Steps to Remodeling Your Kitchen   You don’t have to spend a fortune on remodeling your kitchen. Before you plan to jump in the kitchen with the hammer, plan for the remodeling. Visit the home stores and get an idea of how you want to design the kitchen, plan your kitchen matching with your house style. Hire a kitchen designer who can help you with drawing scale, Try Integrate the way your kitchen is used. A lot is involved in remolding the kitchen than it looks like for example, you’ll need the plumber electrician, drywaller, painter, tile installer etc. There are few steps that you can ..read more

Finished basement can offer you and your family with an additional space in the house with many other benefits to it. Here are some Benefits to have a finished basement: 1. Value – Having a finished basement adds a finest value to your house. In addition, adding kitchen or even small designed project escalates the overall cost. 2. Resale – There is a lot of demand for houses with large space for big families having a finished basement makes the house marketable. 3. Space – Roomy areas and sufficient lighting make basements very inviting and makes us spend more time in the basem ..read more

Many people dream of updating their bathroom in order to get the functional and relaxing space of their dreams. Careful space planning, a sophisticated mix of materials, considering your needs, textures and proper lighting are all factors in remodeling your bathroom to get that spa-like dream bathroom. Read on to get expert tips on making your dream a reality. Much like your kitchen, one of the hardest working spaces in your home is the bathroom. Bathrooms usually serve dual purposes. Your bathroom has a functional purpose, is a place to start your day in the mornings and sometimes a place to ..read more

Looking for a list of kitchen styles for your remodeling project? In this post, we review the most popular kitchen style names, from Country to Farmhouse, Mediterranean, Cottage and More. The kitchen is often called the “Heart of the Home” and it’s for good reason. This is where family dinners are made, breakfasts are cooked, cookies are baked with the kids and memories are created. Most of us will spend a lot of time in our kitchens, and they will be a very “active” space where work gets done. If you are doing a kitchen remodeling project, you may be looking for what style to choose for your ..read more

  There are plenty of benefits when it comes to remodeling or finishing your basement. Not only will you have a new and comfortable space but you will add significant value to your home. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do to your basement to improve your home. Create a Usable Space Turn your basement into a space you and your family can use. Guest Room. Adding an additional bedroom to your home is always a good idea. Whether you use it for guests or family members an extra bedroom is always a plus. Home Office. If you have the luxury of working from home, the basement ..read more

Your deck and patio need regular cleaning and maintenance to stay comfortable and safe. Here are a few tips to keep your deck or patio looking as good as new, as well as a few time-consuming mistakes you should avoid. Do’s Deep clean once a year Use deck cleaners to kill any mold or bacteria on your deck or patio. Then brush any dirty spots and use a regular garden hose with an attachment to clean any mildew covered areas. cover nearby shrubbery before you begin The chemicals in cleaners and sealers can harm or kill any plants nearby when they are being applied to your deck or patio ..read more

Is your home feeling a bit out of touch? Whether you’re planning to sell your home soon or years down the road, it’s important to keep your home up to date each year. Making regular updates will not only increase your property value, but you and your family will benefit by enjoying these home improvement projects as well. Even if you’re planning on staying in your home for a long time, it’s important to know which home improvement projects add value to your home. Revamp your kitchen! Kitchens look best when they are fresh, clean and neat. Cracked tiles and sagging or stained counters are unapp ..read more

Its spring time, which means all the new lines of product are starting to arrive. Thinking your bathroom needs a new look but not really sure where to start? Don’t worry we at Slaman’s have been asked that quite a bit lately, so we compiled a list of a few of the top trends that homeowners are looking for this spring. Smart Storage Storage space in our professional opinion will never go out of style, well because everybody is always looking for more space. Whenever possible, take advantage of vertical space and take your cabinetry up the wall. Have a small bathroom and built in storage not a g ..read more

One of the best things you spend your tax return on is home renovations. When you get that refund from the IRS, you can use it to make updates to your home that end up adding real value to your property. That check also comes at the perfect time of year for doing renovations and home remodeling. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. The humidity and the bugs are not an issue yet. It may not be enough money to do a full kitchen remodel but there are a lot of smaller home improvement projects you could work on. Below are some small budget projects you can do that will refresh the look of your ..read more

Nationwide, homeowners spend more money on their kitchen remodeling projects than any other home improvement projects. Kitchen remodels are expensive projects but the kitchen is also the center of your home and one of the most used rooms. They get used every single day and the kitchen is a great source of pride. A great aspect of your remodel though is that an updated kitchen can add real value to your home.  A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. A complete kitchen renovation with a national median cost of $60,000 ..read more