Concrete takes a beating in Kansas. Between freeze and thaw cycles, salt, UV exposure, oil stains, and everyday wear, even a solid slab can start looking rough much sooner than you would expect. Cracks, surface damage, discoloration, and aging finishes can make driveways, patios, garage floors, pool decks, and walkways…

A few months ago, a homeowner here in Topeka was getting ready to list their house and, like many sellers, began looking for practical ways to update the space without committing to a full remodel. The bathroom quickly stood out as an area that needed attention – the tub was…

Have you heard that fall and winter are the best time to remodel? It is for a couple of reasons. Summer is considered the most popular season for home remodeling since the days are long and sunny. There are many advantages to completing some projects during the winter. Less competition:…

In Kansas during the winter, the most common and destructive damage to a home is from frozen and burst pipes. When the temperature drops below freezing, water in uninsulated pipes expands as it freezes, which can cause pipes to crack or rupture. A burst pipe can cause catastrophic and expensive…

Options for Kansas Homeowners There are a few signs your countertops are past their prime. Chips, stains, outdated color or pattern are all good signs its time to update your kitchen countertops. Maybe you just hate how ugly they are? What’s holding you back from changing the way they look?…

I would venture to assume that taking care of a fully grown person can be tolling, whether that be physical, emotional, or mentally.While it is understandable to want to take care of your parent’s constantly and to be there for them, it can be emotionally draining. That’s why it’s important…

Bathroom Safety should be a major concern for anyone reaching that age where getting around starts to become difficult. According to the National Institute on Aging, 80% of falls in seniors occur in the bathroom, all due to slippery floors and surfaces. There are several solutions to this problem many…

Clutter is something most of us aren’t too fond of, and when cleaning out our parent’s home it’s something that we may run into. There are several ways to improve the living situation for an aging family member. Removing the clutter, securing rugs, and evaluating the home for damage, and…

Keeping our parent’s safe may not be a concern to the everyday person, however at some point there will be a time when your parent’s will need your help in taking care of themselves. You should get to know your parents/aging family member’s needs first before anything. Doing this allows…

I can still drive to the home where I refinished my first tub 20 years ago. Just a man and a van. And I was fast, 6 hours to clean, prep, and spray in. (Now the expectation is 3 hours) I was so excited about doing my first tub, I…