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Home Tips

Dec 30 2013

The Best Material for Kitchen Countertops

Custom Kitchen, Home Tips, Kitchen Remodel

Your kitchen countertops will provide your kitchen with quite a bit of personality which can be a great reflection of your personal style. They also help to determine the overall look and function of the space. It is important to choose a surface that will look great and make you happy for a long time, and that’s what we’re here to help you with. When you are remodeling or building a new kitchen, you will find you have a number of choices. Before making a decision, take the time to...

Dec 23 2013

Skylights are an Easy Way to Brighten up a Dark Room

Custom Home, Custom Remodel, Home Tips, New Construction, Remodel Contractor

For many people looking to add something new to their homes, adding skylights could be a great project for your home, and they are surprisingly fast and easy to install. Putting in a skylight is not something you would want to attempt on your own though, as you could damage your roof and lead to costly repairs. If you believe that one of these lights could be a good fit for your property, then you should have the experts at Ridgecrest take care of the addition for you. We can...

Nov 11 2013

I Know I Want a New Kitchen, What are the Steps to Get There?

Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Home Tips, Kitchen Remodel, Remodel Contractor

How sick and tired are you of looking at your old kitchen? You've stared at the same dull floor and faded cabinets for nearly a decade now, and it’s high time that you made some changes. You know you want a new kitchen. You just don’t know all of the steps it will take to get there. That’s where we come in, we consistently receive calls about how “the orange countertops and yellow wallpaper have GOT to go!” According to The Learning Channel, it’s not too hard to figure out...

Nov 04 2013

I Want Green Materials in My New Project. What Should I Know?

Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Home Tips, New Construction, Remodel Contractor

The world seems obsessed with going green, and that includes clients looking to start their new building projects and remodels. Choosing green materials for these projects really can make a difference, but there are certain things you should know about the green movement and how it will affect you and the remodel. One of the things that you want to do is look at the cost of the products and materials and compare the prices with just how long they can last. If the cost of the material is higher than...

Oct 07 2013

Better Lighting Inside and Outside Makes a Big Impact on the Enjoyment of Your Home

Custom Bathroom, Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Exterior Renovation, Home Tips, Kitchen Remodel, New Construction, Outdoor Living Space, Remodel Contractor

You love your home, especially when you are able to customize it to your dream home. Did you know you can make it even more appealing with the right lighting? We’ll look at some of the things that your home’s lighting – inside the house and outside – should do. If you find yourself missing some of these aspects, please give us a call for a free consultation so we can make your house shine! Starting inside your home, the indoor lighting is important, as it is one of the biggest...

Oct 02 2013

Winter Home Tips

Custom Home, Home Tips, New Construction

We all know the smell of a musty basement, but have you ever stopped to think where that smell is coming from? Perhaps you went down the stairs and noticed water starting to accumulate in your basement. This can be very alarming, and chances are you have no idea of how the water is getting there. Once you look for some of the possible culprits, such as broken pipes and water tank trouble, it’s time to think outside of the basement. The water that’s getting into your basement might actually...

Sep 26 2013

A Little Maintenance Now Can Mean Big Savings Down the Road

Bathroom Remodel, Bedroom Remodel, Custom Bathroom, Custom Home, Custom Kitchen, Custom Remodel, Exterior Renovation, Home Tips, Kitchen Remodel, New Construction, Our Team, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Living Space, Public, Remodel Contractor, Uncategorized

In the home improvement/maintenance industry, we consistently hear about folks who try to find ways to save a bit of money. By doing this, they sometimes cut corners which could mean trouble later on, especially when it comes to maintaining your home. An article we found on CBS New York talks about just how troublesome and costly it can be to neglect simple home maintenance. Letting things go and ignoring them now is a terrible idea, and it might just cost you thousands of extra dollars when the problem finally...

Build On Your Lot – Taking the Right Steps to Build Your Dream House

Home Tips, New Construction

Maybe you have looked at a lot of existing homes and nothing appeals to you? Maybe you have the land but not the house? Whatever your circumstances if you are going to build a home you want everything to be just right. All things considered, it’s not hard to see why many families simply want to build their dream house from the ground up. Let’s take a closer look at how you can hire a home builder a make this a reality for you and your loved ones. Choosing a Location The first...

Oct 24 2012

Get Your Home Ready for the Cooler Months

Custom Home, Home Tips

People look forward to the cooler months of the year for a number of reasons; the children are back in school, giving Mom and Dad some much needed space. Plus, the holidays are on their way, along with everything that comes along with them. It’s imperative that you get your home in tip-top condition before crunch time, and the right remodel home contractor can help you. Here’s where to start in order to make sure your winter prep check-list is done in plenty of time for you to deck the halls...

Desk for Two!

Custom Remodel, Home Office, Home Tips

This couple shared a home office and were tired of fighting over desk space. They came to Ridgecrest with their problem and Ridgecrest helped them with this solution!...