renovation

Best Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Reaction

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 30th 2009

Nothing makes me tear up more than watching old episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When I lived in Los Angeles, my neighbors and I had the chance to help a local family on the show and the reaction alone was more than worth the hard work. Whether there are smiles, cheers or tears, I love watching and re-watching some of the reactions of the worthy homeowners.

What You Need to Know About Engineered Stone Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 27th 2009

Engineered stone countertops resemble natural stone and are available in many colors and patterns

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by ShelterPop Staff, Posted Oct 26th 2009

What You Need to Know About Marble Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 26th 2009

Marble is a word that strikes up feelings of luxury, decadence and richness. Before granite was the big thing in kitchens, marble ruled the roost in both kitchens and bathrooms (and flooring, too!). If you had anything marble in your home, you were doing alright. Marble is still one of the most sought after materials for countertops in the realm of home improvement and it has some definite pros and cons.

What You Need to Know About Hardwood Floors

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

Let's talk hardwood flooring. It can be sooo hard to choose what type of floor you want in your space, and of course -- the floor you want is not always the most functional, nor is it usually in your desired price range. Luckily, we at ShelterPop are going to start breaking down a few popular flooring options with some important pros and cons for you to keep in mind next time you consider a change in flooring.

What You Need to Know About Soapstone Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

Soapstone countertops are not as popular as granite or quartz, but they've still got a special spot amongst the countertop options when it comes to your home renovation.

What You Need to Know About Granite Countertops

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

Granite, granite, granite. That's all you ever hear these days when it comes to kitchen and bathroom countertops. Well, there is a reason why everyone wants granite in their kitchens. It's almost a perfect countertop surface, and here's why.

All About Split Level Homes

by Josie Swindler, Posted Oct 21st 2009

Split level homes are houses with a floorplan characterized by several small staircases and multiple, staggered levels.