Journal
The remodeling journal
Straight answers on bathrooms, kitchens, flooring and paint: how the work is done, how long it takes, and what to decide before you call anyone.
BathroomsCurbless or curbed walk-in shower: which is right for your bathroom?
Curbless or curbed walk-in shower? Compare how each is built, how well it keeps water in, what it asks of your floor, and who each design suits best.
KitchensReface, paint or replace your kitchen cabinets?
Should you reface, paint or replace kitchen cabinets? How to check the cabinet boxes, what each option involves, and when replacement is worth it.
FlooringWood-look tile vs. luxury vinyl plank
Wood-look tile vs. luxury vinyl plank: how porcelain plank tile and LVP compare on durability, comfort, water, install time and slab movement in DFW homes.
PaintingInterior painting prep: what separates a clean job from a quick one
Interior painting prep decides how long a paint job lasts and how it looks. The steps a careful painter takes before opening a can, and what quick jobs skip.
BathroomsPorcelain vs. natural marble for shower walls
Porcelain vs. marble for shower walls: compare looks, water absorption, etching, sealing, daily cleaning and installation so you pick the right tile.
KitchensKitchen lighting: recessed, pendant and under-cabinet layers
How to plan kitchen lighting in layers: where recessed lights go, how high pendants hang, why under-cabinet light matters, and choosing color and dimmers.
FlooringChoosing flooring for a slab foundation in North Texas
Flooring for a slab foundation in North Texas: how clay soil, slab movement and moisture affect LVP, tile and wood, and floating vs. glue-down methods.
PaintingExterior painting in Texas heat: timing, prep and products
Exterior painting in Texas heat lasts when timing, prep and products fit the weather. When to paint, how to follow the shade and what North Texas sun demands.
BathroomsWhat drives the cost of a bathroom remodel in Dallas?
What drives bathroom remodel cost in Dallas: scope, moving plumbing, tile size and pattern, glass, fixtures, hidden water damage and permits, explained.
KitchensLiving at home during a kitchen remodel: how to plan for it
How to plan for living at home during a kitchen remodel: a temporary kitchen, meals and dishes, dust and noise by phase, kids, pets, and packing up.
FlooringReplacing carpet with hard flooring in bedrooms and stairs
Replacing carpet with hard flooring in bedrooms and on stairs: what is under the carpet, baseboards, noise upstairs, stair treads and riser heights explained.
PaintingPaint before or after new floors? The right order for a refresh
Should you paint before or after new floors? In most homes, walls and ceilings come first, then flooring, then baseboards and a final trim coat. Here is why.
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