Painting the exterior of your home requires dry, sunny days. If you live in San Antonio like I do, we have plenty of those days. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get out there and paint! Even if a few rainstorms cause a delay, you still have plenty of time to finish the work before … Read more
Room Additions/ Home Remodel
You should probably remodel if: Homeowners who love their homes, their neighbors, and their communities most often remodel because they already have everything they want. They might be lacking some features such as master bedroom suite, a gourmet kitchen, or an updated bathroom. One main advantage of home remodeling is that you only need to … Read more
I get this question almost everyday and the answer is: It Depends. If you are adding a room addition, then how tall are the ceilings? What kind of exterior finish are you going to use? (stucco, brick, rock hardi plank) What kind of flooring? (carpet, ceramic tile, travertine, stained concrete) Are the electrical, plumbing and … Read more
Whether you have a newer home, or an older one, eventually you will consider a home remodel to give your place a an updated face lift. I just finished meeting with a new client in Alamo Heights and she had lived in the home for 20 years. She loved her home and didn’t want … Read more
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
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
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
Sounds a bit crazy, but the reason is the paint forms a seal around the lid. This will help the paint last longer when you store it. Just make sure to place a mat, plastic wrap, cardboard or drop cloth on the bottom in case it leaks a bit (which it might). Also, storing them … Read more