With the calendar flipping over into June, we are getting into the full swing of summer. As everyone knows, when you talk about summer in Phoenix, you are talking about extreme heat. In this blog, we will go over some basic home maintenance tips to
Design Trends In Phoenix for 2018
In our previous AFT Construction post, we began discussing design trends for 2018 by focusing on the kitchen. In this post, we will expand our discussion to include trends throughout the home that we will see in AFT Construction for 2018. Design
Kitchen Design Trends in Phoenix for 2018
In celebration of the new year 2018, we are dedicating a few blog posts to the building and design trends we will see the remainder of this year and beyond. In this post, we will focus on the kitchen design trends. Kitchen Design Trends for 2018 It
How Your Roof Impacts Your Homeowners Insurance
We are going to do something a little different for this blog post. A few weeks ago we were approached by QuoteWizard about doing a post on how roofs can impact the cost and your ability to obtain a homeowners insurance. So this post will be a guest
AFT Construction Awarded Best Of Houzz Design and Service 2018
AFT CONSTRUCTION Awarded Best Of Houzz Design and Service 2018 Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World [SCOTTSDALE, Arizona], February 5, 2018 –
Sustainable and Green Building Materials
A few weeks ago, we were approached about doing a blog post on using sustainable and green building materials as the demand and selection of such materials continues to increase. However, many of these materials have yet to reach the mainstream with
Garage Storage and Organization
With the beginning of the new year and the holiday season behind us, it will soon be time for the annual spring cleaning ritual many of us adhere to. A great project to consider this year is to clear out that clutter in your garage and install an
Arizona Outdoor Kitchen Design
In AFT Construction’s previous blog post, we provided some ways to turn your ordinary backyard into a sanctuary with creating an outdoor kitchen as one of the suggestions. In this post, we will dive deeper into the planning considerations, features
Making Your Backyard a Sanctuary Near Phoenix
It is no secret that Arizona is ranked at the top of states with the most days of sunshine per year. One of the benefits of living in the Phoenix AZ area is the climate with mild winters and an abundance of sunshine, which makes outdoor living a big
Overseeding For Year-Round Green Grass
In Arizona, we are blessed to have an abundance of sunshine and weather that affords the opportunity to have a yard full of green grass throughout the year. However, with the extreme heat in the summer and mild winters, two types of grass and a
Smart Home Series – Lighting and Thermostats
In our last blog post, we discussed security-related smart home products such as locks, doorbells, and camera systems. Continuing the smart home series, this post will discuss smart home products for lighting and thermostats. Smart Home Series –
Smart Home Series – Security
One of the new buzzwords when it comes to home features is “smart” home. However, you may be wondering what exactly makes a home “smart” and what are some good smart home products that you should consider. Put simply, a smart home is one in which you
Home Electrical Outlet Trends
When most people think of home trends, especially in terms of technology, electrical outlets rarely come to mind. After all, an electrical outlet is just something to plug in a lamp, countertop appliance, or your mobile device chargers. If you have
Cooktop Showdown: Electric vs. Gas vs. Induction
A few weeks ago, some of our team members at A Finer Touch Construction were invited to the Monogram Design Center in Chicago. It not only gave us the opportunity to be trained on all of the Monogram appliances but also cook on them ourselves. We
Conventional Ovens vs Convection Ovens
If you are building a new home, remodeling your kitchen, or just in the market for a new oven, one feature to consider is whether you should buy a standard conventional oven or go with an oven that has a convection feature. The good news is that
A Finer Touch Construction’s Feature on House Tour by Ceasarstone
A Finer Touch Construction was featured at House Tour on Ceasarstone's website The Interior Collective. We’ve heard of Brownstones in New York, but Phoenix, Arizona? The Chateau on Central is a collection of 21 five-story brownstone residences
Finding Interior Design Inspiration Online
If you are like many people, the desire to design your new home or update a space in your existing home is often met with the daunting task of figuring out where to start and the style you want to achieve. In the past, this process would begin
Natural Grass vs. Artificial Turf in Arizona
Part of living in Arizona is designing your landscape to withstand the climate, especially the harsh Arizona summers and frequent drought conditions. Many people plan for this by utilizing xeriscape landscape that includes yards made of rock and
Choosing the Right Window Frame Material
When building a new home or replacing windows in your existing home, there are several types and styles of windows to choose from. In addition to deciding on the style of window you want – sliding, casement, hinged, picture, etc. – you will need to
Quartz Countertops
Many different options exist when choosing a material for your new countertop, creating endless possibilities to fit your design and budget. Laminate, wood, tile, concrete, and natural stone, such as granite, are common options. However, a material