The Fornalski blog
Straight answers about kitchens, baths, tile, siding and hiring a contractor in Massachusetts, written from what we see on real jobs.
By Gabriel Fornalski, co-founder
Bathroom remodel before and after: from a dated bath to a walk-in shower
Dated tile, a wood floor and a cramped glass stall became an open walk-in shower with a marble mosaic floor. Here is what changed, and why.
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Kitchen cabinets: should you refresh, reface or replace them?
Not every dated kitchen needs new cabinets. Here is how we decide between paint, new doors and a full replacement, and what to look for in the installation.
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Cedar shingles and salt air: when to repair and when to replace your siding
White cedar is built for this coast, but it does not last forever. Here are the signs that your shingles need attention, and how to decide how much to fix.
Read the article ›How to choose a kitchen backsplash you will still love in ten years
Material, pattern, grout color and where the tile stops: the backsplash decisions that keep a kitchen looking right for years.
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Tile floor installation: what actually makes a tile floor last
A tile floor can outlast the house or crack in a year. The difference is almost never the tile. Here is what we look at before the first piece goes down.
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6 signs your home is ready for a renovation, and what to fix first
Some repairs can wait and some cannot. Here are the signs that a house needs real work, and why the order you do it in matters as much as the work itself.
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Hiring a contractor in Massachusetts: 8 questions to ask before you sign
Registration, insurance, deposits and who will actually be on site: the questions that protect you before any work starts, and the answers to expect.
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