During the thirty plus years Gettum Associates has been in business we have seen a lot! Economically, there have been many ups and many downs, which is completely normal and expected. One of the most often asked questions is “should…
Let’s face it. Remodeling is a bit like child birth. Initially there’s some fear, some anxiety and admittedly… a little discomfort during the process. Just as these raw emotions vanish when a mother looks into the eyes of her newborn,…
Kitchen home remodeling projects often represent one of the most costly types of remodeling adventures on which you might embark, and there are several ways to cut costs, as well as accidentally make your budget balloon. Your choices can impact…
When you decide to improve your home, you have a variety of options before you, and one of the decisions you may need to make is whether a remodel or renovation is best for your circumstances. If you want to…
A design principle that came about in the early twentieth century is the concept that “form follows function,” and modern designers, architects, and remodeling contractors have taken this idea to heart in modern remodeling projects. The principle is that the…
Remodeling projects run the gamut from brief weekend jobs that improve the surface features of a room in your home (like new paint or a new piece of furniture) to major remodeling plans that change the entire layout of your…
A home remodel that features a new bathroom, kitchen, or other major area of your home can cost tens of thousands of dollars. However, the investment will help increase the enjoyment you have at living in your home, as well…
When the size of your home remodeling project is more than you can handle in a weekend, it’s time to start searching for a local contractor to hire for the project. If you’ve never worked with a contractor before, there…
Let’s face it. Remodeling is a bit like “child birth”. Initially there’s some fear, some anxiety and yes a little discomfort during the process. But just as these memories vanish when a mother looks into the eyes of her newborn,…
Renovate the Bathroom or Kitchen without Spending a Fortune Written by Adam Coholan, an active blogger out of New York who writes about remodeling and interior design based on his experience working with homes on Fire Island for Elliman Real…