Holidays more than any other time of year, involve visits from relatives. Bathroom grab bars are one of the most important safety features for loved ones staying overnight. Grab bars are also pretty ugly. Fortunately there are new stylish grab bars that will enhance your bathrooms look and feel. So …
Kitchen Design Trends in 2019
Kitchens have always been the heart of a home. One of the most popular kitchen design trends is the open floor plan. Now these open kitchens are being integrated into the larger living space in new and exciting ways. Kitchens are being decorated like other rooms in your home and coordinated with …
Top 3 Home Renovations Before Moving Into a New House
When buying a new house, many people decide to complete one or more home renovations before moving in. Few existing homes are truly "move-in ready" or maybe you want to personalize the house, to make it your own. Or you're a savvy homeowner buying new construction and want to avoid the outrageous …
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Photographing House Contents Before the Emergency
The house was supposed to be done in 120 days. That meant February 1st which slipped to March, April and finally closed on May 3rd. That was the beginning. Then we gutted the house and turned cheap builder cabinets and other features into an upscale house I love. Fortunately I'm a blogger, so I was …
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Replacing Cheap Kitchen Cabinets
If the kitchen is the heart of a home, then you expect kitchens in new construction houses to be brilliant. Richmond American's model home kitchen is just that. The price tag for that kitchen is ridiculous. Here's how I replaced cheap kitchen cabinets in my new home, with better cabinets that are …
Richmond American Profits Over Quality
Building a new house is exciting and challenging. With a production builder like Richmond American, you have little control once the contract is signed. You can monitor progress and leverage the contract to get desired changes but you have virtually no control over the quality of the building …
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