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Year – 2014

Renovation Solutions: Design for everyday homeowners

Our message in a nutshell: No, the first step to a remodel is not to call a contractor. Design comes before construction and each professional has their expertise. (Photo by Renovation Solutions) Many of our friends and acquaintances are kind

rdgDecember 19, 2014 Additions, Exterior Updating, Interior Remodeling, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: 4 levels of options for remodeling master suites

Editor’s note: Portions of this column were previously published on deseretnews.com and their blog at renovationdesigngroup.com. As we enter the entertaining season, starting with Thanksgiving next week and moving into the party season of Christmas, New Year’s and the Super

rdgDecember 5, 2014 Master Suites & Bedrooms, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Four examples of how to remodel for gathering spaces

Editor’s note: Portions of this column were previously published on deseretnews.com and their blog at renovationdesigngroup.com. As we enter the entertaining season, starting with Thanksgiving next week and moving into the party season of Christmas, New Year’s and the Super

rdgNovember 21, 2014 Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Holiday season inspires remodels

Editor’s note: This column was previously published on deseretnews.com and on their website renovationdesigngroup.com. The holiday season is often the busiest time of year for gatherings, so it is also the time when your home’s capacity and functionality are tested.

rdgNovember 14, 2014 Additions, Designing Principals, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Interior Remodeling, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Heating up the house: Tips for energy efficient homes in winter

It is that time of year again: time to start heating the house. Many of us hold out as long as possible, but the old “put on a sweater” or “grab a blanket” routine will only last a few more

rdgOctober 24, 2014 Designing Principals, Exterior Updating, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: What reality TV doesn’t tell you about home remodeling

Everyone knows reality TV isn’t actually reality, right? We know an hour in real life is never that entertaining. There is a lot of editing, slicing and dicing behind the scenes to put those shows together. However, the pop culture

rdgOctober 17, 2014 Designing Principals, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Miscellaneous, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Bigger isn’t always better in home remodeling

When it comes to home remodeling, we stand by the saying: “Bigger isn’t always better.” We have said it before and we will say it again: Good home remodeling is about function and design, not about size. We have seen

rdgOctober 10, 2014 Designing Principals, Kitchens, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Architects’ three tips for a great design

Editor’s note: Portions of this column have previously run on the writers’ website at renovationdesigngroup.com and in a previous Renovation Design column at deseretnews.com. These French doors and windows, visible from the home’s entry, provide lots of natural light to

rdgOctober 3, 2014 Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Housing market impacts home remodeling

The housing market is becoming a seller’s market again. Home values are on the rise and optimism abounds. Actually, according to reuters.com, the housing market saw an eight-month high in July, evidencing that the economic recovery is officially back on

rdgSeptember 26, 2014 Interior Remodeling, Kitchens, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Guarding your house against floods

In past weeks, we have discussed our valley’s potential for earthquakes and landslides and options to remediate our homes in preparation for a disaster. This week we will consider another issue, namely flooding. Even though we live in a desert,

rdgSeptember 26, 2014 Exterior Updating, Miscellaneous, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Tips for earthquake-resistant home upgrades

Did you know that in Utah there are little earthquakes all the time? Actually, according to earthquaketrack.com, Utah experienced 16 earthquakes last month and 495 last year. These are obviously small tremors, usually below magnitude 3.0. However, the probability of

rdgSeptember 5, 2014 Designing Principals, Exterior Updating, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: How to protect your hillside home against landslides

At the beginning of this month, a landslide in North Salt Lake destroyed one home and caused 27 others to be evacuated. People are rightly concerned about protecting their homes from disasters such as this. When things like this happen,

rdgAugust 22, 2014 Exterior Updating, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Top remodeling challenges decoded

We recently saw an interesting survey of homeowners posted on Houzz.com titled “Transforming the American Home: Findings from the 2014 Houzz and Home Survey.” Houzz is a website that posts literally millions of pictures of homes and everything to do

rdgAugust 18, 2014 Designing Principals, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Understanding the master bedroom madness

Home design is where art meets science, function meets beauty and a house becomes home. While the average homeowner can recognize a room that looks and feels good in real life, they can rarely feel what the architect has designed

rdgAugust 8, 2014 Interior Remodeling, Master Suites & Bedrooms, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: 5 signs it is time to remodel

BEFORE: This is a good example of how an outdated kitchen can be transformed with an updated style with a remodel. (Dan Barton, Renovation Design Group)   AFTER: This is a good example of how an outdated kitchen can be

rdgAugust 1, 2014 Designing Principals, Interior Remodeling, Kitchens, Miscellaneous, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: How to pull off being your own general contractor

Recently, we had a conversation with a construction manager for large commercial projects about home remodeling and construction. Shaun Johnson is starting a consulting firm to help homeowners act as the general contractor on their home remodeling projects. The primary

rdgJuly 25, 2014 Designing Principals, Interior Remodeling, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: How design-build remodeling works

