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 …
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2022 Costs to Remodel a Kitchen: A Basic, Mid-Range, or Custom Remodel
After two years of primarily working and schooling from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may see things you want to change in your kitchen. For example, you need more food prep and storage space because you’re eating at home more than you used to. And, with kids using the island for schoolwork and …
30 Years: A History Worth Celebrating
Looking back and sharing favorite memories of MainStreet Design Build staff This year, MainStreet Design Build celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Reflecting on our past and gearing up for a remarkable future, this post honors the 20 current staff members who have helped us achieve this significant milestone. With heartfelt and sometimes humorous recollections, our …
An Anniversary Letter to Our MainStreet Design Build Family
It’s hard to believe that Steve and I opened the doors to MainStreet 30 years ago. I can still remember Steve calling me and saying, “I want to open our own business. I think we can do this better. I want to make sure every single client loves the design and is happy after the …
How to Build Wellness into Your Home Remodeling Project
Now more than ever before, homeowners are re-evaluating every aspect of their lives with a special focus on maximizing health and wellness. The intense scrutiny goes beyond diet and exercise to focus on how the physical environment affects overall health, safety, fitness, and well-being. The result is a new appreciation for home remodeling as a …
Bathroom Workbook: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Remodeling an outdated bathroom not only adds value to your home but allows you to create a personal sanctuary of relaxation and wellness. With all of the time we spend in our bathrooms, why wouldn’t you design a space that works perfectly for you? The wide range of materials and fixtures available on the market …
Now’s the Time for “Virtual Design”
Albert Einstein, known for saying a smart thing or two, once observed that “adversity introduces a man — or woman — to him or herself.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially given today’s public health concerns: physical distancing now forces most companies to completely rethink how they do business and service their customers. But …