McClurg

Apr 2014

The project we selected to showcase this month is a renovation of a Post-World War II ranch home built in the late 1950s. During that era (1952-1963), many ranch and Cape style homes were built for returning veterans who received government loans for affordable housing. These tract homes were built with small segregated rooms based on function: cooking, dining, relaxing and sleeping. This type of floor plan no longer meets the needs of many homeowners, nor is it functional for today's appliances, electronics and furnishings. The owners of this small ranch style home wanted to create more open space for their everyday use. The original floor plan included a tight kitchen and walls that enclosed a very small dining room and living room. They enjoy their neighborhood and home but were ready for an update.

Marcellus, NY

Mar 2014

Our "Project of the Month" is a master bathroom remodel featuring a large walk-in shower without doors, a walk-in closet, and a vanity with his and her sinks and white painted semi-custom cabinets.

Fayetteville, NY

Feb 2014

Small changes can make a big impact in a kitchen. Adding new counters or appliances, a sink, a backsplash, cabinet hardware, updated light fixtures and other minor renovations can create a more functional, user-friendly and attractive kitchen for preparing meals, informal dining and entertaining. Homeowners like "makeovers" because they can be done in a short period of time, they're not too costly, there is minimal inconvenience and they can really revive a home. The photos below show how replacing rose colored laminate counter-tops with new Cambria quartz counter-tops improved the kitchen's overall appearance. The cabinets and hardwood floors were in great shape and did not need to be replaced.

Syracuse, NY