The design-build remodeling process helps you to create great, well-thought-out spaces inside and out. Trina Knudsen, © 2013 Trina Knudsen, Photographer The process behind major remodling projects has changed in the past five to 10 years. If you tackled a

rdgJune 27, 2014 Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Plan your home remodels with your life in mind

Last week, we talked about the move-versus-remodel debate. That is the first decision you have to make when you accept your house isn’t working for you and you need a change. If you decide to stay put and that remodeling

rdgJune 16, 2014 Designing Principals, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Selecting a garage door for a higher return

For the past few weeks we have been discussing the top individual remodeling projects that yield the highest return on investment as rated by Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for 2013-2014. We’ve talked about front doors, wooden decks and

rdgMay 16, 2014 Exterior Updating, Garages, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Adding an attic bedroom

When it comes to making the most out of your home-remodeling investment, reconfiguring or repurposing existing space to add more bedrooms is a surefire way to get some bang for your buck. In our series of high return on investment

rdgMay 9, 2014 Basements & Attics, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Tips for a wooden deck addition

A wood deck addition is the second project with the highest return on investment in Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for 2013-14. The wooden deck is a common remodeling project, especially at this time of year. As the weather

rdgMay 2, 2014 Exterior Updating, Front Porches, Home Styles, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Tips to selecting a new front door

As part of our recent market analysis, we mentioned Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for 2013-2014. The top five national remodeling projects with the highest return on investment for this year are a new front door, a wood deck

rdgApril 25, 2014 Exterior Updating, Front Porches, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: 2014 expected to be a good year for remodeling

With housing prices remaining steady, interest rates low and contractors back in full swing, this is a prime time for home remodeling. The remodeling market is confident, and the economy is holding. The experts in the market analysis world say

rdgApril 11, 2014 Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Home Styles, Interior Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Three types of home improvements that increase home value

In addition to making your life better every day, home remodeling projects will ideally impact your home’s value for the better. However, your home’s value is at the mercy of the market and, in fact, some home improvements will positively

rdgMarch 28, 2014 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Interior Remodeling, Master Suites & Bedrooms, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: One family’s experience with remodeling a split-level home

Last week we discussed the common issues of remodeling a split-level or split-entry house. The Smiths found that common thread of a love/hate feeling toward their house and their situation. They loved the neighborhood, the lot and the view. Their

rdgMarch 21, 2014 Additions, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Home Styles, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: 3 common problems and tips to remodeling the split-level home

Owners of split-level homes often have a love/hate relationship with their house. They love the amount of living space provided and the privacy the house design offers. They appreciate that teens can be alone in their bedrooms on the top

rdgMarch 14, 2014 Exterior Updating, Home Styles, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: The power of color choice

Color is a powerful element in both interior and exterior design. A room with nondescript walls can be transformed by a simple coat of paint. You can create different feelings and moods in a room just by what colors you

rdgMarch 7, 2014 Designing Principals, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Interior Remodeling, Materials, Finishes, Appliances & Fixtures, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Ways to fund a remodel without equity

Remodeling is a big decision. The process will impact several areas of your life and be influenced by many factors, one of which is your project budget and how you will fund your project. In years past, the financial option

rdgFebruary 28, 2014 Exterior Updating, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Interior Remodeling, Miscellaneous, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

How to create a romantic master suite

In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s consider the most romantic remodeling project: the master suite. This area is intended to be a luxurious getaway in your own home. A master suite is more than just a master bedroom as it

rdgFebruary 14, 2014 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Master Suites & Bedrooms, Year - 2014 Read more

Remodeling? How long the process should take, tips to speed it up

It is not uncommon to think about remodeling your home for years before taking any action. Once you have decided to actually do something, however, it is human nature to want it now. The fact of the matter is there

rdgJanuary 31, 2014 Bathrooms, Laundry & Mudrooms, Interior Remodeling, Master Suites & Bedrooms, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Closed kitchens versus open kitchens

By Ann Robinson & Annie V. Schwemmer When seeing a new house or newer apartment, it will most likely include an open concept kitchen in the design. Many people love the idea of an open kitchen that isn’t separated from

rdgJanuary 24, 2014 Designing Principals, Kitchens, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: Organizing, Part 2: A place for everything, everything in its place

By Ann Robinson & Annie V. Schwemmer     When organizing children’s rooms, make it easy with one step to put away items. Hooks are easier than hangers, racks are easier than bookshelves, and bins on shelves are a great

rdgJanuary 17, 2014 Interior Remodeling, Master Suites & Bedrooms, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

Renovation Solutions: New Year’s series: Breaking down organizing in manageable steps

The University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Psychology did a survey to discover the most common New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight was No. 1, and No. 2 was getting organized. While we can’t really help you with the first one

rdgJanuary 10, 2014 Designing Principals, Family, Living, & Great Rooms, Remodeling Tips & Advice, Year - 2014 Read more

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