Certifications

Steven A. Ramaekers, CR

Deciding to remodel your home is a big decision. Outside of buying your home, it may be the single biggest investment you make. You need to know that the remodeling contractor you choose is a full-time, dedicated remodeling professional. NARI’s certification program offers this assurance through its extensive screening and testing process.

Only full-time, professional remodeling contractors are eligible for certification by NARI. You can be assured that any time you hire a NARI certified remodeling con- tractor, you are hiring an individual who has made a strong commitment to the professionalism of the remodeling industry and to his or her business. And because remodelers are not eligible for certification until they have been actively involved in the remodeling industry for at least five years, you know that the NARI certified remodeling professional you hire has had a number of years to develop the experience and skills that can only be gained through extensive hands-on practice.

In the highly competitive remodeling industry, isn’t it good to know that your remodeler has a long-term commitment to his or her work?

Christine M. Ramaekers, CKD

Planning Your Kitchen – Consult a Certified Kitchen Designer

A room for sharing describes today’s kitchen. Would you have much family time together if you didn’t meet in the kitchen? When you entertain, do your friends follow you into the kitchen, offering to help, hoping to chat? You may already be thinking of your new kitchen as a second living room – a well furnished space for visiting, cooking, eating, laughing, listening and hugging. You also know that the kitchen is the most technically complex room in the house, and possibly the most expensive to purchase. Designing a good kitchen, making it work as well as it looks, requires very specialized skills and knowledge. While there are many designers who “do” kitchens, only a limited number hold credentials as Certified Kitchen Designers.

CKD’s are trained to help you achieve what you really want in your new kitchen. The plans you see, the options described, and the products recommended by CKD’s will reflect your individual needs and style.