…
Read MoreEnsure you insure your remodeled home
When we remodel we increase the value of our home whether it’s a single room we’ve redone or the entire home. But while we’ve updated our home with the remodel, have we updated our home owner’s insurance? A remodel, particularly a major remodeling, usually means the replacement value of your home increases. It isn’t something…
Read MoreControlling costs on your remodel
A remodeling project that isn’t well planned can often lead to unexpected costs and turn your excitement over the project into an exercise in anxiety – and no one wants that. You can keep your enthusiasm up by keeping your project on track and controlled. Simply keep a few things in mind and avoid certain…
Read MoreTips on updating the laundry room
By: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes Does anyone ever think of a remodeling project that involves the laundry room? We don’t often think of it but a remodel can accomplish a couple of things: 1) make the room an easier, more effective space to use and, 2) be an important plus to new home…
Read MoreRemodeling trends to consider for 2012
Every New Year has its trends and 2012 is not an exception. For remodeling, the trends are about combining practicality, functionality and beauty. They are also about remodel projects that make the home better suited to how we live today. For example, a previously neglected area of the home is now drawing the attention of…
Read MoreHoliday Tested
Source: Connection Newspapers Kitchen-centric, open floor plan well-suited for Holiday Tested extended family entertaining. By John Byrd What a relief to be living in a “holiday-tested” house as the season approaches. Such are the reflections of Marie Brill, on the kitchen-centric floor plan she and her husband introduced into their busy lifestyle just last year…
Read MoreCarpet and hardwood – weigh the all the factors
When deciding between carpet and hardwood for your home the first thing to keep in mind is that it doesn’t have to be either/or. You can have both. You can have hardwood in some rooms, like the living room and dining room, and carpet in others, like the bedrooms. Carpet and hardwood both have advantages…
Read MoreRemodeling with disabilities in mind
If you’re planning a remodeling and you have someone with a handicap living with you or have regular visitors with handicaps, consider keeping them in mind when planning your project. Here are a few tips that can help you. A very simple way to identify areas that can be difficult for someone with a handicap…
Read MoreStairs are both practical and beautiful
Stairs are a common feature in many homes. They take us to the basement, up to a second floor and even up to an attic. They are practical. But they can be much more and are often a neglected element when we plan a remodeling. There is more to stairs than a means of moving…
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