Finding the right gift for the woman who has made such an impact in your life (or, if we’re talking about your wife, the lives of your children) can be tricky and does a bouquet of flowers, while lovely, truly express how much she’s loved and appreciated? To be honest, for most moms that would likely be enough. But what if, this year, you presented your mom with a present that she won’t be expecting? We’re talking about the gift of home improvement!

Deciding when or even if to replace your windows can be a big decision for homeowners and really there’s a lot to think about. If you’re on the fence about new windows for your home but need a bit more food for thought, you’ve come to the right place.

The clocks have adjusted for daylight savings time and the temperatures are climbing- spring is almost here! Before the season is fully in swing, now is the time to prepare your deck and outdoor living space for the nicer weather. With that in mind, here are a few ways you can make sure your deck is ready for spring and summer!

Are you thinking about building a deck or updating your existing deck in the coming months? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Creating outdoor living spaces has been a growing trend in recent years and the coronavirus has only spurred the demand to extend living spaces beyond the interior walls. And one way of doing that is by… you guessed it, adding, repairing, or upgrading your deck.

The bathroom is not only one of the most essential rooms in any household, it is one of the most frequented as well. If you’re tired of taking care of business or just stealing a few minutes alone in a bathroom that is short on style and function, maybe it’s time to consider a bathroom remodel. Now, before you say it’s too expensive and dismiss the idea outright, let’s take a closer look at how much a bathroom remodel costs.

Move over Formica, there’s a new countertop in town. Actually, if we’re being honest, there are multiple types of countertop material to choose from and some have been around for quite a while. In today’s blog, our discussion will focus on two of the most popular countertop options in Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and throughout the Greater Birmingham metro area – quartz and granite.

As we enter the new year, it’s quite natural and expected to think about change and starting with a proverbial clean slate. Typically, the changes we resolve to make in January are focused on giving up bad habits and forming new, healthier ones. Personal growth is always beneficial but it may not be the only resolution you should consider as you dive into 2021. What about the health of your home?

Have you ever stepped into a kitchen and thought it was possible you traveled back in time? Kitchen styles have certainly changed over the years and while some older kitchen features can be viewed as vintage or charming, others like avocado and laminated countertops from the 70s are best left to the past. If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen and are wondering how much a kitchen remodel project cost, the answer depends on you.

If there’s one thing we’ve noticed about the coronavirus as it relates to our industry, is how homeowners in Birmingham have become keenly aware of their homes’ features – the good and the bad. From lack of privacy during a Zoom meeting to preparing meals in tired, old kitchens, to wishing for a new (or updated) deck to create more space for the family to stretch out, homeowners are re-evaluating their homes and making changes to improve its functionality, comfort, and style. And it’s not just in our area; news outlets across the nation are reporting a boom in home improvement projects -either tackled by adventurous DIYers or completed by hired professionals. For those of you who are contemplating making some changes in or around your home, we’ve put together a list of remodeling projects for you to consider.