Consumer Reports offered its readers five tips for choosing ways to remodel your bathroom that will increase both your pleasure and return on the investment. Bathrooms have replaced kitchens as the most remodeled room in the home—their smaller footprint and lack of pricey appliances make for a less expensive project. The total project, including materials […]
Category Archives: Planning
04
Jan
Jan
ForResidentialPros.com writer Maureen Allen chatted with me about induction cooktops. The article featured a photo of our Lemoyne Condo Kitchen Remodel project. Who would have thought that in less than two years, induction cooktops would become so hot! Every major manufacturer has some kind of induction offering Efficiency and safety are induction’s two biggest advantages […]
bathrooms, bathtubs, Fixtures, Fixtures & Finishes, Inspiration & Ideas, John Petrie Interviews, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, showers
Bathroom remodeling guide: Dos and don’ts
03
Jan
Jan
More people trust Consumer Reports to help guide them through kitchen and bath remodeling than just about any other resource. Here’s their March 2012 list of bathroom remodeling do’s and don’ts where they are kind enough to refer to my comments. Build a 10 to 15 percent cushion into your budget. Hide the toilet away, […]
Layout & Drawings, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, Selecting a Kitchen Designer
The Same Kitchen Remodeling Job for $10,000 Less?
25
Jul
Jul
“But John, the store down the street said that they could deliver the same kitchen for $10,000 less than you!”/p> Yes, but not for the same quality or services. Don’t miss the last two paragraphs of this blog. They say more than any paid advertising possibly could./p> Many times we are told that some other […]
Appliances, Planning, Selecting a Kitchen Designer, Wants & Needs
How do you want to cook in your new kitchen?
08
Apr
Apr
The question may seem silly at first but consider this; cooking appliances occupy nearly as much space in the kitchen as do counter tops. Therefore, consideration of these questions now will have a huge impact on the design and layout later: Do you want to replace your existing 30” free standing range with a similar […]