According to Realtor.com, the average home spent only 38 days on the market in March 2022, a decrease of 11 days over the previous year. Indeed, the competition among homebuyers has become incredibly fierce, leaving people feeling pressured to make an offer quickly. However, when buying an older home, don’t sign before checking these five …
Like almost every homeowner, you probably have a wish list of changes that you’d make so your home could be just right. Often the problem is a feeling of not enough space: “If only my house had a better layout,” or “If only I had more room to store everything!” or “If only I had …
You’ve got mud! We do too, and we’ve also got some advice to help you spruce up your home. Where should you start? If the rain showers that come in the spring also bring more mud into your home, let’s start there. A mudroom! What better time than right now to design a place at …
There are many important factors to consider when making decisions about major purchases like a home remodeling project. Price is one that might be at the top of the list. It makes sense to avoid a price that seems unusually high, but well-informed homeowners also know that a price that is too low can signal …
As you’re preparing holiday meals, entertaining, and hosting family from out of town, it’s the perfect time to think about what you wish you could change about the way your kitchen looks, feels, and functions. The kitchen is more than just a place for cooking. Many families prefer a more casual way of entertaining, with …
Another holiday season is fast approaching, and we’re already seeing design blogs weigh in with what they predict the latest trends will be for the coming year. If you’re planning to remodel soon, it’s a lot of fun, but often not particularly helpful. Here at T&K, we believe there are some things that are always …
Have No Fear, T&K is Here! It’s that spooky time of year, and some people go to great lengths to make their home look super scary for little superheroes and princesses who come to their door. But remodeling your home should not be a frightening experience. Whether you have a large project or a small …
Whether you’re picking wood finishes for cabinets or deciding whether to go with granite or quartz for counter surfaces, there are so many aspects of design to think about when you want to update your home! The fixtures and finishes you choose for your kitchen, bath or other remodeling project will reflect your taste and …
You take a lot of care with every aspect of your home’s appearance: room layout, furniture selection, artwork displayed, and the colors the walls are painted. But if you overlook the kinds of light fixtures in a room, then nothing else can be fully appreciated because it’s all hidden in the shadows. Proper lighting influences …
Are you starting to plan entertaining at home again? Inviting friends and family over, whether for major celebrations, casual dinners or watching a game, is one of the joys of life that we can’t wait to get back to. Right now, it’s thoughts of the Summer Olympics or maybe baseball, beer, and relaxing poolside, but …
