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Choosing the right countertop for your new (or even old) kitchen can be a difficult task, I've put together some information on many of the available materials to help you make a better decision for your needs  Read Entire Post

As we age (myself included) the homes we built for our young and growing families lose purpose over time. And, while many middle age and senior homeowners choose to sell and move to a more accessibility friendly environment, it may not be for you. If you intend to remain in your current home, there are several factors you may want to consider to insure your home can serve your needs through out your golden years.
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Shutters, blinds and shades provide a wonderful variety of options for shutting out light, while giving a unique decorative touch to the room. A shutter is a window or door covering which has a frame and operates on hinges to close up the opening. Within the frame are often operating louvers used to control the amount of light and/or air coming in. A blind is normally a set of narrow wooden, metal or plastic slats attached together by cloth or nylon cord and hung from the top of an opening. Shades are similar to blinds, but instead of slats, they consist of fabric. Read Entire Post

To the traditional list of spaces in the house (kitchen, dining room, living room, etc.) a new name is appearing with increasing frequency: the flex suite. The basic concept has been around for a long time. Only now, however, are people realizing the fabulous potential flex suites offer for helping mold their homes to fit ever-changing needs. A flex suite is a universally accessible ground floor room (or rooms) within a single family dwelling which has a private or semi-private entrance, a full bathroom, and kitchen facilities. Read Entire Post

In residential remodeling, the term "change order" can make a big difference in a projects success. A change order is additional work that was not included in the original scope of the project and can either be customer driven or contractor driven.  Read Entire Post

When homeowners need more living space, they usually look up to the attic or out to the backyard. Indeed, the vast majority of Del Sol Construction's remodeling projects are additions, including many second story additions over an existing garage. Sometimes when space or budget considerations rule out an addition, that space down under the home becomes prime remodeling territory. Read Entire Post