Brian Ciota

The Most Common Problems in Remodeling Older Homes

We frequently work on older homes (i.e., those built prior to 1980). Once a home reaches the...

How to Establish Priorities and a Budget for a Kitchen Remodel

If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, you’ve probably started gathering ideas and...

Our Favorite Websites for Kitchen and Bath Design Ideas

Over the past several years there has been an explosion of free online information about home...

Kitchens Designed for Holiday Entertaining

During the holidays many people open their homes to family and friends. Hospitality is an...

Introducing Elmwood Fine Custom Cabinetry to Central New York

Generally, we don’t write about specific products in our blog. However, we are very excited to be...

10 Value-Driven Kitchen Remodeling Design Ideas

If your kitchen needs updating, a minor remodel may provide the solution. According to Remodeling...

Remodeling Design Ideas from the CNY Parade of Homes

If you visited this year’s Parade of Homes at Riverwalk in Brewerton, you saw some of the latest...

How to Finance a Home Remodeling Project [Now May Be the Best Time Ever!]

We don’t often write about financing home remodeling projects, nor do we provide financing, but...

6 Hot Ideas for Kitchen Pantry Storage

Kitchen storage is at the top of the list for most homeowners when they think about remodeling or...

Pros and Cons of Bathtub to Shower Conversions

If you’re planning to remodel a bathroom, you’re undoubtedly thinking about the type of fixtures...

What You Need to Know About Renovating Historic Homes in CNY

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of helping owners of historic homes with renovation and...

4 Great Tips for Selecting and Installing Bathroom Tile

Tile is essential in every bathroom. In a room where hygiene is important, tile is the perfect...