Make the Most of Your Home Show Visit
New year = home show season. Yes, for some reason, show organizers like to get us out of our homes and into their home shows during the coldest time of the year. If you’re ready to begin planning your home remodeling project, these home shows can be a valuable resource. So how can you make… Read More
Double Your Living Space by Renovating Your Basement
Homeowners who are looking for extra space in their homes often look down … to the basement. Basements are the ideal place to add entertaining areas, game rooms, exercise rooms, playrooms, media rooms or extra guest rooms. Regardless of how you plan to use the space, there are a number of factors to address during… Read More
Best Dressed Cabinets
You’ve probably jumped in your car, running a bit late, driven off and realized that you forgot your watch and your wedding ring (or whatever it is you wear Every. Single. Day.) And just like that, you’re totally out of sorts. We accessorize ourselves with jewelry, belts, handbags, etc, all those items that give us… Read More
Project Profile: Lower Level Becomes Entertainment Central
Finished basements have long been the place to hang out and relax, the place to watch movies or the big game. We run upstairs for snacks and drinks, to pop popcorn and grab more drinks, then when the day is over we haul all that we’ve brought down, back up. These days many homeowners are… Read More
Why Choose a Professional Design/Build Remodeler?
You have many choices when it comes to remodeling in the Greater Des Moines area. As a design/build remodeler, we’re proud to have so many satisfied homeowners who have trusted us with their remodeling projects. Why does it make sense to choose a full-service design/build remodeler? Professional Design – We have a full-time project designer… Read More
Project Profile: Master Bath Transformation – From Bland Beginning to Elegant End
People choose to remodel for several reasons, most typically because they want the space to look nicer. That was the case with this family who decided to stay in their home and invest in making it attractive and enjoyable. While we had worked with the family on some minor home improvement projects, we were extra… Read More
Make Your Bath Eco Friendlier
Kermit the Frog wasn’t joking when he declared it’s not easy being green. Easy or not, it makes sense to explore eco-friendly remodeling choices that are good for you, the environment, and even your wallet. One of the first steps to an eco friendly space is to design for longevity. Make material selections that will… Read More
Contractor Conversation #2: How Long Will My Remodel Take?
The excessive time some remodeling projects last give the industry a bad rap. Stories of projects that drag on are told in an effort to gain bragging rights. Neighbors try to one up each other. “My kitchen was supposed to take a month and it took three!” someone will brag. Someone else will chime in… Read More
Project Profile: From Blah to Spa
The bathroom has surpassed the kitchen as the most remodeled room in homes, a trend we’re certainly seeing at Red House Remodeling. Maybe it’s because we begin and end each day in the bath, or maybe it’s the proliferation of luxurious finishes that make so many people want to go from blah to spa. The… Read More
Contractor Conversation #1 – Comprehensive Interior Design
I recently read an article from designbuildpros.com on the six things a contractor and homeowner should discuss before a remodeling project, but rarely do. The author made such excellent points that I can’t help but share them. In a series of six posts, I’ll share the things contractors and homeowners should discuss and how we… Read More
