WHY IS THE KITCHEN THE MOST POPULAR ROOM IN THE HOUSE? Realtors advise that you’ll receive a return on your investment when you renovate your kitchen. It has become the most valuable room in the house. The kitchen is the gathering place of family, friends, and neighbors. Most new homes and recent renovations have an [...]
TIPS FOR A WELL FUNCTIONING KITCHEN DESIGN Before you begin any new construction or remodeling projects, it is wise to mentally “shop” in magazines and on the internet to pinpoint the finishes you’re drawn to and the overall desired look you want to achieve. It simplifies the process considerably when you meet with your architect, [...]
HOW MUCH EXTRA TILE SHOULD I BUY AND WHY? Whether you're calculating how much tile to budget for in your DIY project or you're having your tile professionally installed, it takes a simple calculation to determine how much tile you need to complete the job. First, you’ll need a large measuring tape and something to [...]
DOES RED WINE AND MARBLE MIX? If you're a person that likes everything to be showroom perfect, then red wine and marble don’t mix. However, if you love a patina with a time worn look, then “Salut!” and enjoy your red wine. When we enjoy too much red wine, spills happen. When a spill happens, [...]
Construction Obstacles For Older Homes New Orleans is not just a city with an old soul, it's also a city with older homes. “Over time, nature catches up with even the most solidly built homes. Older homes are prone to a variety of foundation and structural problems, such as major cracks or unevenness in the [...]
WHAT MAKES A GOOD STONE FABRICATOR? Stone fabrication is an art! Like all artistic endeavors, it takes training to become a master fabricator. There are professional training programs around the country where skills can be sharpened and honed, however, most fabricators initially receive on the job training. One of the most important skills to develop [...]
IS FLAGSTONE A GOOD CHOICE FOR MY HOME? Flagstone is a generic term used to describe sedimentary rocks split into layers and describes a variety of stone laid as “flags”. These pavers have been employed in various applications for centuries. It comes in a host of colors to work with your design scheme, and is [...]
WHAT MAKES A BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTERTOP? Slabs of granite are as individual as our fingerprints. Often times, there are veins and natural markings that give a slab of granite a unique look. The selection of granite slabs for your countertops is much like when a buyer is going to purchase a diamond. Apart from karat [...]
Cleaning a bathroom can be quite a pain especially when it comes to cleaning grout. But, if you have mold, it is safer to take care of it sooner and not procrastinate. Mold causes a variety of health problems and can even damage your bathroom tiles, marble, or granite. Mold produces allergens that can cause reactions [...]
Bathroom Countertops can be fun. The most important room in the house is probably the kitchen. When we design a kitchen, we think about the counters, edge design, and finish. We can do the same think for a bathroom and make it at least the second most important and beautiful room in the home. Let's [...]
