What the Home Renovation Shows Aren’t Telling You
Ever wonder how the home renovation reality shows achieve those amazing results on such a small budget? There’s nothing like a happy ending, and that’s why it’s so satisfying to watch marathons of remodeling shows. They take ordinary houses and make magic happen at incredible speeds. Unfortunately, there’s a lot that they don’t tell you, and that can set homeowners up for some big disappointments when they first talk to a remodeling contractor. There are some sneaky reasons that their budgets don’t translate to the real world. Here are 4 of...
Make it a Green Spring in Your Kitchen!
One of the best parts of a kitchen remodeling project is adding your personal touches to the fresh new space. With Spring in the air, and maybe more time at home right now, we thought we’d present some inspiration on how to decorate your gorgeous new J&J kitchen with greenery and style! Here in Chicagoland, there are plenty of opportunities to find and grow plants from early Spring on. We suggest inspiring your inner chef and softening up your window sills with an indoor herb garden. If you’ve never been able...
Screened Porches and Sunrooms
One of the best things about warmer weather in Chicagoland? We’re going to have to say that it’s getting to spend time out on your screened porch or sunroom! Even when the weather isn’t quite perfect, these rooms let you enjoy the outdoors and natural light earlier and more often. Whether you have one now or are thinking about adding one to your home, we’ve assembled some of the best ideas on how to enjoy and prep your space in the Spring. Space for plants is a big bonus in sunrooms...
Bathroom Tile Guide
For anyone ready to update a bathroom, tile may not be getting all the consideration it should. Here at J&J Construction, we’re constantly surprised at the new ideas, finishes, and looks that our suppliers bring us. Porcelain that looks like wood, and wears like iron? Subway tiles in every color under the sun? Metallic finishes? Wow! Since it’s possible to finish out a bathroom in tile on practically every surface, we thought we’d share some of the latest trends and examples. Cool and Easy Blue is always a classic for any bathroom -...
Organizing Small Bathrooms
How is that one of the busiest rooms in your home was designed to be so --- small? Bathrooms never have enough storage, it seems. There are a lot of items that live there, each important, each taking up space, and multiplying with each family member. From towels to toilet paper, shampoo to shaving cream - it’s all necessary. But where does it all go? When you’re dealing with standard bathroom layouts, space really is limited. Countertops fill up quickly, and cabinets - well, are there ever enough? Smart organizing is...
Top Paint Colors For 2020
If you’re getting the itch to start some new home updates, you’re not alone! Major paint companies, designers, and trend-watchers know this, and roll out (see what we did there?) the hot new paint colors every January. Although some of the new colors are chic updates to classic hues, some may surprise you! Ready to get inspired? Let’s look at the top new paint colors for 2020! Classic Blue for All! Pantone Color Institute named Classic Blue as their Color of the Year. They’re known for their accuracy in predicting the color...