Recently, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that building materials for the average home had increased by 26.1% over the previous 12 months. Accordingly, you are probably already looking at ways to save money on your next remodeling project. Sacrificing quality shouldn’t have to be one of them, which is why we are …
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 …
When summer finally hits, we’re all glad to have air conditioning in our homes. And unless we can get to the Jersey Shore, those hot and humid days just make us want to stay inside and crank up the A/C. But monthly sky-high energy bills may be a reminder that your home is not as …
How to Avoid Countertop Confusion There are always lots of choices to make when you’re remodeling your kitchen ─ selecting appliance options, picking colors, and deciding on fixture styles and finishes. It can be fun making plans and imagining how it will look when it’s all done. For many of the decisions, you just need …
When you start thinking about remodeling your kitchen, it’s because you want it to look beautifully updated and also to work more efficiently for the life you’re living now, not simply to spend money. And there aren’t many people who want to go over budget or write a blank check for the project. At T&K …
Through the years, our lives, circumstances, and needs change, and so does what we want to get out of our homes. It’s not unusual for a family to outgrow their home, but there are times when the house outgrows you! Remodeling your home will allow it to stay well-suited to your life and let you …
Any remodeling project starts with a little bit of dreaming and a lot of planning. Finishing your basement requires additional consideration of some very important construction details, even before you get to thoughts of how the room will look. So, where to begin? At T&K Contractors, we’re experienced in basement remodeling and have helped many …
You love your home’s location and neighborhood, but the house no longer meets your needs and it looks and feels outdated. What do you do? You can move, but moving has many hidden costs and risks. You could tear down the house to the foundation and build a new home in its place, but that …
There’s no denying that this past winter was brutal. Many homeowners were confronted with the reality that their home’s comfort level was too low and their energy bills were too high. Neither were what they would like them to be, or what they can be with some home updates. The envelope of your home (its …
Cork flooring is a resilient flooring option outside of the traditional wood or carpeting. Cork is a product of bark of a cork oak tree that is shed every 9-15 years and offers a beautiful alternative flooring option. Cork flooring can also be used under wood and carpet floors to add cushion or “give.” It …
