Posts by Steve Shinn, CR
35 Inspiring Home Design Trends
Seeking to create a lively and joyful home environment? Look no further! Here are some of the hottest trends in design for 2023, encompassing kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, home offices, laundry rooms, bedrooms, exteriors, and landscapes: Kitchens: Bathrooms: Living Rooms: Other Interior Trends: Home Offices: Laundry Rooms: Premier Home Remodeling in the Greater Phoenix Area…
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HOW TO STORE KITCHEN TOOLS AND FLATWARE
They say the key to organization is a place for everything and everything in its place. This is true for even the smallest items, such as your kitchen utensils. These include your everyday flatware as well as the many small but mighty cooking tools a serious chef requires. Here are some of my favorite options…
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6 Ways to Cool Off Without Air Conditioning
Having an air conditioner is a near-must in climates where months-long heat waves are a summer norm. And with that comes an equally scorching energy bill. Even in regions with gentler climates, homeowners can still experience enough hot days in a row to nearly go mad. It doesn’t have to be so hard. Whether you want…
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Must-Haves for Your Dream Kitchen
Expert Insights from Designers and Remodelers Designing a kitchen that’s both beautiful and functional can feel overwhelming. To help you prioritize, we surveyed design and remodeling professionals to find out the must-have features for a kitchen you’ll love. Here are the key elements they recommend focusing on: 1. Smart Storage Solutions: Kitchen cabinets are a…
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Where Should You Put The Kitchen Sink?
Where should you put the kitchen sink in your remodel? Do you put it facing a window or your guests? In a corner or near the dishwasher? Here’s how to find the best place for the kitchen sink. To find your dream kitchen sink, you will likely spend a good amount of time browsing sink…
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A Letter to Your Clients: 10 Ways to Be a World-Class Client
By Mark Richardson, Pro-Remodelers (June 16, 2022) While I have spent most of my last 10 years as an author and advisor to remodeling business owners, I spent the prior 30 years creating joy in the life of homeowners through remodeling homes. This column is a letter to your clients (and a guide to you)…
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How to Build a Color Palette in 5 Simple Steps
Color palettes are the secret to giving every makeover that tied together look, but how do you build one? We’re sharing some simple steps to help you build a color palette of your own for your next project. STEP 1: START WITH THE SPACE Unless you’re doing a floor-to-ceiling overhaul, the first place to start…
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Key Measurements to Help You Design Your Kitchen
Get the ideal kitchen setup by understanding spatial relationships, key measurements, and work zones Whether you are moving into an existing kitchen, remodeling the one you have, or building a new one, understanding a few key measurements and organizational guidelines can help your culinary life run more smoothly. Kitchens provide storage for your food and…
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Insulation Basics: What to Know About Spray Foam
Learn what exactly spray foam insulation is, the pros and cons of using it, and why you shouldn’t mess around with installation. While we all wish there were a single answer for any given problem, oftentimes that’s just not the case. This is true for material options for home spray foam insulation. Despite what the…
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10 Faucet Trends for Kitchens and Baths in 2022
See the latest styles, finishes, features, and other faucet trends featured at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show with this HOUZZ article. Reading through it, we think you will find that different faucets may match your lifestyle better than others as well as determine the right fit for the right style in your kitchen…
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