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Choosing the Right Contractor to Build Your Home Addition

Home improvement projects are essentially a collaboration between you and your contractor. That’s why hiring a contractor you can get along with is vital to the success of your home addition -- or any remodeling project, for that matter. Here are tips on hiring a contractor that can meet your needs. (more…)

How to Minimize Change Orders

Sometimes, change orders (modifications made to the project’s original scope) can't be avoided. However, it’s best to avoid them since they can quickly blow your kitchen remodeling budget. (more…)

Managing a Home Renovation With Your Kids Around

A home renovation can be especially challenging for households with small kids. Kids are naturally curious, so it’s important to set some ground rules with them before the start of any home improvement project, like designating areas being renovated as off-limits. Aside from setting basic ground rules, what are the ways to keep your kids safe during renovations and minimize disruptions to their daily routine? DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of[...]

What to Prioritize When Remodeling Your Kitchen

What’s the first thing you need to think about when planning a kitchen remodel? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the kitchen design or layout—it’s the appliances, arguably the most important part of your kitchen. Why prioritize appliances before other decisions? (more…)

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Bathroom?

How can you tell if it’s time for a bathroom remodel? It’s as easy as answering a few questions. (more…)

How to Communicate With Your Remodeler

If you’ve ever gone through the process of renovating any part of your home, you already know that this can lead to plenty of stress, particularly if you didn’t get along with the contractor. Today, we will discuss ways to encourage good communication with your remodeling contractor. (more…)

A Checklist for Building an Accessible Home

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park offers Independence by Design™ as a response to the growing demand for accessible or universal kitchens that are built to accommodate everyone, regardless of their age and physical ability. This is mobility remodeling that involves professionals creating safe and independent living situations influenced by the homeowner’s individual needs, using only the best products. (more…)

Historic Home Remodeling Do’s & Don’ts

You’ve finally decided to remodel your historic home, so where should you start? First, recognize that this is a commitment. Google “contractor near me,” then be sure to choose the right one for this type of project. To help you get started, here are some do’s and don’ts when remodeling a historic home. (more…)

9 Features to Prioritize in Your Bathroom Remodel

So you’ve decided to remodel your bathroom, which is now showing its age. In addition to choosing the right bathroom contractor, it’s important to plan which features should be at the top of your list. Here are the bathroom features that you should prioritize: (more…)

Is a Galley Kitchen Right for You?

You can choose from several layouts if you’re planning a kitchen remodel. For many small homes, including apartments, one of the best options is the galley kitchen. Often maligned, the galley kitchen -- sometimes referred to as the corridor kitchen -- actually has some great benefits, as discussed here. (more…)