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Category: Home Remodeling

Attic Remodeling: Is It Worth It?

Is your home feeling a bit too small for comfort? Before you start shopping for new real estate, consider what you can do with your attic. In many cases, an attic remodel is the ideal solution for homeowners who need additional living space. It is less likely to disrupt your daily routine and won't create as much mess as other remodeling projects. A finished attic can also boost your home's[...]

The Best Places to Build a Home Office

People with businesses or working remotely benefit from having designated workspaces. But before you start this remodeling project, you must determine the location of your home office. A skilled professional can help you make this decision. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Ogden is here to help with suggestions for some of the best places for a home office. (more…)

What You Can Do to Avoid Decision Fatigue During a Remodel

All the decisions involved in remodeling projects can be tiring. Getting a kitchen or bathroom estimate, choosing a contractor, selecting materials and the actual construction — they can take a lot out of you! (more…)

Planning Tips for the Ultimate Outdoor Theater

Now that it’s warm enough to spend time outdoors, you can make viewing films even more fun when you do it outside. Here are tips on planning the ultimate outdoor home theater from a trusted remodeling company. (more…)

How Do You Open Up a Traditional Floor Plan?

The layout of your living space affects its appearance, lighting and sound. One of today’s most popular interior design trends is the open floor plan, which combines common rooms into a single open area. It allows you to move easily from one room to another, helps ensure your home has sufficient illumination and is great for making the most of the space. Working with a reliable home renovator is vital if you[...]

Home Remodeling Advice You Won’t Hear From Most Contractors

A positive attitude is a great thing to have when remodeling! But the reality is that remodeling isn’t always a walk in the park, especially once you start getting into timelines, permits and kitchen or bathroom cost estimates. (more…)

Key Interior Design Principles to Remember When Remodeling

There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to designing your home. That said, it doesn’t hurt to take a page out of an interior designer’s playbook and follow a few tried-and-true principles as you outline your vision for your home. This way, you increase your chances of success and avoid some of the most common remodeling pitfalls. (more…)

More Reasons to Remodel Beyond ROI

The uncertainty of the last two years allowed people to assess things that are important to them. After spending a significant amount of time at home during this period, there was a notable shift in how remodeling projects were viewed. As it turns out, the reasons behind such endeavors extended beyond accruing returns on investment and obtaining an accurate kitchen quote. (more…)

Why You Should Document a Home Remodeling Project

From requesting a kitchen or bathroom quote to conducting a final inspection, your home remodeling project can be an exciting time. However, keep in mind that each step of the process should be properly documented. Taking before-and-after comparison photos is part of the fun, but you’ll need more than that to be ready in case an issue comes up after completion. (more…)

Remodeling Ethics: What a Good Contractor Does & Doesn’t Do

There’s more to being a good remodeler than providing an honest home remodel estimate and honoring workmanship warranties. A reliable remodeler should also have good business ethics. Let’s talk about what this means and how it translates to our day-to-day dealings with clients, employees, suppliers and more. (more…)