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Planning and Design

4 of the WORST Tiles for Kitchen Backsplashes (plus what TO choose)

August 9, 2023 by James Upton 1 Comment

worst kitchen backsplash tile

When choosing a tile for a kitchen backsplash, many homeowners pick the wrong thing. I don't think they do it on purpose (most of them, anyway). Rather, they select what they think looks good rather than consider what it will look like 3-5 years down the road. This post covers four … [Read more...] about 4 of the WORST Tiles for Kitchen Backsplashes (plus what TO choose)

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3 Snazzy Tile-in Heat Registers your Floor will Love

February 24, 2023 by James Upton 2 Comments

tile-in heat vents

So, you're redoing your tile floor but what about that old, dingy floor vent that you have in there? The good news is that you're not stuck with whatever floor registers the box stores have. Instead, here are three elegant tile floor vent options so you can have a flush floor register in your … [Read more...] about 3 Snazzy Tile-in Heat Registers your Floor will Love

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Curbless Showers: 6 Pitfalls you want to Avoid!

December 31, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

avoiding pitfalls with curbless showers

Curbless showers are extremely popular these days and it's not just for accessibility reasons. But a shower with no curb has some unique design considerations that a normal walk-in shower does not. This post covers six different pitfalls that you need to know about before you build a … [Read more...] about Curbless Showers: 6 Pitfalls you want to Avoid!

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How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

December 19, 2022 by James Upton Leave a Comment

curbless shower pan specification

Curbless Showers have exploded in popularity. But did you know that there is only one industry-accepted method for constructing a shower with no curb? This post will explain how to build a curbless shower using the only industry-accepted method for doing so. What is a Curbless Shower? A … [Read more...] about How to Build a Curbless Shower: The Only Proper Method

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How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

November 4, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

tile to wood transition for floors

Nobody wants uneven tile to wood transitions in their homes. Sometimes you have to have them, especially if you live in an old home. Additionally, you may have them if you bought a flipped home. That's another story. But if you are going to the trouble of installing new flooring in your home … [Read more...] about How to Achieve a Perfect Tile to Wood Transition between Floors

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How to get a Perfect Carpet to Tile Transition

October 22, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

carpet to tile transition feature

In this post, I'm going to tell you exactly how you can have your carpet to tile transitions so they are flush, smooth, and even. This is exactly what I do in my renovations all the time. How to Transition from Tile to Carpet First of all, what does a perfect tile transition look like? … [Read more...] about How to get a Perfect Carpet to Tile Transition

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Tile Warpage: My Porcelain Planks are Bent and Bowed!

September 24, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

two bowed tiles

Can tiles be warped or bowed? Yes, your tiles can have a warpage or curvature to them. The question is: how much tile warpage is OK? Back when tiles were smaller, it didn't really matter if they had a little curvature to them. But now tiles are getting bigger and bigger and minor warpage can … [Read more...] about Tile Warpage: My Porcelain Planks are Bent and Bowed!

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2022 Tile Trends and Design Ideas

June 1, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

Tile Trends

Tile Trends for 2022 and 2023 are continuing to evolve. Personally, I find it fascinating that something- a consciousness?- can invisibly move through society and influence people's thinking. As it turns out, the pandemic of 2020-21 had a big effect on many of us. This led to us staying … [Read more...] about 2022 Tile Trends and Design Ideas

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How bad of an idea is a marble shower?

June 11, 2021 by James Upton 3 Comments

wet spot on carrara marble shower wall

The appeal of a marble shower is quite understandable. Marble is beautiful and timeless. So, why would anyone frown on putting natural stone in your home? As a contractor, I get asked about putting marble and other natural stones in bathrooms quite often. In fact, it's quite common for a … [Read more...] about How bad of an idea is a marble shower?

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Why You Should NOT Buy a Newly Remodeled Home

April 10, 2020 by James Upton 14 Comments

buyers remorse after buying newly remodeled home

I get it. Nobody gets excited about moving into an old, outdated house. Additionally, why would you want to go through the trouble of moving and then having to live through a renovation or even multiple renovations?! But, hear me out on this. There's a dark side to purchasing newly … [Read more...] about Why You Should NOT Buy a Newly Remodeled Home

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