When it comes to remodeling your bath, nothing brings a sense of style like a vessel sink. Gone are the days of boring white porcelain. Now artistry takes the stage as vessel sinks come in every color, shape and style putting a little magic into your bathroom remodeling project. Vessel sinks bring both interest and […]

When it comes to saving the planet, can we ever know enough? At Cornerstone Builders, we keep returning to the need to use green materials and techniques in our remodeling and renovation projects. Why is it so important? Well, apart from the helping our planet sustain itself, green remodeling allows us to correct existing housing […]

When we are working with someone on a remodeling project for their kitchen or a renovation of their home and we suggest laminate flooring as a cost-effective alternative to hardwood, we are often asked the question: “Isn’t laminate flooring just linoleum?” The answer is a resounding “No”. Many of us grew up with that tacky […]

When it comes to remodeling or renovating your home, it’s often the little things you might overlook in the grand plan. Often, the little things are the most important. One thing we often suggest to customers is the installation of a home safe. Whether you have precious jewelry, a rare coin collection or just important […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]