by admin
on September 30, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, By the Room, Carpet, Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Eco-Friendly, Flooring Details, Green Living, Nashville, Renovations, Style and Innovation
You’ve decided on new carpet, but you want to shop smart. You already know how carpet is made and the difference between carpet styles, but what else is there to know before you buy? Lots. Here are some tips to give you the upper hand on what will soon be underfoot! Seams Unless your room is [...]
by John
on July 29, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Make-overs, Renovations
One thing is certain: the information age has fundamentally altered the way we do business, and construction is no exception. But despite all those changes, there is no substitute for experience. No amount of website research, how-to videos or article archives can replace the knowledge and skill that a general contractor brings to a project. [...]
by John
on July 21, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Renovations
Protecting your home from water intrusion should be a high priority during your home construction or renovation. By following some of the guidelines below, you can be proactive in your approach to safeguarding your home from the affects of water intrusion. It’s advisable to have gutters and downspouts professionally installed. These should have a minimum [...]
by John
on July 15, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Green Living, Renovations
There are a number of advantages when you’re considering cellulose insulation. First and foremost, cellulose insulation is environmentally friendly. The Nu-Wool brand consists of 85% post-consumer recycled material. This accounts for 20% more recycled material than fiberglas insulation. Yes, that’s right, it’s basically made from recycled newspapers. Another feature of cellulose insulation is the excellent [...]
by John
on July 8, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Customer's Viewpoint, Renovations, Style and Innovation
Over the years, manufacturers have been able to create windows that are more durable and efficient than the windows of the past. For many years, steel and wood were primarily used to construct windows. Now, windows are constructed with an assortment of materials that reduce the amount of maintenance needed and provide more energy efficiency. [...]
by John
on June 29, 2011
in Bathrooms, Customer's Viewpoint, Green Living
When you’re working on a renovation, cost-savings are always top of mind. One of the best places to look for savings is by reexamining your energy and water needs. As sewer and water costs are escalating, any change in your water consumption can add up to big savings. One of the easiest ways to conserve [...]
by John
on June 22, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Customer's Viewpoint, Nashville, Style and Innovation
Your custom home building project can be an overwhelming experience. One of the first questions I often hear from clients is “Where do we start?” Every dream home starts with a dream, and this is often the best place to begin realizing your vision. Once you’ve decided to pursue your dream, the question becomes “Where [...]
by John
on June 9, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Renovations
There comes a time when many homeowners face a choice: should you remodel your existing home or should you commit to a new construction project? There are three main points to focus on when making your decision: #1: The costs and benefits of the project: One of the most important considerations is the financial impact [...]
by Andrew Denny
on May 23, 2011
in Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Kitchens, Pictures & Ideas
A common question we receive at Textures is “how do I remove an indentation from my kitchen floor?” I decided to answer this question with a short video and let you see for yourself. This is a very easy and simple process and it requires only some household tools. You will need a hair dryer, [...]
by Andrew Denny
on May 12, 2011
in Beautiful Homes, Customer's Viewpoint, Design Ideas & How-to, Financing FAQ, Hardwood, Nashville
If you are considering remodeling your home and adding hardwood flooring, you may be wondering how much money you are going to have to spend? First off, you need to answer some simple questions. Will you be installing raw lumber and finishing on site? Or will you be installing prefinished hardwood flooring? All you [...]