The Steps to a Home Remodeling Project

Embarking on a home remodeling project? The process may seem daunting, but with some step-by-step planning in place, you can create a smooth transformation for your home.  Here’s how to plan your home makeover. Define Your Project Scope Make a list of the things you want to change or update in your home. Be as specific as possible, detailing the changes for each room and the materials you envision. Remember to consider the practical aspects, such as plumbing and electrical work, along with the aesthetic ones. Your defined project scope will serve as a blueprint guiding your decisions and actions throughout the remodeling process. Hire a Remodeling Contractor Choose a dedicated remodeling contractor who is licensed, insured and has a strong portfolio. Schedule a consultation to share your desired project scope and give them a chance to walk through your space.  Then you’ll be ready to work out key details and a plan of attack for your project.  Develop a Detailed Plan and Timeline When you and your contractor begin to map out the plans for your home remodeling project, make sure to bring your planner with you.  Start by identifying key milestones based on your project’s scope. These might...
A kitchen with open shelving recently remodeled by House Lift, Inc. the Twin Cities.

When Is Open Shelving the Right Design Choice?

Open shelving is seen by some as a passing trend. A way of storing your things to match your new open concept but not an ongoing viable way to keep your house in order. Some may see it that way, but we do not. We believe that open shelving can be an excellent way to both showcase and store, making it an excellent design choice for your home. Here we will discuss when we feel it is best to utilize open shelving and how it can help your home makeover. Open Shelving Adds a Breezy Feel to Your Interior The visual impact of open shelving to your space can be easily understated until you see it for yourself. What sounds like a simple change becomes one of the more important visual aspects of your home. When you make the design choice to switch to open shelving, you are truly taking advantage of your space. You are giving your walls the chance to breathe, which allows the color palette and lighting to stretch out across the space. This evokes the feeling you were hoping to get when you made those choices and now — with open shelving — you can be...