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Modern Farmhouse Kitchens – Ideas, Characteristics and Inspiration Over the last few years, the country-inspired farmhouse style has taken over! Homeowners and designers alike are in love with the rustic, vintage and cozy vibes this popular trend exudes. However, there are numerous ways to create your own personal modern farmhouse look at home, ranging from […]

Every kitchen has at least one countertop, and it hugely influences style, feel, functionality, maintenance, and budget. Such an essential piece deserves special consideration, but with a wide variety of materials and finishes available, getting a thorough overview can be challenging. Here are some commonly used countertops explained, so you can make an educated choice […]

Summer is finally here! What generally means its time for endless beach days, exciting travels and cozy campfires, happens to also be the best time to build. Even if you do not have any urgent improvements on your mind, owning a house means there is always a little project waiting to be done. Keep busy […]

It’s heating up, the sky is blue and the beaches are starting to fill up – Summer is finally arriving! If you spent as much time at home this spring as me, you probably can’t wait to get out and get a tan, catch a wave, or craft the perfect s’more around a bonfire. No […]

Once you have found your forever home, you don’t want to move out ever again, and most of us would prefer not having to remodel our house as seniors either. The easy solution is: Think ahead! The concept of aging in place means, that while building or remodeling your house, you keep the future in […]

It is one of the most requested features, only has been gaining popularity and can be the star of the kitchen: The island. But once the coveted extra countertop is there, what can be done with it? Is it just extra workspace, a counter to eat snacks off, or an elaborate way to showcase fancy […]

Building and remodeling is already a giant project requiring meticulous planning as is, but if you are in Long Beach, chances are you’ll have to keep something else in mind: Countless city ordinances and regulations. Our beloved LB city is famous for its strict zoning laws, going so far as to cause the creation of […]

Since humans started to permanently settle down thousands of years ago, and construction became a thing, a wide variety of building materials have been used, evolved, and abandoned. One that stuck and gained popularity all around the world is marble. Loved for its aesthetically pleasing looks, and known as a symbol of luxury, marble is […]

Do you ever feel like you’re doing such an important job, but people keep walking all over you? Your floor can relate. When building or remodeling, one of the (literally) most fundamental questions is what kind of floors to install, and seeing just how many choices there are, it can feel overwhelming. In the end, […]

Think about your morning routine: Maybe you wake up and make coffee, have some toast, heat water to prepare oatmeal, and treat yourself to a nutritious smoothie a little bit later. Chances are you have already used four appliances before even half the day has passed. Everybody loves helpful gadgets, but with more and more […]