Adding an addition to your home? Most people think room additions are all about knocking out a wall and adding on a family room or expanding an existing room on the ground floor. But did you ever think about going UP, not out?

Room additions are a great idea – they can provide more space for a growing family, accommodate changing lifestyles, and provide greater functionality. But putting on an addition does not limit you to the ground floor. Have you thought about adding a second floor to your house? You can turn a ranch or Cape Cod style house into a beautiful colonial home just by adding a second floor.

Second floor additions can save you money.

That’s right. Second floor additions can actually save you money. Think about it. No foundation work or site preparation, no additional landscaping expense, no new plot plans. You’re not even changing how your house sits on your property. You’re going UP, not out. Read the rest of this entry »