Life & Remodeling in Northeast Ohio
What You Need to Know About Kitchen Renovation Change Orders
After two decades in kitchen renovations, I've learned that the conversation about change orders is one of the most important — and most avoided — discussions in our industry. Homeowners fear them, contractors dread explaining them, and everyone pretends they won't...
What Really Affects Remodel Costs: The Truth Every Homeowner Needs to Know
We have good news and bad news. The bad news is that if you go too far into the remodel process without mentioning your budget, you’re bound to get your heart broken. You’ll fall in love with a dream kitchen or bathroom before eventually seeing numbers that turn your...
The Healthy House Formula
After decades of remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, we’ve realized something significant: a healthy house can do more than just filter air or purify water. A healthy home can actually help you feel better by supporting your lifestyle in the long term. So, how do you...
Design Lessons from a Forever Kitchen
Do you want a home that supports your current and future lifestyle? Then you need a healthy home. A healthy home design cares for your physical and mental well-being. It equips you to live how you want. And it anticipates your evolving needs so you can stay...
7 Subtle Home Upgrades for a Healthier You
If your idea of a healthy home includes a private gym and tons of plants, we have good news. Your home can enhance your wellness in more ways than these. The latest advances in home remodeling support your energy, comfort, and quality of life without sacrificing...
The Untold Truth About Healthy Home Design
Years ago, the most you could do to have a healthy home was swap out a couple of cleaners and crack a window now and then. But today, you can do so much more. By making the right long-term design decisions, you can create a home that supports your current and future...
Aging in Place Home Renovations Go Beyond Basic Safety
When you consider the term “aging-in-place,” what do you picture? Grab bars? Ramps? Stair lifts? If so, you should update your imagination to include beautiful spaces featuring modern luxuries and stunning materials that ensure safety and independence. Aging in place...
The Hidden Project Costs of Delayed Home Updates in Northeast Ohio
Do you want to know a secret? With home renovations, the sooner you start planning, the more money you’ll save. We know most people don't think about updating spaces like their kitchen or bathroom until things get really bad. The kitchen cabinets finally fall off the...
How to Time Your Remodel
Several factors determine the difference between a good renovation and an exceptional one. But one important element you may not expect is timing. Professional remodelers know that the best home remodels adhere to strict timing that coordinates well with the seasons...
Why Spring Planning Is Critical for Your Dream Remodel
With your dream remodel, you could change your life. You could make your house exactly how you want it so that you love living in it for decades. But a dream remodel is a big project. It’s not something you can throw together in a few weeks. Instead, achieving your...