by Roberts Residential Remodeling | Jul 26, 2013 | Cabinets, Home Additions, Home Plans, Kitchens, Planning, Remodeling, Small Spaces, Woodwork
Half-way through 2013, we’ve seen a number of trends gathering steam in our kitchen projects. Most of these trends are very functional. Color choices are evolving, too, changing from patterns we’ve seen for the past several years. Here are the top 4 trends we’ve...
by Roberts Residential Remodeling | Nov 20, 2012 | Bathrooms, Cabinets, Home Additions, Home Plans, Kitchens, Planning, Remodeling
Homeowners in the US are starting to discover the surprising benefits of LED lighting. Homeowners in Europe and Asia have been adopting these money-savers at a rapid rate. It’s easy to see why. LED lights use dramatically less energy than traditional incandescent...
by Roberts Residential Remodeling | Aug 30, 2012 | Bathrooms, Home Plans, Kitchens, Planning, Remodeling
Much of the country has suffered a difficult drought this year. Water conservation has become essential across the US, even in places like Minnesota where we are surrounded by water. In addition to saving money, water conservation helps prevent water pollution in...
by Roberts Residential Remodeling | Jul 11, 2012 | Basements, flooring, floors, Home Plans, Lower Levels, Planning, Remodeling
Lower levels can be as much as 15 degrees cooler than main floors in many homes. That difference in temperature can make the basement a cool place to relax all summer long. Lower levels are built for casual family fun. In the heat of the day, while the kids are on...
by Roberts Residential Remodeling | May 23, 2012 | Home Plans, Kitchens, Lower Levels, Planning
Natural light makes any room feel cozy and appealing. It also helps save energy. In all of our remodeling projects, we try to maximize the amount of natural light we capture. This can be somewhat challenging in older homes as we try to extend the character of the...