The bathroom (along with the kitchen) is the most popular room in the house to remodel to incorporate luxury items and personal touches. A magazine-worthy bathroom can increase your home’s value, but more than that, it can provide you with immediate resort-style luxury at home. Right now the exciting trends are toward traditional and contemporary…
Many large technology companies are coming out with devices and ways to automate your home, to help streamline and automate your family’s busy lives. One popular example of this is the Amazon Echo or its similar competitor, the Google Home. These digital personal assistants can help you make shopping lists, play music on demand and…
The biggest nightmare for any home remodel is the project that begins to change your home, but will only be finished for double what you had originally anticipated. Here are some easy ways to make sure that your home remodel stays under budget: Build in a 20 Percent Cushion into Your Budget Because it’s rare…
Home Remodeling can be an overwhelming task for many home owners. Many different things can go wrong – from projects going over budget, poor craftsmanship from remodelers, to delays in construction. Because home remodels are a significant investment of both money and time, here are several tips to make sure your home remodel goes as…
We’re in Florida… Checking out the Flooring Trends! Greetings from sunny Florida! Nope, we’re not down here for the Clemson vs. Alabama football, we are here to check out the exciting newest style and building trends for 2017 at the NAHB International Builders Show. When we first arrived, we went straight to the Mohawk showroom…
Remember the garage addition project from several weeks ago? It started out with tree, setback, and septic tank issues. These are typical obstacles contractors face every day when starting home improvement projects. Sometimes, contractors hastily begin construction and forget to check for any obstructions or unforeseen obstacles. In the last video about this garage addition,…
Melton Interiors is working on a garage addition project that’s moving along well despite a list of challenges. Luckily our team spotted some of the issues at the onset of this project and responded quickly to the unforeseen issues we encountered, moving forward as efficiently as possible on this project. As with any construction project, issues can…
We don’t have to worry about it too much in the south, but ice hanging around on your home can cause serious damage. As the icicles from our first winter storm of this year melt, homeowners can see how a threat of moisture is lurking around their homes during the winter months when snow and…
When considering hiring a residential contractor to work in your home, there are FIVE main things you should consider: – Consider the complexity of the project and make sure your residential contractor understands the entire scope of work and is experienced with similar projects. Sometimes it is okay to hire a handy man or small, specialized worker…
Shower waterproofing is a big concern for all homeowners. At Melton Interiors, it is our responsibility to understand the best waterproofing techniques when we install a new shower. Water is one of your home’s biggest enemies. Ask any homeowner that discovers water damage and has had to have replaced rotting wood in their homes. Water…