Articles by TJ Kidder
T.J. Kidder is a home remodeling specialist dedicated to helping homeowners make informed, confident decisions about their renovation projects. Drawing on years of experience in research, homeowner education, and remodeling best practices, he provides practical insights that help clients better understand planning, budgeting, design, and construction.
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Your Checklist for a Successful Aging in Place Remodel
The comforts of home only increase with age. After decades in the same house, the space is so familiar that it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else. For that reason, it’s totally understandable that many people prefer to remain in their own homes rather than move to a more supported living environment. Luckily, aging-in-place is […]
Everything You Need to Know About “Granny Flat” Construction
One of the best ways to gain additional space on your property is through a granny flat construction or remodeling project. Using this smart design option involves converting the home’s garage space into living space, which enhances the value of your home in a cost-effective manner. Converting a Garage to Living Space Because a garage […]
How To Find Best Kitchen Appliances
Finding the best kitchen appliances isn’t as simple as Googling “best kitchen appliances” and picking the dishwasher, oven, or refrigerator with the best reviews. Why? Because what’s best for one person could be just satisfactory for you. For example, let’s say you look up the best oven and discover numerous lists that say that one […]
Ultimate Guide To a Stunning Remodel: Kitchen Cabinets
Choosing kitchen cabinets is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when it comes to planning your kitchen remodel. Kitchen cabinets set the style and feel for the whole kitchen but the amount of choices you need to make to settle on your ideal cabinets can feel overwhelming. Lars Remodeling & Design is here […]
Home Theater Design in San Diego
Adding Your Dream Home Theater In San Diego There’s nothing quite like the experience of watching your favorite movie on a giant screen with the highest quality surround sound. In fact, it can even help make an average movie that little bit more entertaining. Have you always thought about how to get that movie theater […]
How to Add a Kitchen Island the Right Way
Adding an island to your kitchen can make a huge difference to both the look and functionality of your home’s kitchen. Islands can pack a lot of features into a small space, making them an excellent choice for people who are looking to add a special, yet practical feature to their existing kitchen. If you’re […]
What is Design Build Remodeling and Why is it Important?
If you’re planning to have your dream home built you may be getting a little confused by all of the terminology used to describe the designing and building process—especially when it comes to initial planning phase. Knowing whether you should be looking for an architect, designer, construction company, or a design-build firm is one of […]
How to Create a Remodel “Wish List”
Planning a remodel can feel overwhelming, but, with a little preparation it’s easy to bring your remodel dreams a few steps closer to completion. A great place to start is with a remodel wish list. A remodel wish list is exactly what it sounds like: a list of everything you’d like to change in your […]
5 Most Popular Housing Styles in San Diego
One of the great things about San Diego is its diversity. With people from many cultures inhabiting San Diego, makes it the cultural hub it is today. This history of diversity shines through in the buildings San Diegans call home. The area boasts an eclectic selection of home styles ranging from the traditional ranch to […]
Do’s & Don’ts of Exposed Brick
Exposed brick is a design feature that has been very popular over the past few years. However, utilizing this element in any room at any time isn’t always going to wind up creating a winning design. It is important to realize that exposed brick works best with certain schemes. Check out our do’s and don’ts […]
