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 …
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Modest Budget or Not, You Can Still Enjoy a Luxury Remodeling Experience
MainStreet Design Build Renovation: The Best of Both Worlds Did you know you can have a modest luxury design renovation and a modest price, too? Forget about compromise when it comes to your bathroom and kitchen renovation when you remember MainStreet Design Build! A common misconception among budget-conscious homeowners is that a full-service luxury-operated firm …
Before and After: A Beautiful Craftsman Home Restored to Its Early 20th-Century Charm
When Alicia and Christian purchased their 1920s Pleasant Ridge bungalow, they did so specifically with the intention of restoring this beautiful Craftsman home. They wanted to remain architecturally faithful to its original early 20th-century charm. The Homeowner’s Vision Alicia and Christian’s vision included protecting the front porch from the elements by adding an enclosed porch, …
The Four Stages of a Remodel: What to Expect Phase III: Renewal of Vows
Similar to a marriage when you look at your partner and are ready to say “I do” all over again, during this phase of your remodel, you are reminded of why you hired your design/build remodeling contractor to begin with. That vision you had of your ideal living space comes to life as you see …
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 …
Understanding Design/Build Remodeling: The Differences in Project Management
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 …
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 …