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13 Common Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

by LIP | Feb 22, 2024 | Kitchens, Remodeling

If you’re redesigning or updating your kitchen in 2024, check out this list of common kitchen design mistakes to avoid. Kitchen remodels are a huge investment of time and money, so there’s a lot of pressure to get it right. You can take risks on some...

9 Home Remodeling Trends That Are Worth the Investment

by LIP | Jan 18, 2024 | Real Estate, Remodeling

Here are 9 home remodeling trends in 2024 that are truly worth your investment – both time and money. I’ve divided this topic into two blog posts. Part one is today’s roundup of home remodeling trends that I’ll argue are truly worth the...

Insider Tips to Hire a Contractor You’ll Love

by LIP | Oct 12, 2021 | Remodeling, Tools + Tips

If you’re researching how to hire a contractor, you’re in the right place! Between checking reviews, Yelp, Google, Nextdoor, Facebook groups, and even personal recommendations, there’s almost too much information out there to sift through. Plus, who...

Choosing a Kitchen Backsplash Tile Pattern

by LIP | Sep 7, 2020 | Kitchens, Remodeling

Updated December 2022 – see the backsplash pattern we chose at the end of this post! Choosing a backsplash tile pattern for the kitchen is one of my favorite elements of remodeling. You can dress up builder-basic cabinets, bring in color and pattern, or calm...

A “Work in Progress” House Tour – Our Second Home

by LIP | Apr 6, 2020 | HOME TOURS

Updated 11/8/20: For all of my talk about our current work in progress, I’ve never given you a proper house tour! One day, when it’s soup-to-nuts finished, I’ll post a big reveal of our blond brick ranch. (Yes, “blond brick” is a thing! I...