Play with Light and Shadow In small spaces such as an apartment, the effects of light and shadow are more pronounced. Too much light and the room can become antiseptic and sterile. It can feel more like a generic hotel room than a home. Too much shadow and the room can become close and oppressive. [...]

Take a look around your living room. Do you like what you see? If the answer is no, you need to look for new design ideas! While follow-through is important, some of the most difficult parts of redesigning your living room involve the planning. Re-doing your living room is something that takes time and effort, so consider what some of the following ideas can do for you. Choose correctly and you’ll have a living room that matches your taste and your style.

12 Ways to Recycle Your Building Waste – Building waste can take up tons of space in the landfill.  Whether you are building a new home, working on a small building project, or renovating, you are sure to have materials left over.  Instead of putting the waste on the curbside to be taken to the [...]

Phoenix Home Renovation Cost Saving Tips Home renovations can be very costly.  If you want to get the most from every dollar you spend, you will have to search for ways to cut costs. There’s lots of ways to save money for a home remodel, below are are some that should help get you started. – [...]

Every picture, no matter the subject, captures a moment in time. The pictures we select for display in our homes can trigger wonderful memories of vacations, family gatherings and good times with friends. While it might seem like those pictures are doing all the work in terms of decorating, actually the frames you select that [...]

Home Remodeling Services in Phoenix Pankow Construction is a design/build company located in Phoenix, AZ. You might be asking, “What exactly is design/build…?” This is a fair question, so let’s try and clear things up. – First, let’s break up the word Design/Build: – Design – Pankow Construction offers design services much like an architect [...]

Solar Heaters Phoenix It seems the trend for solar energy keeps gaining momentum. Solar panels are becoming common and inexpensive, LED lights are brightening our homes and saving money, and now water heaters too are jumping on the solar bandwagon. – The solar heater does not use conventional fuels that are associated with heaters. A [...]

There are dozens of contemporary countertop types available, made from hundreds of different materials. The pros and cons of each are usually based on cost, aesthetics, durability, maintenance, and heat resistance, since they’re typically found in kitchens and bathrooms. Here’s a review of the five most popular natural countertop types and the materials they’re made from:

Around this time of year, many people are thinking about taking advantage of the January sales in 2012 in order to re-model and upgrade their home, including remodeling their kitchen. Part of this plan can include buying a new refrigerator to complement updated kitchen cabinetry and work surfaces.

Lighting may seem like a easy topic, but there’s a whole art behind it. There’s even a profession as a lighting designer, read more about lighting designers at www.iald.org. If a lighting designer seems a bit extreme, there are some things you can learn on your own to spice up your bathroom.

There’s a few things you should know when choosing a color for your home. It’s an important decision too, and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Although winter doesn’t technically start until December 22 this year, temperatures are starting to drop significantly, even in Phoenix. It may not be as severe as other states in the country, but if you’ve lived here long enough, anything under 70 degrees is considered chilly. Here are a few things you should inspect to prepare for the winter months.

How to Prevent Counter Tops from Getting Chipped – Stone counter tops remain a popular choice in kitchens and continue to be using in kitchen remodels all the time. There is a unique aesthetic quality to stone counter tops, and in addition they are a durable option and can take a beating. However, there are [...]

I’m often evaluating kitchens where homeowner’s are stuck between the options of refacing their cabinets, or starting from scratch. This article goes over some questions to ask yourself if you’re caught between refacing your cabinets, or remodeling your entire kitchen.

People will often tell you remodeling your home is a great investment. But faced against a slowly recovering economy, a crippling housing market, and job uncertainty – how true is that statement today and how will it change it tomorrow?

Bathroom Remodeling inspiration can come from anywhere. The following article is a list of some overlooked places you can get some unique remodeling ideas!

Re-Stucco Phoenix Stucco is a common finish in Phoenix, but some homeowners may only be familiar with a few of the finishes it comes in. Stucco is often used on Tract homes to cover up imperfections, but if done correctly, can still add an aesthetic quality to your exterior. A big drawback for stucco is its nature [...]

Phoenix Bathroom Remodeling Tips for a Growing Family A growing family can be a burden on a house, but recently this is becoming a common trend. Homeowners find themselves staying in their house longer, kids are returning home after college, and in laws are moving in. This can easily cause congestion around the house, especially [...]

5 Tips To Consider When Buying a New Front Door – Choosing the right door often comes from necessity rather than choice. If you are in a situation where you need to replace your front door, these tips can help you through the process. – - – - – 1. Choosing the Right Material There [...]

Over the past decade, heat pumps have emerged as a high-efficiency challenger to the traditional notion that heaters must rely on fuel combustion. Through advanced technology, heat pumps act like air conditioners in reverse, separating heat from outdoors and pumping it into your home at a cost far below that of traditional systems like oil [...]

Phoenix Home Remodeling Then and Now The recent economic climate has forced many home owners to reassess their values and how to focus their home remodeling dollars. Here is a list of four ways homeowners have re-focused their values at home. – THEN: Formal Living Room NOW: Open Family Room Formal living rooms used to [...]

1. Electrical and Plumbing Updating enclosed electrical and plumbing can be very costly and difficult. It’s an easier task to undertake when you are already removing walls or portions of them. It’s also a lot easier to mask this type of work and less involved when you will be refinishing walls and floors and such [...]

Advice for New Home Buyers – Phoenix, AZ “Buyer Beware!” is a motto that should not be taken lightly when looking for a new home. It goes without saying that purchasing a new home is one of the biggest decision and investment someone can make. The housing market has seen a dramatic shift over the last few [...]

Smart Storage Solutions for Your Home An organized home, is a happy home. And the backbone to an organized home are the storage spaces. Outdoor sheds keep your lawn items protected and create a safe environment in your yard for children to play. Formal storage areas keep unsightly housekeeping utilities, like lawnmowers, weed whippers, or [...]

Moving house is a stressful endeavour at the best of times, especially if it’s work related.  The following tips will help you to arrange a smooth work related relocation. 1. Do some homework You may not have much choice as to what city you’re moving to, but you should be able to pick the area – [...]

Home Offices: How to Set Up a Great Workspace for Two. Sometimes one office space just isn’t enough. It’s becoming more common for families to work at home, so why not create a work environment that supports two?!

Remodeling When Expecting – How to Make Your Renovations Flow Effortlessly While Keeping Children Safe So, you have remodeling on the brain? When you want to remodel your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom and at the same time you’re expecting the pitter patter of feet walking across your new linoleum floors, you have some things to [...]

You may wonder why walking into a room can make you instantly feel relaxed, or why you might suddenly feel anxious or irritable when entering another room. The difference may be subtle but still you notice. In fact, others likely notice it too. It’s a condition brought about by the psychology of color, and the [...]

Shorter days, colder weather & less leaves on the trees can only mean one thing…the onset of winter. Some of us love the changing of the seasons and the move away from hot, dry or humid days. However, for most of us there is one inevitable result of winter which none of us look forward [...]

There probably aren’t a lot of home owners out there who wouldn’t like to add a few more square feet to their property, whether it’s for a new room in the house, or just a little more storage space. Before you spend a great deal of money on an extension for your home, you need [...]