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.
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. Now it’s time to solidify a better way to budget for renovation...
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
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 renovation is a long and complex process, and there are a number of...
Why You Should Let Your Contractor Purchase Your Construction Materials
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 through a supplier that they know. You may be wondering the same thing. Perhaps you picked up a faucet on sale or you...
Open Floor Plans: What it Takes to Knock Down Walls
If you are considering a remodel of your home to create a more open floor plan, you are probably already aware of the many potential benefits of opening up your living space. Knocking down walls in a home that was designed with separated rooms can allow you to take advantage of more natural light, creates a better flow for entertaining, and feels...
Why You Should Partner with a Design-Build Contractor
Large scale, custom home renovations take a lot of planning and input from several experts. As you begin planning your next home renovation, you might be asking yourself “who should I call first?” General contractors, designers and architects are commonly called upon for their expertise while renovating kitchens, bathrooms or adding additions to...
AHI honored with 1st Place “Contractor of the Year” Award
The Best in Cleveland Home Improvement Honored with CotY Awards Cleveland, OH, March 16, 2017 – The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Greater Cleveland Chapter recognized the ‘best of the best’ in the remodeling industry at their annual Evening of Excellence dinner and awards banquet Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Music Box...
AHI Attends International Builders Show
2017 is off to a great start for the crew at Advance Home Improvement! A few team members traveled to Orlando, Florida for the International Builders Show in January. With over 80,000 attendees, IBS is America’s largest residential construction trade show. Our crew attended educational seminars and had a chance to visit over 1,500 exhibitor...