The Trick to Searching on Houzz

The Trick to Searching on Houzz

[Originally published as Design Tip #3 in our weekly newsletter] If you’re considering a renovation or construction project and you’ve never heard of Houzz, get your internet-surfing self over there and sign up. It’s the largest collection of home...
Old Home Buyer’s Guide

Old Home Buyer’s Guide

One of the services we offer is walk-throughs for clients who are house shopping. We’ve been through a lot of old houses and have developed this guide to help us evaluate renovation costs and potential. Print this out and take it with you when you go house shopping...
How to Tell If a Wall is Load-Bearing

How to Tell If a Wall is Load-Bearing

A common aim with home renovations is to have a more open plan. This is especially true in older homes where original kitchens are completely closed off from adjacent dining and living rooms. So how do you know when it’s safe to remove a wall or if it is...
The Wrong Way to Add a Closet

The Wrong Way to Add a Closet

[Originally published as Design Tip #2 in our weekly newsletter] What’s the most common complaint from owners of old houses? Not enough closet space. Closets are often #1 on the list of improvements to make. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to add a...

Renovation Financing Part I: HELOCs

Cameron Puckett, Pinnacle Financial Partners You’re finally ready to pull the trigger on that home renovation you’ve been dreaming of for years. After crunching the numbers, you realize that it’s going to take more money than you have in your...