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Thinking of Remodeling? How to Avoid Getting Burned

Some Key Take-a-ways

  1. The demand for materials is high, driving up prices and causing material delays.

  2. Be skeptical of companies who offer to start right away or undercut with the lowest bid.

  3. Select a company that lines up with all of your needs including pain point solutions, style, and personal connection.

  4. Never pay in full up front!

  5. Check for licensing and proper protocols when it comes to remodeling.

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Creating The Perfect Escape

This family was experiencing friction in the mornings. Living with multiple teenagers can be stressful and overwhelming, to say the least. Couple this with working and schooling from home and you have a recipe for disaster. Luckily, some simple changes to the home swooped in to save the day. The most important of which was addressing the poorly laid out Jack and Jill bathroom that is shared between two bedrooms.

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The Secret To Securing Home Improvement Financing

I need home improvement financing, where do I start?

So, you are ready to start a renovation journey! But where do you start? Do you get a contractor and then financing? Do you go the other way around?

What about financing options? There are so many choices. How do you know which one to choose?

How do you know which home contractor to choose?

This easy resource can help you resolve these questions and guide you on your journey to a stress free and effective renovation journey.

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What everybody should know about HGTV and how it has changed the remodeling experience.

Who doesn’t love a good home remodeling show? Between Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, Flip or Flop, Love it or List it, and plenty others, there’s definitely several options to choose from on HGTV alone. But like with any other method of entertainment, how realistic are they? Remodeling companies are seeing firsthand how these television shows are affecting the industry in very positive, yet sometimes negative ways. Here, we outline the pros and cons…

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Home and Remodeling Advice From The Experts.

Curious what design trends are going out of style? Are you finding that your home has gone out of style too quickly? Curious how you can keep your home up to date without remodeling every year? Or Seeking design advice before a big remodel?Here we interviewed Cleveland’s Home Remodeling and interior design experts to offer up advice. We have the advice you need first!

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