Can You Crawl Out Your Bedroom Window?

Have you ever thought about crawling out your bedroom window? If you are beyond your teenage years, I doubt it. According to International Building Code (IBC) egress windows are required for every bedroom. Egress windows are defined as windows that can be used as an exit or are large enough for a fireman with full… Continue reading Can You Crawl Out Your Bedroom Window?

What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”

What are the top things in your life that are the most important? Your children, your marriage, family, friends…? You invest time and energy in those items because you care about them. Why not invest in your home? It’s one of the largest financial investments that you have! Homes need your attention just like everything… Continue reading What’s The Big Deal About “Maintenance Delay?”

Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)

Most designers will tell you that the most challenging part of our job is educating our clients about the process of the industry. Most homeowners will express their frustration about the stress and steep learning curve involved. Here are a few KEY things to know before starting to plan for your project: 1) Know your… Continue reading Ready, Set… Go? How to Put Your Team in Place BEFORE Your Renovation Project (PART 1)

420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!

As the renovation is drawing to an end, I have already lined up a cleaning company to come just as soon as the door has hit the contractor’s back-side. I had two companies bid and I actually took the higher bid because it was well organized and spelled out their scope of services plus, they… Continue reading 420 RENO… How To Clean Your Home After a Reno!

420 RENO… My Biggest Critic

Well, I will divulge that my biggest critic is my son. He is an engineer student at Northeastern University and an avid cyclist. In other words, his brain is always putting things together and doing math. Now, while I find is questions frustrating, they are also thought provocative and challenging. He hasn’t been home much during… Continue reading 420 RENO… My Biggest Critic