Designing Your New Sanctuary
In the realm of residential remodeling projects, bathroom projects lead the charge. There is a never ending list of new features and products you can add to your bathroom to upgrade the space.
Category: Industry News
Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Tips
- PLAN AHEAD- As you plan to redesign your kitchen,
you should make functionality the #1 priority.
- SET PRIORITIES – The list of things you may want to do in your kitchen may be quite long. That’s fine if you have an unlimited budget. Or, you can split your remodeling goals into “needs” and “wants”. Once you get your needs included into the budget, then try to incorporate as many of your wants list with the remaining budget funds.
The Evolution of the Family Kitchen
There was a time when the kitchen was just a confined space, small and to an extent, separated from the rest of the house. It was a space for mom (and in some cases dad) to prepare meals and then be closed off to hide all the cooking mess. Over the course of the last few decades, the kitchen has evolved into the heart of one’s home.
Kitchen Countertops – What is the Latest Trend?
For some time now, granite, marble and other natural stones have been the most sought after choice for that new, gourmet kitchen countertop. Current data, from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, indicates a shift in that trend towards another material, manufactured quartz.Read more »
Three More Receive Certified Lead Carpenter Designation
J.L. Tippett Construction Company, Inc. is pleased to announce that three more of its employees – Mike Ludwig, Edwin Melgar, and Steve Tippett – have recently achieved the prestigious Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) designation from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The CLC program is a designation available from NARI and it is the only education and certification program for carpenters in the industry.Read more »
Volunteers Participate in 17th Annual Summer Work
J.L. Tippett Construction company employees recently participated in the 17th Annual Arlington Diocese Summer Work Camp. This was the 15th consecutive year employees from Tippett Construction joined other area volunteers by donating time and experience to the week long camp, sponsored by the Catholic Diocese Office of Youth Activities. The work camp is designed for local high school youths, adults and contractor volunteers to work on “habitat for humanity” type repair projects for the needy. Read more »