Can't decide between a prefabricated shower unit or a custom tiled shower, but want to remodel you bathroom? Read up on the following pros and cons of prefabricated shower unit versus a custom tiled shower. Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. offers beautiful bathroom remodeling designs to fit your personal style. If you are ready to remodel your bathroom, contact us today for a free … [Read more...]
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Stained Cabinets versus Painted Cabinets
When remodeling your kitchen, one of the most important decisions you must make is the color of your new cabinets. Do you want the cabinets to be stained or painted? Do you want the cabinets to be a lighter color or a darker color – or somewhere in between? What are the pros and cons of stained versus painted cabinets? When choosing the color of your new cabinets, keep in mind the color, type, … [Read more...]
10 More Reasons to Replace Your Old Windows
Aside from age, damage, drafts, or condensation between the panes, there are a number of reasons why you should consider replacing the old windows throughout your home. Below is a list of 10 Reasons to Replace Your Old Windows. The Ten Reasons To Replace 1) Replacement windows are energy efficient and have cost saving benefits. Therefore, new windows help reduce annual heating … [Read more...]
Types of Replacement Windows
Aside from age, damage, drafts, and/or condensation/fog between the panes, there are a number of reasons why you should consider replacing the old windows throughout your home Below is a quick look at the different types of replacement windows. Whether it’s for aesthetic reasons, increased energy efficiency, or ease of maintenance, if you are looking for vinyl replacement windows, we are … [Read more...]
Flooring 101
Since humans first began to upgrade from dirt/earthen floors, some type of flooring has been underfoot. Stone, tile, concrete, and even carpet have been around for thousands of years. Obviously, the quality and craftsmanship has improved over time as technology and manufacturing processes evolved. You can learn more about the history of flooring here. Hardwood did not get its start until … [Read more...]
Flooring: Concrete
You might not have ever considered it -- or even thought it was possible -- but concrete flooring can be installed in areas of the home aside from the garage and basement. Starting around 5600 BC, the ancient Romans began using a material that was very similar in composition to modern concrete. They used this form of concrete to build the Colosseum, the Parthenon, and other structures. … [Read more...]
Flooring: Cork
You might not have every really thought about it, but cork is good for numerous other items aside from wine bottle stoppers. Cork flooring is a unique and often overlooked type of floor covering. Cork has been manufactured and used since ancient times, but cork flooring has only been around for a little over a century. Its heyday was in the 1950's. Cork is made from the outer bark of … [Read more...]
Flooring: Vinyl
Vinyl flooring - whether in sheets, planks, or squares - has recently become one of the most popular types of flooring on the market. The question is if vinyl flooring is the right choice for you? Vinyl flooring was first manufactured in the 1930s, and its popularity skyrocketed after World War II. Vinyl – which is frequently confused with laminate and linoleum – is made out of plastic. … [Read more...]
Flooring: Natural Stone
Natural stone flooring has been around since the beginning of time. As long as people could quarry the stone, they have been able to use it as flooring and building material. The most common types of stone flooring are granite, marble, slate, limestone, or travertine. Each stone has its own unique look, and comes with its own list of pros and cons. Depending on the type of stone, there is a … [Read more...]
Flooring: Carpeting
Carpeting has been around since 5,000 BC, but did not become popular until the early 17th century. The first mills in the United States were built in the late 1700s. In the beginning, carpets were made from sheep and goat wool. While wool is still a very popular material, synthetic materials such as nylon, olefin, and polyester have become more common since the early 20th century. Synthetic … [Read more...]
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