When you’re considering a remodel of your Rochester-area home, you have a lot to think about. You may be wondering if it makes more sense to buy or build a new home or remodel your existing home. Or If you’re thinking about a kitchen remodel you may be wondering what features you really want in your dream kitchen. No matter what you decide to pursue, one thing you’ll want to do is measure the cost before you begin.
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Rochester Remodeling—Measuring the Cost Before You Begin
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Jun 23, 2018 @ 13:06 PM
Topics: home remodeling, Home Remodeling Costs
Creating Your Perfect Rochester Home: Is New Right for You?
Posted by John Graziose on Sun, Feb 11, 2018 @ 07:02 AM
What should you do if your current Rochester home is no longer meeting your needs? Family dynamics can change. Perhaps you’ve added a child or two since you first moved in. Perhaps you’ve had an older family member move in with you and you want to be able to accommodate them comfortably. Maybe you need to make some changes that address the needs of multiple generations. Or it could be that you’re looking ahead to your own retirement and want to make sure you’re in a place you’ll enjoy for years to come. How do you go about creating your perfect Rochester home? Is new right for you?
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Is Open-Plan Living in the Fingerlakes Region a Fad?
Posted by John Graziose on Sat, Feb 11, 2017 @ 10:02 AM
There is no mistaking the popularity of open-plan design in the homebuilding and home remodeling industry. And if you scour sites such as Houzz.com and BHG.com a lot of the homes you see reflect how widespread this style has become. But is open-plan living just a fad? Is it still something you want to consider for your Rochester-area home?
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Get More Usable Space in Your Next Rochester NY Home
Posted by John Graziose on Wed, Dec 23, 2015 @ 19:12 PM
When you’re looking for a plan for your new custom home in the Rochester area, having enough space is always a consideration. But not all space is created equal.
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Kitchen Remodeling: What Would Go Into Your Dream Kitchen?
Posted by John Graziose on Thu, Apr 23, 2015 @ 13:04 PM
Kitchens are one of the most-remodeled rooms in today’s homes. It’s not surprising, given the increased role kitchens play in family living today. And while kitchens have become increasingly popular as social gathering places, they are still very much working rooms. That means they should be designed for efficiency and for comfort. What features would you build into your dream kitchen? Here are a few ideas.
Read MoreTopics: Kitchen remodeling, kitchen design, home remodeling