Category: Homeowner Tips

Welcome to the Homeowner Tips section at Atlantic Millwork & Cabinetry – your go-to resource for practical advice and expert insights on cabinetry, moulding, windows, doors and full-home millwork solutions. Whether you’re tackling a renovation in coastal Delaware or simply sprucing up a room, our blog posts deliver clear, actionable tips to help you make smart decisions, save money and elevate your home’s craftsmanship.

Five Home Improvement Trends You’ll See in 2023

January 11, 2023

Top 5 Home Improvement Trends You'll See in 2023

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With prices rising everywhere you look, many homeowners will be focused more on maintenance home projects versus purely aesthetic remodels this year. However, modernizing and updating the home should still be on your yearly list of things to do. We’ve gathered five types of home improvement projects that are sure to be popular in 2023. Click here to continue reading this post

Top Fall 2021 Home Design Trends

October 4, 2021

Fall Home

 

Fall is here, and we already know you are itching to freshen up your home with a new look and feel! So, what are some of the best design trends for Fall 2021? It’s all about natural colors and positive energy! After 2020, many people are still working from home and spending most of their time indoors. Making your personal space unique, inviting, and invigorating is definitely the hot trend right now since it’s all about increasing that…

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Tips for Replacing Your Home’s Exterior Doors

September 1, 2020
Black Exterior Door

Is it time to change your front door?

When is the best time to replace your exterior doors?

If your home’s exterior doors are broken or in dire need of repair, then ideally, you should replace them as soon as possible. The last thing you want is to compromise the safety of your home. 

However, if they don’t require immediate replacement, then when is the best time? Actually, we feel like winter is the most popular season to…

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Replacement Windows and Doors from Marvin

February 26, 2019

We make your replacement project easier

Replacing windows and doors can seem stressful—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re unsure if you need to replace or wondering what to do next, we’re here to help you understand each step and make your replacement project a success.

The Replacement Process

  1. Evaluate
  2. Select
  3. Order
  4. Install
  5. Enjoy

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Presenting MODERN by Marvin

February 12, 2019

Marvin Windows and Doors has launched a new product line, MODERN. MODERN is a system of windows, doors and options that enable builders and architects to achieve their vision with pure modern design aesthetics and category-leading performance.

Download more about Modern by Marvin.

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Top 10 Kitchen Trends of 2018

January 3, 2019

DESIGN TRENDS by SUZANNE DERUSHA – MEDALLION’S DESIGN & TRENDS EXPERT DECEMBER 18, 2018

About this time last year, I was researching forecasts on what trends would look like for 2018. As you know it’s always exciting to see what’s coming in the new year, but the funny thing is, there’s not really a hard stop and start between the trends on a calendar basis. Instead, what we see is a flow that carries through, with slight nuances that change the landscape year over year. So before we…

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Natural Stones for a Minimalist Approach

December 4, 2018

In the past decade, minimalism in interior design has noticed a surge in popularity.

The reasons for this are simple (and understandable): with the chaos that people face in everyday life a home should be a place for rest.

And, let’s be honest, minimalism is as relaxing as it gets.

Deriving from Scandinavian design, the minimalist approach is all about using the bare minimum of furniture and decor and an inventive use of textures and shapes. Combined with a lot of…

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How Kitchen Remodeling Impacts Your Home’s Value

September 5, 2018

Before starting a remodeling project, every homeowner has a crucial calculation to make: will the project’s costs be made up for by the increased value of their home? After all, putting thousands into a renovation that will have little-to-no impact when you list your home isn’t always the best idea.

One area where homeowners can get the most bang-for-their-buck is the kitchen. That is because future buyers see the kitchen as central to homeownership. A small, outdated kitchen could be a deal breaker for some buyers, leaving you on the…

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Delmarva Life Special

June 26, 2018

Check out this week’s episode of Delmarva Life, featuring an interview and tour of some of the beautiful homes that Atlantic Millwork & Cabinetry has designed and created.

If you didn’t get a chance to catch our Delmarva Life special on air, you can watch the full video below.

Delmarva Life Special Featuring Atlantic Millwork & Cabinetry

Being featured on Delmarva Life was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how Atlantic Millwork & Cabinetry brings real craftsmanship and design to local homes. Through this special, viewers saw firsthand how we…

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How to Increase Your Home’s Value

June 12, 2018

You’re excited about getting started on increasing your home’s value, and we get it! There are renovations to think about, DIY projects and color schemes to pick out, landscaping decisions to consider, and much more. This is not even mentioning the ever-practical concerns of improving your home’s safety and energy efficiency requirements.

Generally, if you’ve maintained your home to a reasonable standard, there’s nowhere to go but up. And for those ready to start redesigning their living space, renovations can be a combination of elements that enhance your current lifestyle…

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