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Tips on Choosing The Right Glass Desk

by Rod McTavish on Jul 30. 2010 in Renovation

A glass desk is a great choice whether it is for your home or office. It will add a touch of elegance, style and class to its surrounding and will make the look more impressive, airier and brighter. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind when you go shopping for a desk.

The most important thing to look for in a glass desk is its quality. While there are many cheap glass desks available, its benefits are short term only. In the long run, you actually end up spending more for repairs and replacement of broken parts and the desk stops looking impressive before long. On the other hand, a glass desk made of good quality glass and with expert craftsmanship will last you for years without any repairs and will continue to look good throughout.

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Plastic Ceiling Tiles can Add a Personal Touch

by Rod McTavish on Jul 20. 2010 in Renovation

Plastic ceiling tiles are a new solution for carrying out a decor style or theme throughout the room. The products are versatile, allowing for use of a few or several. They are fairly simple to install and  come in many style patterns. You can select those with a more modern theme or with a more traditional pattern. The most common thicknesses are one eighth and one third inches.

These items can be placed in strategic areas, to add various depths and a bit of drama. They can be cut to fit a round pattern, such as around a particularly interesting or ornate lighting fixture. They do not have to be put up with nails or staples, like some wall products. They are simply attached with ceramic adhesive.

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Conservatories: A Beginner’s Guide

by Rod McTavish on Jul 19. 2010 in Renovation

The conservatory can be a great addition to your home or an expensive white elephant so it’s a good idea to plan well ahead to get the best garden room you can. Make sure you know what you want to use it for. Is it a dining room, another living room or an extension to the kitchen? If you have a bedroom on the ground floor, do you see your favorite bedroom furniture fitting in to a garden bedroom?

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Two Important Considerations For Walk In Shower Additions

by Rod McTavish on Jul 17. 2010 in Renovation

Including plans for a walk in shower as part of bathroom remodels is becoming very common. Many homeowners are looking into various options as they plan remodels. If you too are considering adding one in the bathroom, remember two important details – that of cost and of building design.

Many homes, especially older ones have fairly small bathrooms. A complete gut and rebuild of the bathroom may be the only way to put in a walk in shower. However, this is a very large job and therefore quite costly. Spending the money may be worth it if it increases your home’s resale value, but the costs will need to be carefully considered.

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Concrete Anchor Bolts Make It Stay

by Rod McTavish on May 31. 2010 in Renovation

Good design of concrete anchor bolt connections is an important part of making the project go well and getting the structure to stay in place and work well for years to come.

Anchoring with bolts requires some planning and choice as to how strong the connection needs to be and how much concrete is below where the bolt will be embedded. Bolts come in different sizes and lengths. If your project is subject to inspection by a governmental building department, normally a professional engineer will need to provide drawings and certify by seal and signature that your connections are correctly installed will be safe and meet the requirements of the building code. Check with city or county where the project is located to determine the need for engineered plans before construction.

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Use Your Basement For A Home Office

by Rod McTavish on May 21. 2010 in Basement, Renovation

You might be looking for basement ideas now that the economy is so bad. Many people are finding that remodeling or expanding part of their home is cheaper than moving to a bigger house. If you happen to work out of your home, you might consider turning the basement into your office. You probably need a quiet space that is out of the way to put your office and the basement can be the perfect place.

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More Durable Than Granite? Engineered Stone In Phoenix Construction

by Rod McTavish on May 13. 2010 in Renovation

Here today gone tomorrow, as the well known phrase goes. But who knew it would ever happen to one of the most aesthetically pleasing and functionally useful stones in construction. Granite has had a long standing popularity, known for being durable and for being visually appealing. It’s distinctive grain and swirl looks are prized by homeowners and commercial builders who use the stone for everything from kitchen counters to building floors.

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Ideas For Remodeling The Bathroom

by Rod McTavish on Apr 15. 2010 in Bathroom, Renovation

Are you looking at remodeling the bathroom and having difficulty coming up with some ideas? While your bathroom might not see as much traffic as other areas of your house, it still needs to possess a welcoming, relaxed ambiance like the rest of your home.

When it comes to bathroom remodeling ideas, think about two primary factors : the space that you have available, and available natural light. These elements will be the foundation for your entire design idea, including the features and color schemes that you want to utilize.

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Install A Corner Fireplace To Banish The Winter Blues

by Rod McTavish on Apr 05. 2010 in Heating/Cooling, Renovation

If you are one of those people who find winter a cold, depressing and dreary time then you may well want to invest in a nice warming fireplace for your home.  A roaring log fire will surely help you through your winter blues and help you to regain some semblance of spirit.  Not only that but a good fire will mean that you can heat your home relatively cheaply and efficiently (if installed properly).

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uPVC Conservatory Choices

by Rod McTavish on Apr 03. 2010 in Renovation, Yard

Choosing to have a new uPVC conservatory built onto your home can be very exciting. Doing it yourself is even more of an adventure! There are choices to be made, plans to compose, and work to be done. Before you get in too deep, it is always best to do a little research to make sure you understand everything involved with your project.

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