Historic Remodel Allegro Builders restores a once-grand 1910 home that had been seemingly ruined by years of neglect and abuse as it went from owner to owner before ending up as a halfway house for the homeless.
Kitchen Remodel While the kitchen remodel was just one element of the ambitious whole-house makeover of this 1920s lakeside cottage in Minneapolis, it was this part of the project that really made the difference when it came to transforming the home's character from dark and dated to modern and inviting.
Creating a Work-Life Balance Trying to find a balance between your remodeling work and your real life can be a challenge.
Making the Tough Decisions on Layoffs It's a position no remodeler wants to be in, but with a slipping economy and work dropping off, many owners are having to make the tough decision to lay off employees.
Weather Beater After putting up with a leaky deck for 10 years, Mick Roberts wanted the problem to end. Permanently. He hired Emerald Contractors, a remodeler in Tarpon Springs, Fla., to do the job.
Wild and Wonderful Basement Remodel A focal point wet bar, distinctive coffered ceilings and safari-themed finishes incorporated into the design for the remodeled basement in this Centennial, Colo. residence provide the family with an adventurous entertaining area.
Historic Renovation This century-old Chicago rowhouse gets modern living and entertainment areas. The project, whose goal was to improve form and function, required design and construction know-how to work within a historical context.
Conservatory/Sunroom Addition The remodeler added a glass and mahogany sunroom/conservatory that reflects the client's vision for an indoor/outdoor space.
One View of the Future of Remodeling Dewhurst & Associates, a family-based custom home building and remodeling company, are not worried about their business despite the current downward spiral of the housing market. Dewhurst & Associates believes that there are reasons to believe the remodeling industry will remain strong. Take a look at what they say.
Even Small Jobs Affect the Whole House When remodeling a house, take into consideration that the windows, walls, roof, foundation, ventilation, heating, cooling, lighting, and cooking are all related. Understanding how systems work together is more important now than ever.
The Family Business The very first remodeling company was a family business. As long as there's a remodeling industry, there will be family businesses. But as more corporate entities, franchises and large regional firms emerge on the landscape, the question begs to be asked: what is the future of the small, family-run remodeling business?
Rx for an Old House Remodeler turns a historic Doctor's office space into an open, finely crafted kitchen-family area
Three-Season Screen Room With its combination of rustic finishes and discrete modern amenities, the new screen porch on this Minneapolis, Minn. bungalow provides its owners with a functional indoor/outdoor retreat that complements the century-old home's simple architectural style and meets their entertaining needs at the same time.
The Push for Greener Home Remodeling Green remodeling practices have become more popular as homeowners cope with ever-increasing energy costs, health concerns and diminishing natural resources.