Regional “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) Winners were named by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) during this year’s regional competition. Of the 140 winners, only three were from Michigan, and all three came from the Ann Arbor area: Meadowlark Builders, Rochman Design-Build and Wright Street Design Group. ...
If your home is not large — what can a kitchen/bath remodel do for you? Well, some of the most creative and efficient kitchen designs occur in the smallest spaces. Older homes typically have smaller kitchen and bath spaces than newer homes. These spaces were designed for a time when ...
Should you take on your remodeling project or find a professional to help you? We are entering that time of year... that time of year when we spend a little more time inside than outside, that time of year when we start thinking about home improvement projects that we should ...
With cold weather sneaking in, it's time to think about getting your home ready for winter. As you gear up for the cold, what can you do to reduce your energy usage? October is Energy Awareness Month, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry offers some green remodeling tips ...
According to the latest poll conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) on its website, the majority (56 percent) of homeowners cite functionality as their largest concern when it comes to their home. Functionality of the home starts with good design. Qualified remodelers can help homeowners take ...
Don't miss the 2010 NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes this weekend, Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16, from noon to 6 p.m. Eleven homes will be on display, providing an opportunity to see some of this area's most innovative home remodeling ideas. Tickets are $10, and are valid for ...
This weekend, building enthusiasts and homeowners looking for ideas are invited to tour 11 recently remodeled homes in the NARI remodeler's tour, open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The 1956 Arbor Hills quad-level house was in one of the best neighborhoods in Ann Arbor, sitting on a hill, away from the street and the hubbub. But, like much mid-century modern architecture, it needed a little personality. Enter Debra C. Moore, president of Custom Design/Build of Ann Arbor.
Residential remodels are no longer those once-in-a-lifetime projects that keep homeowners dreaming years on end before they ever pick up a hammer. Instead, many homeowners are opting to do a series of remodels as their schedules, budgets and lifestyles evolve over time, according to the National Association of the Remodeling ...
Thinking about a remodeling project in 2010? Then your first step is to get familiar with the authority on remodeling! Everyone has heard a tale of the remodeling project gone bad. Many times the lead character in the story is an unqualified or unethical remodeling specialist, and the story follows ...
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