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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You can’t stand it another second. That old kitchen of yours is getting remodeled right now and not a moment too soon. So where to start? Here are a few lessons we have learned at Cornerstone having done hundreds of successful kitchen remodels. We know these will make your life (and our job) easier: Do […]

You may have gotten a bargain when you bought your house and saved money with a fixer upper. Over the years you may have put lots of money into the property, remodeling the kitchen, renovating the bath, solving the big problems and never quite getting around to the cosmetics—what is known as the “curb appeal”. […]

Not everyone who can benefit from a remodeled bath made accessible is already wheelchair bound or even yet physically challenged, but all of us are getting older and sometimes remodeling with our future physical limitations in mind can help us stay in our homes for many more years. There are certain tips, tricks and dimensions […]

When you are picking finishes for your bath remodeling project, consider smoothing out your sanctuary with glass. Glass tile brings shine, drama and depth to your home’s surfaces and its lovely luminescent quality makes it an ever more popular choice for baths. True, it is a little more expensive than ceramic tiles, but the artistry […]

Woods are all unique, with differing characteristics, and choosing just the right one as your custom cabinetry for your remodeling project can be confusing. Here is some information about the characteristics of different types of woods to help you choose: Cherry can take on a deep red patina over time, but its natural color ranges […]

If you are remodeling an older home in Naples, Fort Myers or anywhere in Southwest Florida, you may be faced with an often-seen relic of the past—a dark kitchen. Kitchens used to be smaller than is the fashion now and all-important wall space was used for cabinets, not “wasted” on windows. But today’s larger kitchen […]