What a strange but exciting time to live in! The economy is strong with low unemployment, but inflation and gas prices have been high, and the stock market has been fluctuating up and down. Fortunately, the real estate market is strong, and home values are holding. If you are a homeowner in Southeast Oakland County, …
Stock Cabinetry vs. Custom Cabinetry OR a Blend of Both in Semi-Custom: Know the Differences
Enter any kitchen and the first thing you’ll likely notice is the cabinetry. It is the showpiece of any kitchen. Cabinetry also plays a vital role in a kitchen’s function and storage. It is an essential part of a kitchen’s design. Your kitchen remodel is a time when you can select exactly what you want …
6 Remodeling Ideas to Make Your Next Holiday Season More Enjoyable
2022 holidays are a wrap! Here are 6 ideas for getting your home holiday-ready in 2023 The winter holidays bring family and friends together like no other time during the year. The festivities are joyful, with dozens if not hundreds of people potentially visiting from out of town, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. These …
5 Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bills with Remodeling
The past couple of years have been doozies! Thankfully the world seems to be returning to normal. We cherish our homes in Southeast Oakland County now more than ever and want them to reflect ongoing improvements in our lifestyles. Doing a luxury remodel prolongs and enhances our enjoyment without having to move, and benefits the …
Why Now is a Good Time to Renovate Your Birmingham Home
When is the right time to remodel your home? Hearing words like “recession” and “inflation”, people naturally worry about their investments. But, now could actually be the best time to renovate your residential property. With the end of the Pandemic in sight, we are seeing improvements in all areas of construction. Costs are starting to …
Sneak Peek at a Major Renovation and Addition in Bloomfield Hills
Follow this project on Instagram @mainstreetdesignbuild using #keswickremodel An already wonderful Bloomfield Hills house is in the throes of a major renovation, and soon to be transformed into a glorious home worthy of an in-progress sneak peek. A project of this magnitude deserves to be documented and shared, and MainStreet Design Build (MSDB) is thrilled …
Not Just for a Car Anymore: 7 Considerations for Renovating or Building a New Garage
The renovation revolution is in full swing! Boring bathrooms have evolved into health and beauty spas, traditional kitchens are interactive family experiences, and banal bedrooms have turned into luxurious primary suites – so it’s no surprise that the former carriage house, once just a place to park your car, is now a natural extension of …