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Guide to remodeling your vintage home

Everything You Need to Know About Remodeling a Vintage Home

Whether you’ve been inspired by your favorite HGTV show or you have discovered the mere cost savings, remodeling a vintage home is a wonderful way to create a timeless home filled with historical … Read More
Vintage Home Remodel in Chicago's Northshore

Bring Your Vintage Home To Life With These 5 Remodeling Tips

It’s true what they say – “they don’t make homes like they used to.” Though that statement is often used with a negative outlook, it’s actually a beautiful thing. The quality of vintage … Read More
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Exploring the Benefits of Building a Guest House

Growing families, multi-generational families and homeowners simply looking for more space or perhaps rental income are all pushing the movement to build guest houses. The reasons for building them … Read More
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Top 10 Reasons to Build a Home Addition Instead of Moving: Building Up Vs. Building Out

Leaving a beloved neighborhood in search of a home more fitting their needs is not something many homeowners want to do, which is why many have decided to either build up or build out. If you’re in … Read More
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Is Design-build the Right Method for Your Remodeling Project?

Project delivery methods have evolved over the last several decades. Regardless of which one you choose, it’s likely going to involve a comprehensive planning process that considers design, … Read More
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Everything you Need to Know About Basement Conversion for Your Home

An old Victorian home might not seem up to the project, but because most of these house types are sitting atop suspended timber floors, it actually makes them ideal for a conversion because … Read More
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Why Home Remodeling Always Costs More and Takes Longer Than Expected

If a problem is hidden, you won’t know what to expect until it’s uncovered, and that’s the case with water damage. Ripping out walls and floors can reveal some ugly truths, such as previous … Read More
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Common Construction Project Delivery Methods: Which One is Best for You?

If you’ve got a construction project ahead of you, you’ll soon realize (if you haven’t already) that it will involve a variety of services. Because every project is different and people have … Read More
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Transitional Style Interior Design that will Fit in Your Home

If you’re caught in a web where you want the interior of your home to be more contemporary but fear that by embracing the latest design elements, your home will be sterile, you might move toward a … Read More

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