All those little bits and pieces - like handles, fittings, and fixtures - are as important to your overall remodel (at your Mars, PA and area home) as your selection of tiles or what color you paint your walls, yet these are often overlooked. Pairing low quality hardware with a fancy new remodel is a little bit like ruining a good steak with ketchup. To avoid this trap, here are some tips on how you can pick hardware that will add to the new look of your kitchen or bathroom and not detract from it.

Balancing looks with durability, these five countertop materials live up to their enduring popularity and timelessness. Don’t remodel your kitchen until you’ve considered these classics!

Have you ever desired an interior space that seemed like it was created for you alone? Designing the dream bathroom for your home is an optimal solution. Use these expert tips to create a bathroom that makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into a 5 star spa, rather than your Butler, PA (and surrounding area) home.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. While many of us think of the kitchen in terms of its obvious function—preparing and cooking food—it is often also the center of socializing and family bonding. A fluid design and attractive layout will help you ensure that you get the most out of this vital part of your home. Here, we take a look at 4 tips that will help ensure a successful kitchen design or remodel for your Mars, PA area home.

No matter how clean, durable, or design-savvy your PA kitchen’s style, a less-than-desirable flooring option can leave your cooking and dining area looking full, flat, and, in some cases, just plain dirty and stained too quick! Materials range from wood, cork, natural stone, and hundreds of other options - each with their own unique aesthetic and functional uses. The top three trending materials are tile, cork, and natural stone (of course). 

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, backsplashes are often underappreciated elements which actually transform the entire look of a project. Nestled between countertops and cabinets, and above cooktops and sinks, backsplashes not only add a pop of personality, but protect walls from smoke, grease, and other byproducts of kitchen activity. Make finding the perfect backsplashes for your PA kitchen remodel a top priority to achieve an outcome you’ll love, guaranteed.

Have you ever felt as if you were inexplicably running out of room in your own home? The mysterious phenomenon of shrinking living space, where your house remains the same size, yet seems to be getting smaller, is not uncommon. An accumulation of objects, appliances, and furniture over time can make rooms feel cramped and uncomfortable. Luckily, with a few simple remodeling techniques, you will be able to add more space without a home addition. Avoid the steep cost and inconvenience of taking on additional square footage with these tips and techniques. 

Nowadays, a common question keeps popping up among home buyers: “Do I really need a garage?” As more of us store our cars outdoors or convert valuable yard space into backyard offices or outdoor kitchens, the idea of a traditional garage seems outdated. However, with a little practical and creative thinking, it’s easy to shine new light on the value of these beneficial structures. Read on for smart reasons to build a garage or, if you already have one, to give it a much needed makeover.

Basements no longer bare the scourge of damp dungeons only suitable for Dad’s old college recliner. Thanks to new products that control dampness and humidity and modern innovative lighting and functional architectural details, they’ve earned new respect. Your basement can “take you away from it all” and make you the envy of friends and family. This is the place to display your wildest design ideas and create an environment that brings you and your family many years of enjoyment. Enjoy!

Embarking on a kitchen remodel usually means a new face for your kitchen cabinets. Whether it's a brand new layout or just new cabinetry, it's an opportunity for a brand new look and feel to what is often the most used space in a home. With all the pressure of it being right (for beauty and function), be sure to consider the latest kitchen cabinet essential trends for Western PA.

Most families would say that they spend most of their time at home in the kitchen. Whether its the morning rush of preparing lunches or cooking a weeknight dinner, it really is where the heart is (or the patio; tough decision for us). And if you think it might be time to add a little pizzaz into the space that you spend so much time in, then we have a starting place in budgeting for you. 

For most homeowners here in Western Pennsylvania, it’s often difficult to pick and choose priorities from what seems to be an ever-growing wish list of home remodeling projects. Finding the sweet spot between financial return on investment and maximizing living spaces for your current family needs is usually one of the most difficult parts. The amount of emphasis put on ROI can vary depending whether your family will be calling your current house home for many years, or putting it up for sale in just a few. Either way, it’s helpful to know what home remodeling projects bring the biggest bang for your buck. Let’s take a look at the top 3.