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
Spray Foam Insulation
When many people think of home insulation, they think of rolls of fiberglass batt insulation, but there are many different types of insulation available. In addition to the traditional fiberglass batts, there are products such as foam board and
Multi-Panel Door Systems
Here in the Valley of the Sun, we experience beautiful weather that brings mild winters and 300 days of sunshine a year, which means outdoor living space is important for most lifestyles. While a great outdoor living space is great, installing a
Designing Your Custom Home
You have selected your lot and your team of designers, now it is finally time to design your new custom home. While this may be the “official” start of the design phase, you most likely have been, or should have been, putting together design ideas or
Selecting the Right Architect and Designer for Your New Home Build
Now that you have made the first big decision for your new home build in selecting the lot, the next decision is choosing the right architect and designer to complete the design of your home. Similar when deciding on a home location, there are a lot
Selecting the Right Lot for Your New Home Build
If you are like most people, buying a home will be the largest financial commitment you will make in your lifetime. Along with that commitment comes a series of big decisions, the first of which is the decision of whether to buy an existing home or
Home Maintenance Tips
No matter where you live or the type of home you have, proper home maintenance can protect your home’s value, keep your home in working order, prevent costly repairs, and maintain energy efficiency. In Arizona, extreme summer heat, sun exposure, and
In-Home Theater
With so many entertainment options at our fingertips, installing an in-home theater has become a more common and attractive concept. Additionally, advances in technology and affordability have made an amenity once reserved for the wealthy available
Incorporating Lighting Into Interior Design
Lighting is an important element of interior design, but the dramatic impact it can have can oftentimes be overlooked. It has the ability to set the mood of a room, affect the way colors are perceived and can be used to highlight architectural
Lien Waivers in Arizona
In Arizona, anyone who furnishes labor, professional services, materials, machinery, tools, or fixtures in a construction project may be entitled to file a mechanics’ or materialman’s lien on the property to ensure they receive payment from the
Liven Up Your Room with an Accent Wall
Accent walls can serve many purposes such as providing a “pop” of design that can break up a room (especially a large room); creating a focal point for the room or accentuating an existing focal point such as a fireplace; bringing attention to a part
Protractor Podcast
As a contractor, commuting between job sites and projects is the daily norm. We spend quite a bit of time traveling throughout the day in our vehicles. Some use this time to listen to music, make phone calls, or simply unwind from the stress of
Creating a Wood Floor Look Using Wood Floor Alternatives
Genuine wood floors provide a beautiful classic and timeless look that many homeowners want. However, wood flooring is expensive, can scratch easily, and require periodic maintenance to keep them looking good. This maintenance may even require
Hiding the Television to Accentuate Your Design
Flat panel televisions allow for a number of different installation possibilities. Most often people will either stand inside a media center or armoire, mount over the fireplace, or hang directly to the wall. However, if you would rather not make the
Importance of a Clean Construction Site
Construction sites are inherently messy, but it is important to keep the job site clean and orderly throughout the life of the project. While there are some obvious reasons for this, there are also many added benefits of a clean job site that