A Homeowner’s Assurance of Responsible Renovation As a contractor, we play a critical role in helping to prevent lead exposure in homes that are built before 1978. In these circumstances, ordinary renovation and maintenance activities can create toxic lead dust that can harm our workers, you, and your family. But, by following lead-safe work practices, …
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Why Wait? Top 5 Reasons Now is the Best Time to Remodel
Spring has sprung – a time when homeowners typically clean their homes and start new home remodeling projects! The “Stay-Home, Stay-Safe” order has made our relationship with our homes even more intimate, reflecting on our homes’ drawbacks and also their fantastic potential. Are you finding yourself hesitant to start a conversation about the challenges with …
MainStreet Response to the Coronavirus
We are in this together We understand the growing concern surrounding Coronavirus in our community, and our hearts go out to all of those who have been affected. As a family-owned business, all of us at MainStreet Design Build takes this situation very seriously. The health and wellbeing of our clients, employees, and partners are our …
All You Need to Know When Designing a Walk-In Pantry for Your Kitchen Remodel
The nexus of your home is arguably the kitchen, where your family gathers to eat, entertain, and connect. All that time spent in the kitchen means it needs to be functional, beautiful, and clean. As kitchen remodeling designs become increasingly open and integrated, having an accessible, gorgeous, and convenient side space for food preparation and …
Gaming the System: How Friendly Competition Brings out the Best in MainStreet Design Build
A brilliant idea wins awards and gets our production leader onto a Tim Faller podcast Our very own Rick Swanquist, Production Manager Extraordinaire at Mainstreet Design Build was thrilled to be a guest on The Tim Faller Show! [Listen to the episode here.] Fresh off winning an award in front of his industry peers, Rick …
How Home Remodeling Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance
You’re excited to begin work on a home remodel project. Suddenly, you realize that changes to your home, while adding value to your property, may also need to be protected in the event of a disaster. What steps should be taken to protect your investment? In addition to researching the best remodeling contractors to work …
A Remodeling Process Guaranteed to Turn Your Home From Ordinary into Magazine-Worthy
Imagine seeing your home featured in your favorite magazine. It’s a nice idea, right? Of course, when you think about it, there has to be some hard work going on behind the scenes to achieve those photos of magazine-worthy homes. It’s true that remodeling can be an intimidating proposition that’s made more complicated by budget …