Chandeliers: Not Just For Dining Anymore
If you are considering renovating or remodeling your home, you must plan to change the lighting to suit your new environment and, though recessed lights are the safe choice, they aren’t the only one. Maybe you love the chandelier in your mother’s dining room or the elegant one in your grandmother’s home. Well, you can […]
Adding A Skylight
“Let the sunshine in…†isn’t just part of the lyrics from the musical “Hair‖ it’s good advice if you need to brighten up a dark interior bath or kitchen. Consider adding a skylight as part of your remodeling or renovation project. Skylights are a way to let the outdoors in and flood a space with […]
Adding A Handicap Ramp
When a loved one becomes wheelchair bound due to age or infirmity, his or her experience of the world changes dramatically. Too often the person feels imprisoned in his or her own home. It is as though their very freedom has been taken from them since the simple act of getting in and out of […]
10 Tips To Caring For Natural Stone
When you are remodeling your kitchen or renovating your bath, you may decide to finally get those natural stone countertops, flooring or walls you’ve always wanted. You’ve made a beautiful choice, but do you know how to care for your new natural stone? Here are 10 tips to ensure your natural stone stays as stunning […]
Seven Principles of Universal Design
When considering a kitchen remodeling project for your home, you may wish to consider incorporating the principles of Universal Design. If you think these principles need to be applied only if you have someone handicapped in your home, think again. Universal Design meets the needs of all people, with varied abilities. It considers people with […]
How To Build Or Remodel A Man Cave
Here at Cornerstone we understand a man’s need to get away from it all—wives, daughters, work phone calls—and head for his own sanctuary: his Man Cave. (Yes, we also understand a woman’s need for a she-shed and look for ideas about that in an upcoming blog.) We also understand that the man cave it too […]
Planning The Perfect Outdoor Kitchen-Part 2
Whether you are remodeling or installing a new one, here is Cornerstone Builder’s second blog full of advice on how to plan the perfect outdoor kitchen. Check Part 1 and then read on for even more tips: Plan for lots of storage and workspace: Keep in mind that all storage should be watertight and weatherproof […]
Planning the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen-Part 1
No need to wait in line to get a great seat on a lovely patio at an expensive restaurant. If you want to dine under the stars (and keep your house cooler by limiting cooking inside), build an outdoor kitchen. You can cook, eat, entertain, grab an après-pool snack or host Thanksgiving dinner for a […]
Remodeling A Small Bath
If you have an older home, you may find that the house retains the original 5-foot by 8-foot size and that feels pretty tight by current standards. In fact, in new construction, bathroom size has largely doubled from that pre-set. But remodeling a bathroom is what we do best and renovating that bath is a […]
Remodeling or Building A Nursery
Little one on the way? Planning and dreaming about the baby to come is one of the joys of new parenthood, but if your plans include something concrete, like Remodeling or renovating an existing room or add one on to make a nursery for that bundle of joy, read on. Here are some practical tips […]