![]() And we have different codes and different areas as to where that vapor barrier should go. Īnd then, how do you insulate properly? A thermal barrier is minimum code. That means make sure you don’t use stuff that’s got high. Starting from the beginning, make sure you use environmentally-friendly products. ![]() What are the best upgrades homeowners can make here? You’re a big supporter of eco-friendly renovations. And that’s where people should learn to play, especially if you want something to do with the water. That’s cushions on the couch, furniture, paint colors. “Hardscape” is flooring, tiles, things that you can’t change, so make sure that’s important to what your personal design is. And if you do these little things, it’s amazing. Think of it as a simple rule: 60% your one main color, 30% your second color, and 10% accent color. With color, it’s usually pick three colors. So how can you help in the design of being near the water? That means incorporate everything that surrounds you that you love, whether it’s photos, which is wonderful, or take pictures that show beaches.Ĭolor is going to help. What’s the simplest way homeowners can achieve this look? (HGTV) ‘Battle on the Beach’ features a ton of beachy styles. Starsiak Hawk and Holmes judge the new Discovery+ show. So the biggest mistake is moving in the wrong direction at the beginning. That means engineers, designers, kitchen cabinet people, electricians, plumbers. This means you need a general contractor who has all these people under his tool belt. So if you want a new kitchen, this is an opportunity to say, “Hey, do we need to change structure? Do we want a bigger kitchen? Do we want more views from the kitchen to the living room, dining room to the front door?” ![]() They’re not really set up with the plumbers and permits that are necessary. That company, 9 times out of 10, will be kitchen cabinet manufacturers. And most people will make the mistake of just going directly to a kitchen cabinet company and hire them to do the kitchen. Do you need a plumber? The answer is yes. Now, what do you need when you’re doing a new kitchen? Well, do you need an electrician? The answer is yes. And I think that’s the wonderful thing that the television does for people out there, is give them ideas. I’ve seen a lot of homeowners who want a new kitchen, because they watched it on HGTV, and they want it that way in their home. Likewise, homeowners need to look at different contractors and what they do. They make sure the car is right for them. It’s funny, because if someone goes to buy a car, they’re going to test-drive it, look at it a few times. ![]() Homeowners need to know to slow down and find the right people to do the work. What should homeowners know about hiring the best one for the job? If you want to change things, you’d better know what you’re doing, or at least find out, because I’m going to be the one that will point out what is right-and what is definitely wrong! Not all contractors do top-notch work, either. Safety things that I always look for is rails, stairs. 1 mistake you’ve seen nonprofessionals make when renovating a home?Ī lot of people make mistakes when they change structure without knowing what they’re doing. (HGTV) ‘Battle on the Beach’ features the work of renovation newbies. Ty Pennington, Mina Starsiak Hawk, and Mike Holmes from “Battle on the Beach” Especially with me and Mina, I think we were both surprised. I’m usually the judge, jury, and executioner for everything! So doing “Rock the Block,” being a competitor, wasn’t really what I wanted, but I did it just because, what the hell, right?īut “Battle on the Beach” was a great show. You were a competitor on ‘Rock the Block.’ What was it like judging ‘Battle on the Beach’? Curious to hear more about what happened behind the scenes on “Battle on the Beach” and get some advice on renovating a vacation home, we chatted with Holmes to get his take and top tips. ![]()
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