Home Remodeling Advice and Insight
Looking for expert advice from a trusted design-build contractor in Cleveland? Our blog has helpful insight for your next remodeling project. We cover everything from the beginning stages of design to what to expect during your final walk through. Keep reading to learn more.
A Home Remodeler’s Favorite Kitchen Renovations
Discover how a professional remodeling company can turn a cramped kitchen into a space the functions optimally. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s one of the busiest and most used spaces in a house. But if your space doesn’t function optimally, it can be a challenge to cook for your family or entertain for the holidays. When homeowners...
5 Important Considerations for Basement Remodeling
A basement is often a forgotten yet precious space in your home that can provide countless benefits when adequately utilized. Basements offer endless potential uses and design options. However, a basement remodel is not a small undertaking and calls for several considerations before hiring a Design-Build Contractor. A basement remodel can turn an...
Surviving and Thriving During a Whole Home Remodel: Advice from a Design-Build Contractor
Discover Simple Ways to Ensure Your Whole Home Renovation Runs Smoothly With Limited Disruptions. Whole home renovations are transformative projects, turning your existing home into the grand vision you have for the space and your family. If you’re considering knocking down walls, changing the layout and updating finishes in multiple areas of...
Surviving and Thriving During a Bathroom Renovation: Advice from a Design-Build Contractor
Living through a master bathroom remodel can be challenging. When your family is suddenly forced to use a single bathroom, life becomes chaotic. Morning and evening routines are disrupted, and tempers can flare. The good news is with a little preparation and close collaboration with your contractor, the project will run smoothly, and you’ll experience as few disruptions as possible.
Surviving and Thriving During a Kitchen Renovation: Advice from a Design-Build Contractor
Living through a major kitchen renovation can be challenging. These are lengthy projects that disrupt your family’s regular routine. Without a sink, cooktop, oven, or organized pantry, you’ll feel like you’re living in chaos. The good news is with a little preparation and close collaboration with your contractor, the project will run smoothly, and you’ll experience as few disruptions as possible.
How to Hire a Design-Builder Contractor with Confidence
Large scale, custom home renovations take a lot of planning and input from several experts. In recent years, experienced contractors have recognized the desire from homeowners to have one point of contact during a renovation. Given this need, some general contracting companies have shifted to the Design-Build approach to home remodeling.
5 Important Considerations for Master Bathroom Remodeling
Master bathrooms are a unique space, requiring functionality, practicality, and your personal version of luxury. As one of the most-used rooms in your home, bathrooms are essential to creating a healthy home that caters to your specific needs. Master bathroom remodeling is a significant undertaking and if you’re discussing a potential renovation,...
4 Important Considerations for a Home Addition Near Cleveland
As your family grows or your lifestyle needs change, you might find yourself exploring a home addition. One of the primary reasons that homeowners undertake a home addition is for the additional square footage. If your house has become the home you love, it can be difficult to fathom moving. For this reason, many homeowners near Cleveland explore...
5 Important Considerations for Major Kitchen Remodeling
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s one of the busiest and most used spaces in a house. But if your space doesn’t function optimally, it can be a challenge to cook for your family or entertain for the holidays. Kitchen remodeling is a complex process and if you’re discussing a potential renovation, there are several important...
Planning and Scheduling Construction Projects for Success
Thoughtful, detailed planning ensures a project runs smoothly every time. Design-Build Contractors use the principles of project management to ensure resources like staff, sub-contractors, tools and equipment are used efficiently. Good planning also helps the homeowner understand how their project will unfold, ensuring the work can be delivered...
Advance Design and Remodel Named 2020 Contractor of the Year by NARI Greater Cleveland
Advance Design and Remodel is the recipient of three 2020 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards for their outstanding work on remodeling projects. The company received 1st place rankings in three categories, including Residential Exterior 50K – 100K, Residential Interior 100K to 250K and Residential Kitchen 100K – 150K. The awards are part of an...
How to Accurately Plan Your Budget for a Home Renovation
In part one of our renovation budgeting series, we established that that guessing at a budget, calling contractors to ask for quotes and going with the lowest bid is not the way to start your renovation project. We also outlined several common misconceptions about budgeting for a home renovation. Now it’s time to solidify a better way to budget...
Five Misconceptions About Home Renovation Budgeting
A kitchen, bathroom or whole house renovation can provide years of enjoyment and an excellent return on investment when done properly. When considering a project of this kind, budget is an important factor. Unfortunately, the manner in which many homeowners approach their renovation budget is very misguided. Here’s how many homeowners approach...
Important Considerations for Whole House Renovations
Consider These 8 Points When Planning a Whole Home Renovation If you’re thinking about doing a full renovation of your entire house -- knocking down walls, changing the layout, replacing the windows and updating finishes -- you’ll need to do much more thorough and careful planning than if you were renovating one or two rooms. A whole house...
Why You Should Let Your Contractor Purchase Your Construction Materials
Discover why working with reputable vendors in coordination with your Design-Build Contractor is the ideal approach A question that we frequently receive from homeowners considering a remodel of their home is whether we can use owner-supplied materials such as lumber and fixtures that they have purchased themselves, or whether we can purchase...