We’re Moving
UPDATE: We’ve moved! Our new address is 404 5th St in West Des Moines. We’re moving! We’ve been in our office space since 2009 and we’ve loved it here. But we remodel homes, so we’re moving our office into a home on 5th Street in historic Valley Junction. It needs A LOT of remodeling, which… Read More
Project Profile: From Two to One – Glam Bath Shines With Space
When two smaller baths, a hall and master, were combined, a stylish, spacious and all around fabulous new master was born! The new space has room for a lavish shower, double vanity, as well as ample linen storage. Follow the journey we took with these homeowners to convert their two bathrooms into one. BEFORE –… Read More
Project Profile: In the Zone With a Well-Dressed Rustic Basement
Having lived in their new home for several years, these inspired homeowners were ready to finish their basement and transform it into a multi-zone space where they could mix and mingle with family and friends. Following several months of collaborative planning and construction, we delivered an envy-worth basement. With clean lines and neutral tones, the… Read More
How to Hire a Professional Remodeler
If you have collected photos of your dream kitchen, drafted a general budget, and talked with friends about how you wish your home was more comfortable or modern, you may be ready to hire a professional remodeler to get the job done right. A professional has training, experience, and references from satisfied clients to demonstrate… Read More
When Should I Contact a Remodeler?
ASAP! Yesterday! A month ago! Ok, let’s qualify that statement. If you’re considering a remodel – of at least a whole room in your home – and you want it completed in the next 12 months, it’s NOT too early to get planning. Before we go further, what level of remodel are we talking about?… Read More
Considering Cabinets
Walk into any kitchen and what’s the first thing you notice? (Assuming you’re not watching an episode of Hoarders …) The cabinets. Fabulous or frightening, often, the most visible and expensive element in any kitchen is the cabinetry. Whether light or dark, painted or stained, your cabinets let people know whether your kitchen is dying… Read More
Before the After Pics: Living With Your Remodeling Project
As a design/build remodeler, all of our customers go through two stages: the design stage where you’re viewing the possibilities for your space and making decisions and picking finishes and everything is so fun and the possibilities are endless and life is a dream! Then there is the build part of the process where your… Read More
How We Keep It Clean
Basking in the glow of a newly remodeled space is tremendously rewarding. Getting there can be, well, tremendously messy. If you’re the sort of person that obsesses over a throw pillow out of place or pet hair on the hardwood, be prepared to chill a bit because remodeling unleashes a whole lot of mess, and… Read More
Project Profile: Basement Finish Shines for the Entire Family
Basements provide welcome extra square footage and are often home to TV and recreation areas, bars, guest quarters and storage. This family is lucky to have all the above, and more, in their finished lower level. From concrete to cozy, enjoy the many facets of this basement remodel. BEFORE – Just your run-of-the-mill unfinished space… Read More
Remodel or Rehome?
“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.” –Hazrat Inayat Khan This quote reminds me of a question we’re frequently asked. (As the Kinks put it, “Should I stay or should I go.”) Almost everyone, at some point, wonders if they should look for a new home, or try to improve… Read More