General Remodeling

Houzz Compares Bungalow Styles and Features MainStreet Southeast Michigan Bungalow

Learn about the origin of bungalows and the many styles of architecture born across continents and cultures. While drawing close comparisons to the many types of bungalows in this informative Houzz Ideabook, a small, local 1920’s Detroit Tudor-inspired design is featured that recently underwent an exterior makeover by MainStreet Design Build. Access more photos and details on this Southeast Michigan Bungalow. …

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Birmingham Home Remodeling, Renovations

MainStreet Catapults a Tired Kitchen into the 21st Century

MainStreet Design Build transforms a drab, dated kitchen into a stunning, contemporary style kitchen, showing us how to make perfect use of clean lines and natural elements. Located in Birmingham, this 1915 home suffered from a dysfunctional first floor layout, which included a poorly placed powder room, cramped space and lack of storage. The SE …

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Before and After: Home Exterior Makeovers in Royal Oak & Ferndale, Michigan

See how these Southeast Michigan bungalows transformed from ordinary to extraordinary BEFORE:This plain, brick, post-war bungalow in Ferndale, MI presented a less-than-friendly façade. The stone and brick were in great condition, but the nondescript porch and the plain clapboard siding gave the front exterior very little personality. AFTER: A renovation that boasts strong cottage elements …

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Exterior Home Remodeling

Home Remodeling Checklist

The Fundamental Differences Between Design Build and Design Bid Build Over the last 4 weeks, we have explored the fundamental differences in Design Build vs. Design-Bid-Build contracts. Now that you’ve had some time to decide what is important to you, we encourage you to use this checklist to choose a process that is right for you. Your …

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Exterior Home Remodeling

Understanding Design/Build Remodeling: On-Time Project Delivery

The Fundamental Differences Between Design/Build and Design-Bid-Build Understanding how design build vs. design-bid-build contracts work may help you better decide the type of remodeling contractor you need—and to find one whose approach suits both your comfort level and your pocket book. As a follow up from last week, MainStreet Design Build invites you to continue …

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Exterior Home Remodeling

Understanding Design/Build Remodeling: Cost Control

The Fundamental Differences Between Design/Build and Design-Bid-Build Understanding how design build vs. design-bid-build contracts work may help you better decide the type of remodeling contractor you need—and to find one whose approach suits both your comfort level and your pocket book. As a follow up from last week, MainStreet Design Build invites you to continue …

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