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Bedroom Building Code Requirements: Basics to Know

Considering home renovations? How about converting that spare room into a bedroom or updating a bedroom you currently have? Bedrooms will always be useful so they are practical to invest in. What makes a bedroom a bedroom, however? Here’s what the International Residential Code has to say. (more…)

Maximizing a Small Bathroom Space: 3 Design Tips

Wide, open spaces in bathrooms are ideal but what happens when you don’t have a lot of room to begin with? Does that mean cramped and stuffy is the only way to go? Of course not! The home remodeling experts at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington have the following small bathroom design tips you can take advantage of: (more…)

What’s the Difference Between a Kitchen Island & a Breakfast Bar?

Whether you’re interested in a traditional, contemporary or transitional kitchen remodeling project, you’ve probably thought about adding a kitchen island or breakfast bar. But what’s the difference between the two and how do you choose? DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington has some ideas to share. (more…)

What to Consider When Choosing Cabinet Hardware

Choosing cabinet hardware may seem simple enough, but the choice you make can greatly affect your kitchen or bathroom’s overall appeal. So what exactly do you consider during the selection process? Bathroom and kitchen renovation expert DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington has some tips to share. (more…)

Improving Your Kitchen: Building Codes vs. Best Design Practices

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation, chances are you’ve heard about building codes and best design practices. Today, we’re here to break them down so you can better understand what building codes and best design practices are, and how they can affect your kitchen project. (more…)

Classic, Traditional Homes: A Quick Style Guide

There will be a lot of home remodeling ideas for you to consider but if the traditional style is your top pick, here are some pointers to keep in mind. (more…)

A Quick Look at Shower Flooring Options

Before you’ve even looked up “bathroom contractors near me”, you may already have had an idea as to how you want your new bathroom to look. Rainfall shower? Check. Double sinks? Check. What about the shower floor? If you haven’t decided on this feature, here are the common options available to you. (more…)

How to Successfully Design a Shared Kids’ Bedroom

Designing a shared space that allows kids to enjoy being together as well as moments of privacy can be quite a tall order. Siblings may look alike but still have very different personalities! How to bring them to harmoniously share a space is often a challenge much harder to deal with than, say, planning a kitchen renovation. Here are some tips to make things work out. (more…)

How to Make an Attic Conversion Work for You

Home remodeling contractors always advise that the easiest way for homeowners to increase their living space without breaking the bank is to work within a home’s existing footprint. This includes expanding the space upwards and converting the attic from a dusty storage space to a useful living space! (more…)

Remodeling Ideas to Help You Enjoy Your Empty Nest

The day has finally come. Your last child is packing up and moving on to college. It might take a little time to get used to being an “empty nester,” but there’s one sure way to chase away the blues: dive right into home renovations! Now’s the time to spring for that master suite or kitchen renovation you’ve always dreamed of doing. Here are a few other great ideas that might[...]