The Basics of Refinishing a Basement


Are you looking to expand your living space and increase the value of your home? If so, you may want to consider a finished basement. If you currently have an unfinished basement, your home has an untapped living space that will provide you with many benefits once renovated. This month’s blog post highlights some advantages,...

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What to Expect with a Home Remodeling Project


Renovation of home in Ridgewood NJ by Prominent Builders Glen Rock NJ

When you are planning a major remodeling or renovation, you are rarely focused on the downside of the project. Most homeowners focus on their vision and how the result of their project will impact their home.  However, good planning involves being prepared for the inevitable.   There are many things that can go wrong during a...

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The Five Popular New Home Design Trends for 2023


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If you are planning a new home construction project starting this year or in the upcoming year, there is a lot to consider before beginning.  The choices you make for a new home, or improvements to your existing home should be dictated by your tastes, goals for the use and longevity of your home, and...

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The Framing Stage of New Home Construction


Over the last few months, we have posted a blog series about home construction from the ground up.  We started in April, with a look at popular floor plan designs.  This is an important step in the process that will determine many of the remaining stages of your new home construction.  In May, we looked...

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New Home Foundations – The Important Things to Know


In last month’s blog post, we reviewed the popular custom home floor plans that are available in new home construction.  Picking your floor plan has a lot to do with your individual preferences, along with the utility of your living space.  We continue this series on custom building with a look at the foundation of...

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The Core Considerations for Tackling a Basement Makeover


Finishing your basement adds extra living space and value to your home

If you have an unfinished basement in your home and you are not utilizing it for any daily activity in your life, it’s a missed opportunity to maximize space and increase the value of your home.  The average basement is a dusty, damp, and dark storage area for household goods; but today’s homeowners are making...

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New Home Plan Trends for 2021


A flex den/office is a great way to create the right office environment, but have another place to relax with music, reading, or TV when not working

The events of 2020 have certainly shaped our lives in different ways, including the concept of “home.”  Since the beginning of 2020, home utility has evolved into being our workplace, school, gym, and decompression zones.  It only makes sense, then, that the trends are moving in the direction of this new definition of home. In...

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The Best Fall and Winter Projects Using a Contractor


New A/C Unit and Duct or Insulation Repair/ Replacement during fall and winter

If the change of seasons has you itching for some changes in your home, you may want to start planning a remodeling project as we move into Fall and Winter.  Why is that?  A majority of homeowners usually tackle remodeling projects in the warmer months, however, contractor availability and costs tend to be much lower...

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Fall – A Time for Winterizing and Remodeling


Fall Is Home Maintenance Time

In a short time, the familiar smells of Fall will be in the air along with cooler temperatures.  If you have not taken advantage of the extra time at home this summer to keep up your home and living spaces, now is the time to be thinking of how you can get your home ready...

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Preparing for the Big Renovation


plan ahead to minimize disruptons during a kitchen renovation

There is nothing more exciting than a finished renovation project in your home.  Whether it is an updated bathroom, or a full kitchen remodel, stepping into the newly renovated space is a great feeling!  But keep in mind, the journey to the final product is not always as easy as the finished masterpiece. In this...

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