Contrary to popular belief, brick is a porous material and can’t be counted on to keep water out of your house. Water penetrated the brick and rotted the framing in the adjacent garage. In this quarter’s project files, we show you how we fixed it.

At some point, we may find our home no longer fits our needs. But how do you know when it makes sense to remodel, add-on to your home or to move? There is no easy answer to that question, and your best bet is to bring in a professional remodeler that can assess your options.

Even though aging-in-place and universal design features are becoming standard in remodeling, you still need to make sure you’re hiring a professional that is qualified and experienced in this design work. Here we tell you how to get started.

This past summer, new building code changes went into effect, including a requirement that the main level of a home be accessible for a wheelchair in both new construction and remodels. In fact, many remodeling design trends have a lot in common with universal design, making barrier free living both standard and a sought after luxury.

You might be thinking, isn’t it a little early to be talking about Thanksgiving? But if you’d like a new kitchen to host your extended family for the holidays, then now is the time to get started. Here are four reasons to start early on your new kitchen remodel.