Interior Design Trends for 2014

When remodeling your home, it’s important to know the current trends before you start any project to make sure you are getting the best return on your investment. New Jersey homes are ripe with opportunity to upgrade your settings and make them magazine worthy. A few minor enhancements go a very long way. Here are … Read more

Plan Home Improvement Projects in Small ‘Bites’ to Ease Stress

As we prepare to enter a new year, it is worth looking at some emerging trends and thinking about what they mean for the future. One of them, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) is the “slimming down”  attitude of American consumers. An analyst from The Futures Co. characterize this philosophy with the slogan, “Live … Read more

Spend Your Dollars for Function and Enjoyment, But Don’t Overdo It!

When considering a remodel project, many homeowners ask, “Is it worth it?” The simple answer involves analyzing the benefits for you and your family. While future return on your investment can be a factor in the scope and style of your remodel or addition, it should probably not constitute the primary consideration in making a … Read more

Managing Expectations During Renovations

Renovations are a lot of work and are a financial investment. Much like contractors, homeowners exert considerable attention, energy, and time to the renovation project which often results in stress. There are however a few things homeowners can do to reduce stress during the renovation process. Be creative but realistic. Although ambition is typically a … Read more

Schrock NJ Kitchen Cabinets

One of the most important steps when redesigning or constructing your kitchen is maximizing the amount of space possible. Finding enough storage can sometimes be difficult when working with a small space. We have two decades of experience in the NJ home remodeling business and have figured out the best way to customize a kitchen … Read more

Thanksgiving Home Ideas

The thanksgiving buzz has hit us head on. We love this time of the year- the delicious food, cozy family dinner and the holiday atmosphere that permeates the day. With our vast experience in  NJ home remodeling we have seen people incorporate creative and nifty ideas into their home designs. We love some of these … Read more

Halloween Re-Housewarming: The Snacks

In our previous post you’ll find a handy list of cocktails to help bring your Halloween themed re-housewarming to life! Re-housewarming? Well, put simply, it’s a party to show off your new home renovations–we figured people celebrate a newly purchased home, why wouldn’t we celebrate homes that feel like brand new?! Since it is October, … Read more

Halloween Re-Housewarming: The Drinks

There’s no better way to celebrate your recent kitchen remodeling then by throwing a huge party–a second house-warming, if you will. Don’t forget that it’s October–the month dedicated to all things scary! Let’s take a look at a few different drink concoctions that will go perfectly with your Halloween themed re-house warming! Now, bust out the … Read more

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Kitchen Gadgets: Part 1

Kitchen gadgets have always been a prominent feature in a home’s kitchen area, whether it’s hooking up all your devices to the Internet or a deluxe cappuccino maker. Let’s take a look at a few of the latest kitchen gadgets to complement your recent New Jersey kitchen remodeling. You can decide for yourself if they’re … Read more

Home Automation: The Future Is Here

We all remember the days when the talk of the town was Bill Gates’ amazingly technical home automation system. Rumors about the different characteristics were everywhere, from changing the temperature upon entry to having personalized lighting options for each member of the household. Well, we can’t promise you a recreation of the billionaire tech-giant’s home, … Read more