Adding Exterior Stone Veneer Means Higher Home Resale Values
Warmer weather will be arriving soon, and for many homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area that means the eager anticipation of exterior home remodeling projects. There are a number of outside improvements you can make to your house that will upgrade its appearance into a newer and more luxurious one. However, for many people it boils […]
A DIY Stone Veneer Installation- Step By Step
For those unfamiliar with stone veneer and seeing it for the first time, it would probably seem inconceivable that a novice do-it-yourselfer would be able to install such a stunning and elegant home update on his or her own with very little help. One such accomplished do-it-yourselfer, a client of ours named Grant, did just […]
5 Weekend Projects That Will Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Who says you have to take on a huge project on the exterior of your home in order to add curb appeal? Not us! In fact, by doing a few relatively inexpensive and simple things you can update and add value to your home in as little as a weekend. Spruce Up The Front Door […]
5 Ways to Beautify Your Kitchen With Stone
Have you just finished creating your dream kitchen but feel like it is missing that little something extra? Or, are you happy with your kitchen but feel like it could be better? Then you may want to consider adding stone veneer. Versatile, strong, beautiful and highly customizable, stone may be just what you need to […]
5 Tips Your Realtor May Not Tell You About Selling a Home
Remember when you were little and had your first tooth pulled? Probably your mom or dad told you that the dentist would make it painless with Novocain. Then you saw the unexpected needle coming and discovered novo-pain. Daily life is full of surprises that arise because someone fails to tell us something. Thunderbolts of bewilderment […]
5 Things You Can Do With Stone To Turn Your Backyard Into a Sanctuary
With temperatures in the Chicagoland area already getting into the 80’s, like most people, you are probably eager to spend more time outside soaking up the rays and getting your daily dose of vitamin D. The only problem is, that after years of harsh Midwestern winters your backyard is looking a little rough around the […]
5 Reasons You Should Update Your Fireplace with Stone Veneer
Sitting around the cozy warmth of a crackling fire has been something that human beings have done for hundreds of thousands of years. All those years ago man used fire to provide light and heat, keep predators at bay and to cook food. Some research may even suggest that without fire, human beings would not […]
5 to Hire an Interior Designer For Your Stone Veneer Project
According to the Council for Interior Design Qualification, “Interior design is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive.” In other words, an interior designer […]
5 Environmental Benefits of Exterior Stone Siding
Exterior stone siding is a trend that has caught on in recent years, offering homeowners a beautiful and affordable way to improve the curb appeal of their homes without substantially renovating. But many folks these days are concerned with making sure that not only do their homes look nice, they also don’t impact the environment. […]
4 Great iPhone Apps for Home Improvement
You may find that like many iPhone enthusiasts you just can’t get enough of all those cool apps currently available for the iPhone. Additionally, if you’re a homeowner or a do-it-yourselfer then North Star Stone is here to share with you 4 fun and helpful iPhone apps that you might find useful for those around-the-house […]
