The spring season is a great opportunity for homeowners in southwest Florida to tackle some essential maintenance tasks to keep their homes in tip-top shape. From preparing for the upcoming hurricane season to ensuring optimal energy efficiency in the sweltering summer months, our spring maintenance guide has got you covered. Let's dive into our maintenance
Knowing when to tackle a home remodeling project yourself (DIY) and when to call a professional is crucial for the success of your home remodeling project. Some tasks are appropriate for DIY, while others require the services of a professional contractor. Some general factors to consider when making this decision are your skill level for
Are you one of many snowbirds who flock to southwest Florida to escape the winters up north? If so, you know that reopening your southwest Florida home requires careful planning, and preparation. When reopening your southwest Florida home, make sure to perform routine maintenance checks, do a thorough clean, and conduct a complete safety inspection.
Since Hurricane Ian, southwest Florida has seen an influx of unlicensed contractors, particularly from other states who are likely unfamiliar with state laws, local building codes, do not utilize quality sub-contractors and are potentially unlicensed and/or uninsured in the state of Florida. When looking for a contractor, it is important to make sure they are
When Do You Need a Contractor? This question came up a few days ago in a conversation with a good friend of mine. This person knows what I do for a living and how long I’ve been doing it; so, the question came as a bit of a surprise to me. I thought about the
So you're ready to start that remodeling project and you start looking for a contractor. This is the project you've been thinking about for the past few months. You have interviewed 3 local contractors but feel their estimates are much more than what the project should cost. Your neighbor down the street told you about
Bathrooms are frequented rooms in our home. From cleaning and pampering to relaxing and changing, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Our families, friends, guests, and more spend time in our bathrooms, as well. Since we spend so much time in the bathroom, it’s important that we create a space we love.
Renovating a bathroom is exciting, especially when you get to see your vision come to life. However, there are a lot of decisions to be made during a home remodel, and you want to make sure you’re making the best decisions for your needs, wants, and budget. Before the renovation begins, you want to fully
Love color and want to add more of it into your home? You can! Whether you’re doing a full home/room renovation or some smaller changes, as a home renovation contractor, we wanted to share some ideas with you of how to add some colors in your kitchen in a tasteful, attractive way. Install accent doors
Kitchens are the heart of the home. For many homeowners and families, people spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether it’s to cook, eat or just gather and socialize. However, if you have a small kitchen space, it can be hard to make meals and gather when the room is too crowded. Buying
A front porch is like a giant welcome mat for your home. The porch is the first thing your guests will step into and it’s usually the first thing onlookers will notice from the street. With that said, you want to design and build a front porch that is welcoming and aesthetically-please front porch. At
When it comes to bathroom design, you have seemingly endless options. Your taste combined with your budget, space, and the contractor’s vision will help create a room that fits your vision and needs. However, when designing a bathroom, there are some design tips and principles you should think about and follow, so your bathroom is
Getting a room in your home remodeling is exciting! Your home is about to be transformed! Now, depending on the size of your room and the scope of work, home remodeling can take anywhere from weeks to months. If you’ve never had a home renovation, you’ve probably got a general idea of what it’s like
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom? A bathroom remodel can completely transform the look of this room and your home! Bathrooms are one of the most popular rooms in a home to renovate. Renovating a room is an exciting process, but it’s also a lot of work. With the contractor and designers, you have a lot
When deciding to remodel a bathroom, one of the first things you should think about is the bathroom’s purpose. Is this bathroom for one person? Are kids using this bathroom? Are guests using this bathroom? Is the entire family using this bathroom? For this article, we’re focusing on family bathrooms in the home. If you’re
About to embark on a bathroom renovation? Congrats! A new bathroom can really transform the look and feel of your home. You can make it go from drab to fab. Even with a bathroom renovation, there’s a lot of parts to think about: the bathtubs, walls, lighting, counter tops, sinks, mirrors, flooring, and more. For
Ready to get started renovating your kitchen? We’re here to help! At Sunset Builders & Maintenance we are experts in kitchen remodeling. We wanted to share some information with you to help you get started with the planning of your kitchen renovation. First, decide the scope of work. Think about your budget and your wish
Space in a home can sometimes be an issue – especially in the kitchen. Pots, pans, appliances, plates, silverware, food – there’s a lot to store away in this room. Now, if you have no plans to move, how can you maximize the space in your kitchen? A kitchen renovation! Our team at Sunset
There are lots of items outside the home that are necessary, but they are also unsightly. Garbage pins. AC units. Compost piles. These items look better when they’re hidden and not on display. Some items can be hidden or moved into the garage, but then you’re taking up precious garage space. In southern Florida, where
Health and wellness are important, but it isn’t just about choosing the apple over the chocolate cake, the spaces around us contribute to our wellness and well-being too. If you put thought into your kitchen design, you can help create a healthier lifestyle for yourself. We wanted to share some ideas with you on how
If you’re lucky enough to have a big bathroom, take advantage of it! A bathroom is a nice space to wind down, relax, and cleanse oneself from the day. The more room in a bathroom, the more at peace you can be with your bathroom habits and routines. Does your bathroom look a little drab?
A bathroom doesn’t just have to be a bathroom. With the right design elements and features, a bathroom can be an escape – your own personal oasis. A bathroom can be a place for you to relax, unwind, catch up on reading, shows, self-care, grooming, and more. We spend a lot of our lives using
Every year, there are new home trends that pop up. Some trends appear year after year. When renovating a home, it’s important to make the space reflect what you like and what’s in your budget. Using trends in your home isn’t a bad thing, but remember, if it’s a bold choice or too “trendy,” you
A bedroom doesn’t have to be just for sleep. In fact, people spend a lot of time in their rooms for many other reasons. From watching TV and reading a book to socializing with a loved one or scrolling through your phone, a bedroom provides a space to relax, unwind, and be happy. Since you
Home renovation is whatever you want it to be. If you want to update a kitchen, that’s home renovation. If you want to transform a bedroom into a mancave, that’s a home renovation. Whatever you want to renovate, our team is ready for the challenge. For this article, we wanted to talk about home offices.
