Quartz countertops have been in the news a lot lately, and not just because they are the créme de la créme of kitchen and bathroom countertops. Two significant international events are shaping the remodeling industry, and impacting our potential availability to this valuable resource: A Countervailing and Antidumping lawsuit filed by Cambria Quartz against China …
Q & A with MainStreet Client, Becky B.
Q: What concern(s) did you have going into your home remodeling project? A: When my husband and I married, we were blending two families together and considered buying a new home. Instead, we decided to remodel the home my husband purchased, which was his parents’ home before they retired and moved into a condo. The …
5 Steps to a Successful Kitchen Remodel
While updating your kitchen can be as simple as choosing new appliances and adding a fresh new wall color, today’s best kitchens reflect a family’s individuality and are as attractive as they are functional. Because life has become not only busier but also more casual, a modern kitchen is much more than simply a cooking …
How to Choose the Right Home Remodeling Contractor
Often times, the hardest part of starting a home remodel is choosing a remodeling contractor. What do you look for? Do you hire an architect or a design-build firm? How do you choose? Searching for the right contractor takes work. To make it easier for you, and to ensure your experience is as enjoyable as …
Need an Architect for Your Home Remodel? Why You Might Want to Consider a Design-Build Firm Instead
Whether you’re looking to remodel your home, kitchen or add much needed square footage, it’s critical to hire the right professionals to accomplish your objectives. From the initial design to the building of your space, making sure it’s done right is essential to achieving the right look and functional use that will add to your …
From Exterior Porch to Interior Space
If you need additional living space and your home has a porch, you’re in luck! Enclosing that exterior porch could be a simple, cost-effective way to gain the space you want. Transform Your Porch With Our Team! Benefits of Enclosing an Exterior Porch You can gain space without eliminating the yard and often, …
5 Benefits of Using an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Remodeling Firm
If you live in a home built before 1978 (before lead-based paints were outlawed), there is a good chance your home contains lead-based paints and plumbing, unfortunately. The older a home is, the higher the risk of lead being present and posing potential harms, particularly during the dusty, messy business of remodeling. So, if you’ve …