The way we use the bathroom sure has changed over time. In a century we have gone from a quick dash to an outhouse, to now spending more time than ever in the bathroom (thanks Twitter). While we have increased the time we spend, we may not be paying attention to all the little things…
Question: How many subcontractors does it take to change a light bulb?Answer: You’ll find out in a month, when they’re halfway done. Ask just about anyone who’s ever hired a remodeler. Subcontracting complicates and lengthens the process. Most folks learn this as their project unfolds—as their kitchen or bathroom sits in a blanket of dust…
It may be unoriginal to compare the first five years of a person’s life with the last five years, but that’s because there is some truth to the comparison. For ages, some basic parallels have been drawn by people who have cared both for their babies and for their aging parents. They know, twice over,…
Ahhh, Houzz, the place where people in the market for remodeling go to covet and swoon. If you haven’t checked it out, grab a glass of water before you do, lest you drool yourself dry. Photographs of incredible interiors abound on Houzz—from homeowners, designers, and contractors alike—making it a great place to start if you’re…
Lyndon B. Johnson once said that every man has a right to a Saturday night bath. Kind of an odd statement, since baths—not showers—were still the primary way people bathed during most of Johnson’s life. (You’d think showers would be the luxury.) Today, baths really have become the special, occasional treat Johnson made them out…