Remodeling Recon Blog

“energy saving window film”

Everyone wants a home that is bright and cheery and filled with light. Not only is natural light healthier for your body and energy system than artificial light but it also cuts down on the energy costs of using more artificial lights in the home. Having lots of windows […]

“remodeling and construction”
 
If you’re planning any remodeling and construction project that would involve digging of any kind one thing you or your contractor will need to do before commencing on your project would be to phone the Call Before You Dig office in your state as power, water, gas and other types of lines are […]

 
Remodeling a kitchen is an incredibly huge undertaking that involves a vast array of details to consider, decide on and oversee their implementation.  If you’re not prepared it can seem a bit overwhelming but here are some of the things you can expect and prepare for during your kitchen remodel. 
Obviously the first step is to […]

“flooring materials” “flooring material” “kitchen remodel”

There are several different schools of thoughts about what is the best order of sequence for installing the flooring material in a kitchen remodel.  There are many elements involved in a kitchen remodel including installing the kitchen cabinets, the countertops, the plumbing and electrical, the flooring and appliances to name […]

“eco friendly” “green materials“
 
No flooring product has zero impact on our planet, but some green materials are better than others. I’ve listed a few of the eco friendlier options you might use in your home with both the pros and the considerations that need to be pondered. 
 
Bamboo is one eco friendly option.  Bamboo is […]

“home improvement & maintenance” “home improvement diy”

Home improvement & maintenance is often required when you want to remodel your home or do some decent renovations in your home. Remodeling is a way to move up in the housing market without moving out. It is also one way to enhance the attractiveness of your home if […]

“discount kitchen cabinets” “kitchen cabinet refacing”
A complete set of kitchen cabinets can start at around $800 at the bottom of the line for discount kitchen cabinets and go all the way up to $100,000 for a high quality set.  Kitchen cabinets have an enormous spread in pricing – from $80 a lineal foot for laminate […]

“chromatherapy” “home design”
 
When it comes to remodeling houses and picking out the color scheme for your home design just how important is the color choice?
Color touches us on a very deep intuitive level.  Whether you realize it or not, colors speak very loud to our subconscious and have a positive or negative reaction within 90 […]

“go green” “remodeling houses”
 
One of the first stages of a kitchen remodel  or any type of remodel is the demolition process.  One of the ways you can go green and avoid adding to landfill is to employ gentle deconstruction methods to remove items and if possible recycle them.  While not everything is in recyclable condition, […]

“kitchen plans” “kitchen designs”
All the content from my previous blog Kitchen Plans & Kitchen Designs is now transferred over to this Remodeling Recon blog so you don’t have to worry about missing any posts.

“remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel”
 
A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project.  If he primarily specializes in fireplaces and […]

“remodeling costs” “kitchen plans”
The first question most people ask is: How much is it going to cost?
What you end up paying depends on three things that you can choose and one that you can’t.

First, the material you select for your kitchen plans will have the biggest impact on the price; it’s also where you have […]