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 …
When it comes to measuring what is popular in home design, one of the most reliable, pure tests in gauging people’s quick-fire gut response to what they see. So, when someone saves a photo on Houzz to an ideabook, after browsing through many photos and clicking Save, they are telling us what they like. With …
When you have a perfect-sized home that you love in the right location, all it takes is a little ingenuity and design inspiration to change your home’s exterior—from drab to fab. This post war bungalow lacked curb appeal and artistic detail. The owners envisioned coming home to a charming, cottage-style home that had a quaint …
As a loyal supporter of Habitat for Humanity for over a decade, MainStreet Design Build willingly accepted an invitation to sponsor all of the valet parking for the Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County’s second Fall Extravaganza. This event was held on November 20, 2014 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham and raised over $82,000, …
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 …
Fall is upon us! The trees are changing color and the hot summer air is turning cold. It seems like only yesterday that we were knee-deep in snow. Now it’s upon us again. To prepare you and your home for winter, we’ve prepared these 10 helpful tips. Adjust your thermostat—Warning…for those of you who are …
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 …
