Guides for remodelling a Las Vegas home
The questions homeowners ask Judy most, answered plainly: what needs a permit, what the hard water does, how wood behaves in the desert, and how to plan a remodel so one project never boxes in the next. Rules are quoted from the source, with links.
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Floors or cabinets first? Why the order of a remodel matters
Why starting a Las Vegas remodel with new flooring can box in your next project, and how to plan the order of work so one room never limits the next.
Hard water and your new kitchen or bath in Las Vegas
Las Vegas water is very hard: about 16 to 17 grains per gallon. What that means for countertops, faucets, sinks and softeners when you plan a kitchen or bath.
Wood cabinets in the desert: dry air, heat and finishes
How dry desert air and heat affect wood cabinets in Las Vegas homes, and what to think about when choosing door styles, finishes and where cabinets go.
New Las Vegas home? The built-ins worth adding after closing
Bought a new-build home in Las Vegas or Henderson? Which built-ins make sense after closing: offices, closets, bars, media walls and uppers to the ceiling.
What an itemized remodel scope should include
What a clear, itemized remodel scope should include before work starts: material and labor broken out, trades and vendors, and the questions to ask.
Custom vs semi-custom cabinets: what changes and what you pay for
Custom vs semi-custom cabinets, using a cabinet maker's own definitions: standard sizes, filler strips, what can change, and when each one makes sense for you.
Do you need a permit for a media wall in Las Vegas?
Media wall permits in Las Vegas: which parts are finish work, when TV outlets, lighting and an electric fireplace need a permit, and who can do the work.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
How long a kitchen remodel takes depends on decisions made before demolition: the layout, permits and cabinet lead time. What sets the schedule in Las Vegas.
Wet bar vs dry bar: which one fits your home?
Wet bar vs dry bar: a wet bar adds a sink and plumbing, a dry bar is cabinets, a counter and often a fridge. What each one needs in Las Vegas, permits included.
How much does a walk-in closet cost?
What a custom walk-in closet costs depends on how much becomes cabinetry, the drawers, the finish, lighting and wiring. What drives the price in Las Vegas.
Start with a vision, a plan and a budget
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