If there is one thing that many homeowners never seem to have enough of, it’s space. The garage often doubles as a place to park the car, as well as storage for everything from tools to old books. Some homeowners are faced with having no space for a much needed second car because the garage is too small. Expanding the size of the existing garage is not always an option, and in such cases, a detached garage is a good solution.

Some home remodeling decisions come down to aesthetics, but sometimes, the decision is made for you. Even the best windows have a life span, and after a while, it will be necessary to change them. Repairing older windows is a viable option in some cases. However, there are times when the best and most affordable decision is to upgrade. Here are a few signs that you should think about getting new windows.

Renovating a home is easy, right? All you do is think up some amazing ideas, tell a contractor, and poof, like magic, it’s built! Okay, that’s a bit of a stretch; we all know home renovation projects hit a snag from time to time. It is hard to blame homeowners who feel a bit nervous about the prospect of a major renovation. Here at Laurie’s Certified Construction in Colchester, VT, we have dealt with many clients who have concerns about the possibility of something going wrong. We know many of the mistakes people can make when doing home renovations and how to avoid them.

Modern technology has greatly expanded the range of flooring options available to home and business owners. On the other hand, this has made it more of a challenge to choose the right type. With so many different materials at your disposal, you have to make the choice that you can live with for years. The more you know about each type, the easier it will be to select the right type.

No matter how small your kitchen remodeling plan is, it is going to be a big deal. There’s a lot of planning and work involved in getting the kind of kitchen you want. It is understandable if you are struggling to come up with the right ideas. Here at Laurie’s Certified Construction, in Colchester, VT, we’re prepared to handle your most difficult kitchen remodeling projects.

Managing your budget during a home renovation project will always be a major concern for homeowners. Budgeting isn’t always as easy as we think it should be. We tend to visualize a simple process in which this item costs this much, but when you put it all on paper, you can see how quickly it all adds up. Here at Laurie’s Certified Construction, we will help you create a budget that we can all work with effectively and efficiently.

Choosing flooring on a room-by-room basis is often less overwhelming than considering a whole-house flooring option. My last blog post focused on the factual specifications of different flooring types available for your home. Today’s post is going to ask the important questions that will make you think about options for the different rooms in your home.

Choosing the best flooring for your home isn’t always as simple as going to your local hardware and picking a material. You must consider several factors that play very important roles in the functionality and durability of your chosen floor material. Today I’m going to go over several flooring options, describing them in detail. Part two of this miniseries is going to focus on the important questions that will determine the best choices for flooring.

A cool garage design can really add to the aesthetic appeal of your home. Everyone likes the idea of building onto their home in some way or another, but when it really comes down to the decision, it isn’t an easy one to make. My goal for today’s blog post is to cover some cool garage designs, garage organization ideas, and some of the involved costs to build a garage.

Can you believe it’s September, already? Where has the summer gone? Those cold Vermont winter mornings will be upon us in no time, and early predictions look like we’re going to have another very cold winter with lots of snowfall this year. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a heated garage?

Many homeowners who plan to remodel the bathroom are look into creating a more environmental friendly bathroom design. Going green not only help save our planet, it can also help save you money when you implement energy efficient furnishings. Here are a few things you need to think about when remodeling your bathroom and going green.

Modernize your historic kitchen without sacrificing its unique character. This may sound like an impossible feat, but you can achieve it with careful planning and forethought. The priceless beauty of a historic home often makes it feel overwhelming when it comes to kitchen design.

Historic homes are often purchased with the best of intentions. The new homeowners anxiously plan to update what needs to be updated while maintaining the historic value of the home. Let’s be clear and express up front that historic preservation and historic renovations are two completely different creatures. Let’s talk about each and look at a few examples.

Traditionally, a lot of different people are involved when you build or remodel a home. You have to have a designer or architect, a planner for materials, a builder for the actual structure, an electrician, a plumber, and an inspector to make sure everyone else did the job they were hired to do. The construction business has evolved, as all businesses tend to do, and it’s easier to find a single design build firm who will take care of your home project from beginning to end – all in-house.