Friday, March 18, 2011

TraVek - Latest Trends in Kitchen Designs

TraVek's designers are often asked about the latest trends in kitchen design. Here's a great link that was recently published in Urban Home (CLICK HERE).

A couple things to remember when designing your kitchen space is first of all, what will fit your family? What purpose does your kitchen serve? It is merely a room where food is made? Is it a gathering place that becomes the heart of your home? Do you entertain a lot of guests? Do you spend a lot of time in the kitchen? Do you have children or others that you want nearby while you're in the kitchen?

Is Your Kitchen the Heart of Your Home?
There are a lot of questions to ask and answer. That's why it is important to talk with someone who has experience in kitchen design. When someone only remodels a kitchen once or twice in a lifetime, they just may not be in tune to what is going on out there or what is available in the world of remodeling.

Here at TraVek, our designers love to keep on top of what's going on in remodeling. And we're happy to share it with you!  Email now for more information or to set a time for one of our designers to meet with you.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day from TraVek!

On today, St. Patrick's Day, we want to wish this for you and yours:

"May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore"

      
           -An Old Irish Prayer

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

TraVek, Inc Setting Up Booth at Home & Design Idea Center in Scottsdale

This week we're excited to be setting up our booth at the Home & Design Idea Center just north of the 101off Pima here. For those of you who are shopping for ideas and don't know where to begin, the Home & Design Idea Center is a great place to start! So many vendors have worked hard to bring gorgeous displays that are only the tip of what they are capable of creating within your homes! You name it, it's there if it's in the home improvement industry!

Stop by to see our booth. We should be set up within the next week, and you'll find us at booth #68!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Need More Painting Tips?

Here's an interesting link with some helpful tips for painting in Arizona. Brian Santos, aka The Wall Wizard, was interviewed prior to the last Home and Garden Show in Phoenix. Enjoy!

Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard, Gives Painting Tips

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Take Care of Things Now!

Would you rather paint your house or wait a couple years and replace all the wood, too (eaves, posts, facia)? How about your showers? Are they 10 years old and leaking? Are you interested in taking care of the mold now or would you rather having to end up replacing the walls around them? This may sound harsh, but it is a reality. These are questions based on real-life situations we have seen, as well.

Is your paint oxidized? Is there water getting inside your exterior walls? Let's hope they're not to that point. One way to prevent that is by painting them on a regular basis so that they are more water repellent. Here in Arizona it is recommended to paint the exterior of your home every 6 to 8 years, although most homes look pretty drab if you end up waiting that long.

On another note, taking a look at the economics and trends of the country,  it's looking like a given that inflation is going to hit sooner or later. Thinking in those terms too, you can get more work done for less now than you will be able to down the road.

So many things to think of, but it always pays to plan ahead and be pro-active in taking care of your home. We're here to help you with this and all your home improvement needs. Call now (480-367-1171) or email sales@travek.com for a FREE estimate.