“Renovating is an intense personal experience shared with large numbers of total strangers — not much different than surviving a plane crash.” — An anonymous homeowner. Contractors Jason Runolfson, left, and Jeremy Jackson of Jackson & LeRoy Remodeling spend
Renovation Solutions: What to do before remodeling a condo
Being a condo owner often feels like living in real estate purgatory. On one hand, you’re an owner. The property is in your name, you are responsible for it, pay taxes on it, and have a say on what goes
Renovation Solutions: Adding an interior design pro to your team has its benefits
A home is a very complex concept, both psychologically and physically. Psychologically, “home” represents such ideas as shelter, gathering and safety. Physically, the whole is the sum of many diverse elements constituting both the interior and exterior of the structure.
Renovation Solutions: Creating appealing interior views essential to home design
This client used art and furniture placement to create a pleasant interior view at the end of a hallway. -Annie Schwemmer Last week we discussed the importance of what views you see looking out from the inside of your house.
Renovation Solutions: Capitalize on views by updating windows
Everyone knows that curb appeal, or what you experience as you look at a house from the outside, is an important aspect of a home’s architecture. (See the past few columns for ideas about enhancing exterior curb appeal.) These windows