Will I Recoup My Remodeling Investment?
“How much of my investment in this renovation will I recoup when I sell?” is a common question homeowners ask when considering…
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Posts By: Steve Wilke-Shapiro
Three Remodeling Trends for 2015
Each remodeling project is unique in approach, scope, existing conditions, and underlying goals. Â As we look at our past year…
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Stellar Cellar: Planning the Perfect Wine Room
Wine storage options range from a simple under-counter unit designed to fit in a standard opening to a custom-built climate…
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Water Heater Woes
Most water heaters sit silently in a dark corner of the basement, all but forgotten until the day cold water…
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How we moved & saved a home in Des Moines’ historic Sherman Hill
Most remodeling projects seek incremental improvement: to increase efficiency, repair damaged materials or rework functionality. Transformations can be stellar, as…
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Renovation Hiccups
It would be a huge surprise for any remodeling project to be completed without surprises. Sometimes the “unexpecteds” are fun…
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Higher Education
Innovative products and ever-evolving “best practices” in construction demand an ongoing effort at continuing education. Â Indeed, new construction materials are…
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Details Make a Difference
It is said that the “devil is in the details”.  Indeed, a room can be outfitted with expensive finishes, wired with…
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Porch Design For Spring
Preparation for Spring and Summer build projects starts now as we work through design, product selection, details, and final pricing. Design…
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Perfect Patios
A well designed and executed outdoor patio space can achieve much more than simply enhancing your home’s aesthetic appeal. Indeed,…
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