Beal Development Corporation

Honestly, do you really need two vanity sinks in the master bath? Or, would the space be more useful if those extra inches were saved for an attractive, useful countertop? You can save on the sink and splurge on the style.

Leave room: Paths through a kitchen should be at least three feet wide, and paths within the cooking zone should be 42 inches wide for a one-cook kitchen and 48 inches wide for a two-cook plan.

Sometimes conformity is best: If you live on a road where there is a very uniform house type, you should try to match or complement your front door as closely as possible to those of the homes around yours.

In a kitchen, the sink, stove, and refrigerator, or the "work triangle," are the busiest parts of the kitchen. Make sure these are in efficient locations that are convenient to one another.

Not enough storage space in your kitchen? New cabinetry can solve the trick. We can install ones that have sliding shelves or Lazy Susans to maximize the space available.

If your plumbing is starting leak or your water pressure seems to follow the tides, it may be time for a plumbing upgrade. Changing over to copper delivers better performance and provides a long and reliable service life.

When planning a bathroom remodel, think about your lifestyle and how the bathroom fits into the picture. Is it a fully functional bath or just a powder room? The space layout and appliances/fixtures you choose for a master bath will be very different.

The vertical space isn't fully utilized in many mobile homes. If storage is tight in your home, look up. Consider adding shelves, cabinets and even hanging hooks to take full advantage of the vertical space.

Let there be light: When designing an enclosed porch, think about natural light that flows through your existing front door. You may be able to improve the amount of daylight with a well-considered design.

Save or splurge? Save money on the background tile and spend on some decorative eye candy instead. You can also add decorative tile in a few eye-catching places and fill in the rest with economical but effective, basic porcelain.

If your home remodel involves a bathroom do-over, it is a good idea to rent a portable toilet or two for the length of time your bathroom will be out of commission.

Windows are the eyes of a house; replacement windows can alter the home's whole personality, especially if it’s done in conjunction with an overall update and renovation.