Times change and so do your priorities as a homeowner. Should the time come when you feel that your current residence no longer caters to your needs, you have two options: either move out or remodel your home. But how do you determine which move is best for you and your family? In observance of National Home Improvement Month, home renovation company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Orland Park makes[...]
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Deciding to remodel your home is a major decision. However, the decision-making doesn’t end there. As the homeowner, you’ll encounter a plethora of questions that need answers. A majority of these questions involve matters of style and design, such as the type of countertop you prefer or which architectural theme best suits your lifestyle. However, some concerns that need to be addressed have less to do with aesthetics and more[...]
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When you think of the classic farmhouse style, you often think of trademark features such as wooden furniture and vintage accessories. This style has been around for decades and is often considered outdated, despite its major influence on the interior design scene. Yet if you’re considering the farmhouse style for your next home remodeling project, you can totally put your own spin on it. (more…)
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Remodeling projects generally follow a certain set of rules, including whether to leave your keys with your kitchen or bathroom remodeler. Other questions like, “Should I feed workers, or at least bring them water and snacks?” are also part of the equation. These unspoken rules go beyond contracts and agreements, and the answers are often dependent on the relationship between the homeowner and the remodeler. (more…)
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A home remodeling project is a milestone. However, milestones can be as overwhelming as they are exciting—and your very own remodeling project is no exception. Needless to say, remodeling your home will come with challenges and stressors that you should be prepared to deal with. (more…)
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When it comes to home remodeling, the top priority is almost always comfort. And while homeowners and contractors alike are right in prioritizing comfort, there’s one other essential aspect that tends to be taken for granted: health. (more…)
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Split-level homes are based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s Arts and Crafts design, a very simple, comfortable and open style. Also known as divided-entry homes, they became popular in the 1940s and 1950s, when demand for suburban housing was high but the lots which were available to build on were shrinking in size. That’s why split-level homes generally tend to be small in square footage. (more…)
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When it comes to remodeling your home, there are certain things that you simply have no control over. Variables such as bad weather or backordered materials are well beyond your control as a homeowner. (more…)
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In addition to being a federal holiday, Presidents Day is also around the time when taxpayers start to get their tax refund checks. With a windfall in the pocket and sales in full swing, it’s a great time to go shopping for a new mattress. (more…)
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Like many homeowners, you probably got some inspiration to remodel your home from reality TV shows like Fixer Upper and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. While these shows are great for giving you ideas when it comes to home improvement, they can also give false impressions. (more…)
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