Ayars Home Improvement Blog
The Top 5 Kitchen Trends of 2022
If you’re like most homeowners, a full-scale kitchen remodel only comes around once a decade (or longer) — so how do you reconcile that with kitchen trends that shift on an annual basis? At Ayars, we always advise our clients to be true to themselves — by trusting personal tastes over trends, you’re ultimately going […]
Patio Rooms vs Patio Enclosures: Designing an Outdoor Oasis
Want to escape the hubbub of the house while also keeping a certain distance between yourself and the elements (and those pesky insects)? Join the millions who are bringing the comfort and amenities of the indoors outdoors through the implementation of a patio room (aka outdoor room). One of the bigger design considerations of a […]
The Biggest Home Remodeling Mistake to Avoid
What do homeowners really think about contractors? Each year, Lowe’s attempts to answer this question with its annual State of the Pro report, a collection of insights gleaned from a survey of 1,000 homeowners and 1,000 contracting professionals. From our side of things, it really helps crystallize how we might improve home improvement — and […]
Turning On to Finished Basement Lighting Ideas
At roughly one-third to half the cost of a comparably sized aboveground addition, finished basements are one of the best ways to add functional space to your home. However, there are a few important caveats that come with being partially or fully underground. One is that they are more susceptible to moisture. Another is that […]
4 Reasons to Choose Ayars as Your Bathroom Remodeling Contractor
Year after year, the bathroom remodel tends to show up at or near the top of Americans’ home improvement wishlists. Obviously, these projects are a little more involved than a fresh coat of paint or laying down a new floor, and thus not nearly as DIY-friendly. Bathrooms are so integrated into day-to-day regimens and routines […]
Folding Creativity Into Laundry Room Design Ideas
The laundry — few of us enjoy surrendering our time to it, and few of us like ceding our space to it either. But given its place in the housekeeping trinity next to cooking and cleaning, all homeowners must sacrifice at least some square footage to a laundry room, whether it is confined to its […]
