It’s hard to believe that Steve and I opened the doors to MainStreet 30 years ago. I can still remember Steve calling me and saying, “I want to open our own business. I think we can do this better. I want to make sure every single client loves the design and is happy after the …
How to Navigate Through Your Remodeling Project in this High Demand Market

Even before COVID changed the world, the remodeling industry experienced a significant rise in demand. As homeowners spent an increasing amount of time at home working, going to school, and learning to enjoy life in our new normal, home values skyrocketed. In fact, the demand for every type of remodel has boomed over 100% in …
Part II: COVID-19’s Impact on MainStreet Design Build and the Future of Home Remodeling

MainStreet’s Production and Project Managers Give Insightful, Personal Video Interviews on the Effects of the Pandemic on Their Jobs & Clients There’s no question that the lifestyle changes, shaped by the pandemic, have changed the way we look at home design. According to a recent remodeling magazine on The Future of Home Design, homeowners now …
Part I: COVID-19’s Impact on MainStreet Design Build and the Future of Home Remodeling

Four MainStreet Carpenters Give Insightful, Personal Video Interviews on the Effects of the Pandemic on Their Jobs & Clients There’s no question that the lifestyle changes, shaped by the pandemic, have changed the way we look at home design. According to a recent remodeling magazine on The Future of Home Design, homeowners now “must embrace …
How to Build Wellness into Your Home Remodeling Project

Now more than ever before, homeowners are re-evaluating every aspect of their lives with a special focus on maximizing health and wellness. The intense scrutiny goes beyond diet and exercise to focus on how the physical environment affects overall health, safety, fitness, and well-being. The result is a new appreciation for home remodeling as a …
Bathroom Workbook: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?

Remodeling an outdated bathroom not only adds value to your home but allows you to create a personal sanctuary of relaxation and wellness. With all of the time we spend in our bathrooms, why wouldn’t you design a space that works perfectly for you? The wide range of materials and fixtures available on the market …
Now’s the Time for “Virtual Design”

Albert Einstein, known for saying a smart thing or two, once observed that “adversity introduces a man — or woman — to him or herself.” Truer words have never been spoken, especially given today’s public health concerns: physical distancing now forces most companies to completely rethink how they do business and service their customers. But …