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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…)

Essential Features of an Aging-Friendly Home

Many people want to enjoy their golden years in the comfort of their home. But to realize this dream, their house may need to undergo home remodeling to make it more accessible. That’s because as people age, their mobility lessens. If you want to age in place, here are essential home modifications that can help you live independently. (more…)

Design Tips: Trend-Proofing Your Kitchen

Trendy designs draw attention to themselves and help kitchen features stand out. The problem is they also go out of style quickly. This doesn’t mean that there’s no point in keeping up with the latest design trends. Rather, it just means you need to choose a kitchen design that can easily be updated. (more…)

How to Avoid Remodeler’s Remorse

It’s never a good idea to rush the planning phase of a remodeling project. At the least, you should allocate a minimum of one to three months planning your home remodeling project. Aside from this, how do you avoid remodeler’s remorse? Here are some tips: (more…)

4 Practical Ways to Make a Flex Room Your Own

Practically all modern homes have a flex space, whether it’s an extra room, a spare bedroom, a spacious stairway landing or a finished basement. A flex room is a space you can fully customize as your lifestyle needs change. Think of it as a blank canvas you can make your own. Here are some of the ways to transform your flex space, according to the expert home remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath[...]