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When Is Remodeling a Better Choice Than Relocating?

Your needs and priorities as a homeowner change over time. The good news is that you do have options that will help you adjust to these changes, namely to move out of or to remodel your home. In today’s article, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler, one of the leading interior, bathroom and kitchen remodeling contractors in the area, highlights the benefits of remodeling instead of moving to a new[...]

Remodeling Etiquette 101: Working With a Contractor

There’s a lot to plan for with a remodel, and one of the items involves arrangements with your bathroom or kitchen remodel contractor while they are inside your home. Should you give them a key? Can workers use your bathroom? How much of your home should they have access to? These are valid concerns that should be addressed before any work begins on your property. (more…)

Should You Move Out During a Remodel?

Your remodeling project is due to begin soon. While it’s natural to be concerned about the specifics of the project itself, you may be forgetting one critical thing: where you will stay! (more…)

Are Home Improvement Loans Tax-Deductible?

For those planning a home improvement project, tax season often begs this question for a home remodeler: are home improvement loans tax-deductible? (more…)

3 Ways to Update Split-Level Homes

Split-level homes had their heyday a few decades ago when demand for new housing in the suburbs was high but lots were limited, resulting in properties that are small in square footage. Since many years have passed since they were built, a lot of split-level homes are due for upgrades. What can you do to update your split-level home? Here are some home remodeling tips: (more…)

3 Tips for Surviving a One-Bathroom Home

The experience of having to share a bathroom with multiple family members can range from a simple inconvenience to downright meltdown-inducing. Unfortunately, unless you’re ready to do a custom bathroom remodel, there’s no getting around sharing this space. Here’s how you can survive living in a one-bathroom home! (more…)

Can You Spring-Clean Your Kitchen in Under One Hour?

Spring cleaning is a wonderful way to mark the exit of winter, but the job deters a lot of people because they think it’s too tedious and time-consuming. In reality, if you’ve got one hour to spare, you can spring-clean your kitchen! Just follow these steps: (more…)

Tips to Reduce the Risk of VOC Problems During Your Remodel

Most homes are insulated and sealed from the outside to improve their energy efficiency. Unfortunately, this means that contaminants and pollutants inside homes can linger. The good news is homeowners can take steps to refresh and maintain indoor air. In addition, they can take steps to minimize indoor air quality problems caused by their remodeling projects. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler, a home renovation expert, explains more. (more…)

Your Guide to Building an (Almost) Indestructible Bathroom

No other room in your home is subjected to as much use as your bathroom. After all, the average American (regardless of gender) spends about eight minutes in the shower everyday, and that’s just for a quick rinse. Needless to say, the bathroom takes a substantial beating and should be built to withstand heavy use. This post from bathroom remodeling company DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Tyler discusses the sturdiest materials[...]

‘Til Remodeling Do Us Part: Managing Kitchen Renovations as a Couple

It’s not uncommon for couples to have disagreements about certain things. But the true litmus test when it comes to determining the strength of your relationship comes in a surprising form: kitchen renovations. You’d think that a project that’s supposed to improve a home can have a positive effect on the people involved, but that’s not always the case. (more…)