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Lenton Company: Antelope Valley’s Best (For the 10th Time!)

When choosing a remodeling company, how do you know you’re working with a reputable team you can trust? Ten years of recognition from Antelope Valley Press as Antelope Valley’s Best is an excellent sign. Lenton Company is honored to be named this year in not one but two Antelope Valley’s Best categories: Best General Contractor and Best Remodeling Contractor.

Antelope Valley Press: A Guide to Quality Local Goods and Services

The mission of Antelope Valley Press is to help AV residents make their best purchasing decisions. For the past 30 years, their readers have chosen their favorite businesses in various categories. Those with the most votes are recognized as the Best of Antelope Valley. This year, Lenton Company received the rare honor of awards in two categories.

Great Home Remodels Start with Great Homeowners

It is truly an honor to know that our AV residents recognize Lenton Company as the best at what we do. We want to thank all of our homeowners and friends for your support — your continued appreciation and trust motivates us to continue the tradition of excellence in our work.

Of course, this honor would not be possible without our hard-working, talented team members. Our thanks to them for their dedication and commitment. 

A home remodel is an investment in time, money, and your future, and feeling confident about your remodeling contractor is priceless. You can rest assured that when you choose Lenton Company, you are choosing the best of Antelope Valley — officially.

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Home Renovation Ideas for a Growing Family

A growing family needs more room in their home. The adults require space without clutter to work and live, and the children need areas to play or study. You may have found the perfect home for you and your family, with one shortcoming — it doesn’t suit your needs as a growing family. You should consider hiring design-build contractors to help with home improvements. Here are some home remodeling tips that can help you make use of the existing space and even add some more.

Renovate the Attic or Basement

Most people use the basement and attic as storage. However, there are ways you can declutter and transform those spaces into more functional rooms. With the help of design-build contractors, you can turn these areas into home offices, extra bedrooms, or living areas. The key is to properly design the rooms to suit whichever need you want to address.

Switch to an Open Floor Plan

Consider knocking down some walls to create an open floor plan. Most homeowners knock down the walls for an unobstructed view of the dining area, living room, and kitchen. It instantly opens up space and brings in more natural light. Your growing family can enjoy using these rooms without feeling overcrowded.

Build an Addition

You can opt to build up or out. When building out to create extra space, you will need additional square footage. When building up, adding square footage is not necessary. Before building an addition, hire design-built contractors and discuss the feasibility of the project.

Add or Expand a Bathroom

If there are not enough bathrooms in the house to suit everyone’s needs, then consider expanding or adding one. It can be hectic when everyone is trying to get ready in the morning but you have to wait on each other, which takes time. Add a half bath or full bath and see the difference it makes. You could consider converting the food pantry or closet into a bathroom, especially for guests.

Add Creative Storage

Installing storage facilities wisely in your home can help get additional space. Talk to design-build contractors about how you can integrate storage into newly created spaces. Think of built-in bookcases, double-duty desks, or any other storage options that reduce clutter.

Many homeowners are opting for renovation projects rather than moving, which has seen the home improvement industry growing twice the rate of every other retail category. Therefore, do not shy away from your dream home because it does not perfectly address the needs of your growing family. Get design-build contractors to help you see how you can make use of the space you have.

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Bathroom Remodeling Check List for Seniors

Our needs change as we age, and our home should change to accommodate those needs. Aging in place is preferred by 98% of seniors. Bathroom remodeling services can help to make sure your home remains the sanctuary it should be as you get older.

Some simple bathroom remodeling can ensure that you can safely remain in your home. Most homes are 20 years or older and do not come ready-made with the accommodations that make a bathroom a safe oasis.

The Checklist for Bathroom Remodeling

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 230,000 bathroom slip-and-fall incidents each year require a visit to the emergency room. Trusted bathroom remodeling contractors understand the importance of not only making your bathroom aesthetically pleasing but making it safer.

For seniors the bathroom can be the most dangerous room in the house. The bathroom remodeling check-list can be used as a guide when you are speaking to bathroom remodeling contractors. Here are some modifications you should consider for your bathroom:

  • Shower modifications. Showers and tubs are rarely designed with senior safety in mind. A walk-in tub helps to improve safety in the bathroom. A seating area in the shower can also improve safety. Glass doors can provide a lot more stability than a shower curtain, and don’t forget to ask about “curbless” shower design.
  • The height of your toilet can make a difference in your level of safety. A higher commode can be a simple addition to a bathroom remodeling plan that can help you maintain your independence and stay safe. Next to the commode is a great place for a safety rail.
  • Lever faucets. Arthritic hands can struggle with turning the faucets on and off. Lever-style faucets simply require a push to operate. They can make it easier to use your bathroom.

Other considerations that you want to speak with the bathroom remodeling company about are the types of flooring in your bathroom. Many bathrooms are outfitted with slippery tile flooring which can promote a dangerous environment.

Whether you want to add a new bathroom during first-floor remodeling services, or remodel the bathroom that you have, the right bathroom remodeling services that specialize in safety for seniors can help.

Staying safe in your home has to be a priority. Making some changes to your bathroom will ensure you continue to enjoy your home and have peace of mind.