The idea behind the kitchen work triangle in kitchen design is to position the sink, refrigerator and stove in a triangle. The theory behind this is you want to make the most efficient use of kitchen work space without having to move very far between the three areas. The kitchen work triangle consists of … Read more
Danny Garcia
Are you considering installing Solar Panels in San Antonio to power your home? Great news! Rebates and tax credits could now lower a home owner’s payments to less than $100 a month for installing 5 kilowatts of solar power. By installing Solar Panels. on the roof of your home, you could save $60 a monthly … Read more
Hiring a contractor can be a very difficult thing to do especially if you have never been through the construction process before. My advise is to first talk to people who been through a home remodel, room addition, kitchen or bathroom remodel, or built a custom home. Not only will they be able to give … Read more
If you are building more than 100 sq ft or moving walls or doors, a building permit is required. Homeowners (owners) can obtain building permits and hire licensed contractors to perform the work. Homeowners can obtain a home repair permit, plumbing and mechanical permit to perform repairs or replace fixtures in a single family home. … Read more
Remodeling your home should be exciting. The reality is it can be very stressful if you are not prepared and don’t do research before you begin your home remodel. In fact, for many people remodeling is nothing but frustration. Chances are they are people who didn’t think their project through as well as they could … Read more
How do you know when it is time for a new roof in San Antonio? Well, the most obvious reason is if your roof is leaking. Most of my clients here in San Antonio don’t even know there is a leak until they start seeing water dripping from the ceiling. This can be avoided if … Read more
If you are reading this, you are probably considering remodeling your home. Load-bearing walls always run perpendicular to the ceiling joists of your home. Ceiling joist can be easily identified as what your sheetrock is nailed to. Take a look up in your attic and see for yourself. Insulation will be between them. A joist … Read more
As a home builder and remodeler in San Antonio, Texas, Rhino Design Build gets this question a lot. When do I need a building permit? If you are building more than 100 sq ft or moving walls or doors, a building permit is required in the City of San Antonio. If you’re doing sidewalk, driveway … Read more
A mother-in-law suite or Granny Flat in San Antonio can be defined as some type of room addition to the existing home that provides temporary or permanent accommodations for guests. This type of room addition is referred to as a “mother-in-law suite” or “father-in-law suite” since it is not unusual for elderly parents to live … Read more
Popcorn ceilings were a very popular design trend during the 1960s and 70s. However, many people living in homes of that era don’t like the way textured ceilings look, and want to get rid of them. It really dates the house and makes can be scraped off really easily. When I build a custom home … Read more
I get this question almost every time we build a room addition or remodel an existing house in San Antonio. Which is better? Hardwood flooring or Ceramic tile? Rhino Design Build has the answer. Well, it all depends on your family lifestyle. While both offer an upgraded look and better resale value as opposed to … Read more
It’s always hot here in San Antonio and many of my clients that want their homes remodeled are asking about Outdoor Patio Mist Cooling System. They systems are are a great idea for outdoor cabana’s, decks, swimming pool areas or patios. Mist cooling systems push water through minuscule nozzles at an incredibly high pressure (about … Read more