The kitchen island can change the entire look of a kitchen. Most likely, you spend a lot of time in your kitchen, and so do your loved ones. The kitchen island is a place to prepare food, cook food, serve food, serve drinks, eat food, and stand around and engage in conversation. The kitchen island is multi-purpose. The kitchen island’s size, look, shape, and purpose should reflect your wants and needs. Do you have a big family? Do you have…
Found a new place to live? Congratulations! Whether you’re moving into an apartment, house, or condo, starting fresh in a new place is exciting; however, a new place for you was an old place for someone else (if it wasn’t newly built, of course). When a home was owned by a previous owner, there’s a good chance their cleaning may not have been up to par with your own standards. Or, the homeowners or renters just didn’t have the proper…
You press a button and like magic, your home begins to cool down. We live in a wonderful time where this wonderful innovation is in nearly every home and business. This wasn’t always the case in Florida and we are very thankful for the comfort level we have all achieved here in 2019. If you have never taken the time to sit back and really look at your AC unit you may not actually know how it works, and you…
A bathroom doesn’t just have to be a bathroom. With the right design elements and features, a bathroom can be an escape – your own personal oasis. A bathroom can be a place for you to relax, unwind, catch up on reading, shows, self-care, grooming, and more. We spend a lot of our lives using the bathroom, so we might as well create a space for ourselves that is inviting. How can you transform your bathroom from blah to your…
Often when the AC or heat stops working the first thought is “That is going to be expensive”. Whether you are considering buying an entirely new HVAC system or just needing a repair, having your unit on the fritz causes your stress level to go up. It’s easy to disregard how vital your HVAC unit is to maintaining your comfort in Southwest Florida all year long and be focused on the bottom line number – The looming bill. Where do…
It’s almost spring! You know what that means? It’s spring cleaning time! Time to donate unused clothing, throw away clutter, and clean your tile and grout! After a cold, wet, snowy winter, your floors have taken a beating. Salt, water, snow, dirt, sand, mud, and more have been trekked through your house – all these dirty substances can make your tile and grout look dull and grimy. Your grout has likely absorbed all the dirt that landed on it, which…
It’s the first day of spring! You know what that means? It’s spring cleaning time! Time to donate unused clothing, throw away clutter, and clean your tile and grout! After a cold, wet, snowy winter, your floors have taken a beating. Salt, water, snow, dirt, sand, mud, and more have been trekked through your house – all these dirty substances can make your tile and grout look dull and grimy. Your grout has likely absorbed all the dirt that landed…
Things are heating up again in Southwest Florida even though it is only March. This means we are in for a hot upcoming summer season. While we have all enjoyed the ability to keep our windows open and a breeze coming through our homes now that temperatures have reached up into the 80’s again its time to close the sliders and turn on your AC.. the question becomes, how to do that without jacking up your FPL bill? Option 1….
Every year, there are new home trends that pop up. Some trends appear year after year. When renovating a home, it’s important to make the space reflect what you like and what’s in your budget. Using trends in your home isn’t a bad thing, but remember, if it’s a bold choice or too “trendy,” you may get bored of it. Stick to trends that seem more timeless. Our team at Sunset Builders wanted to share with you some current kitchen…