A well-planned room addition can enhance the style of your home as well as provide new found space, comfort, and increase the value of your home.  There are many reasons for home remodeling or adding living space to your home.  Perhaps your growing family needs another bedroom or bathroom.  (which was the case for the … Read more

A room addition can give your home much-needed space, comfort, and style.  One of the most fun parts of putting an addition on your home is the planning and dreaming stage.  I share the following information with my clients in San Antonio before we begin any room addition or home remodeling project. The first thing … Read more

There are two ways to go about making home improvements or complete home remodeling. Either you splurge for something purely for the pleasure of having it — the Italian marble bathroom you’ve dreamed about; that Gourmet Kitchen that your spouse has been hinting at for the last few years — or you take a different … Read more

Interior spring cleaning might be over, but how clean is the exterior of your house?  Give it a bath with a garden hose and mild detergent. If you have vinyl siding, be careful with pressure washers; they can sometimes force water under the siding, which can create mold or mildew. You can hire a professional … Read more

This illustration shows how common air leaks are caused in a home and where they occur.  You can help stop air leaks around windows and doors with silicone caulking.  Check the exterior for cracked or missing caulking.  Remove the old caulking as best you can and then come back with a new bead. If you … Read more

I’ve been building new homes and remodeling homes in San Antonio and Bexar County for years. I’ve always found it enjoying…taking your ideas and turning them into a reality. Imagine a 20 to 30 year old kitchen: The cabinets are oak, some of the drawers stick and they’re dark which makes the kitchen feel dark. … Read more

I build and renovate homes in San Antonio and Bexar County.  Choosing the right contractor can be confusing if you don’t know where to start.  Before you begin any construction project, make sure your builder or general contractor includes a list of Building Specifications in the contract.  The Building Specifications or “Specs” (as we call … Read more

Home Remodeling should be exciting. I deal with tons of homeowners every year here in San Antonio and Alamo Heights. The reality of it is often less so. In fact, for many people remodeling is nothing but frustration. Prepare yourself for the upcoming project as best as possible.  Chances are they are people who didn’t … Read more

Texans who want to save energy and money will have the opportunity to do both if they purchase an appliance from April 16-25.  Appliances that qualify for the rebate include refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, freezers, air conditioners and washing machines.  The new Energy Star appliances will save you money every month on your electric bill … Read more

Rhino Design Build put this “cheat sheet” together for anyone who wants to know what words mean what.  We build and remodel homes in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, San Antonio and Bexar County. *Do you have a construction term that you need defined?  Post a comment with your question and I’ll get back to you. … Read more

A bathroom remodeling project is a popular choice and also a smart one. You can save energy and money with key upgrades, and ensure that this room is functional and affordable for yourself and your family. I advise new clients to consider going green every time we build room addition or a home remodel in … Read more