Remodeling tips, ideas, and project stories
What Home Additions Add the Most Value?
Homeowners often feel trapped in a house that simply no longer fits their daily life. You face a constant battle with cramped hallways, a lack of…
What Is the Best Countertop for Home Resale Value?
You stand in your kitchen, looking at surfaces that belong in the last decade. Those old, scratched countertops represent a massive financial bottleneck. In real estate,…
How Do You Remodel a Basement With a Low Ceiling Effectively?
Most homeowners look at a seven-foot ceiling and see a dead end. They think they’re stuck with a dark, cramped space that will never be anything…
When Remodeling a Kitchen, What Comes First — Floors or Cabinets?
In most kitchen remodels, cabinets should be installed first, followed by flooring. This sequence ensures proper cabinet alignment, reduces flooring waste, and protects floors from damage…
What Is the Most Expensive Part of a Bathroom Remodel?
The question of bathroom renovation cost is the first hurdle every homeowner faces. Most people assume the highest expense lies in the expensive tile or the…
Is It Better to Remodel or Buy a New Home?
The decision between updating your current home and buying a new one is one of the biggest choices you'll ever make as a homeowner. It involves…
Elmbrook Whole Home Remodel Helps Family Love Where They Live!
Whole Home Remodeling Elmbrook Whole Home Remodel Helps Family Love Where They Live! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented itself to Jeff and Lori when they planned to…
Remodeling & Carpentry FAILS!
Remodeling isn’t easy … which means that sometimes it might go wrong. Very wrong. Sometimes so wrong you wonder how in the world it happened. When…
Remodeling FAQs
When starting a remodeling project, there are so many questions to be asked. It’s hard to know where to even start. We’re here to be your…
5 Simple Basement Renovation Ideas (that you can do without hiring a contractor!)
Do you know that renovating your basement is one way of adding value to your house while making use of the unusable space to your home?…
5 Backyard Renovation Ideas
The environment is a huge factor to consider when deciding to purchase a home. Are you a BBQ fanatic? With summer around the corner, I can…
How Decor Can Change Your Space
Remodeling is a big investment for you and your family, and there are always going to be what if’s when remodeling. What if my style changes?…
The Importance of ROI (Return on Investment) When Remodeling
Your guide to starting a kitchen or bathroom remodel Planning on kicking off a kitchen or bathroom remodel in the next few months? If so, you…
The Remodeling Rollercoaster
The Remodeling Process is a true emotional journey, full of twists and turns, and this is why we promise that Advantage Design + Remodel will be…
Home Remodeling Projects Pay Off
These home remodeling projects can really pay off These days, we’re all spending more time in our homes than ever before. If you’re the type of…
Reimagine Your Kitchen With These Stunning Countertops
Finding the right countertops and cabinets is key If you’re remodeling your kitchen, a key part of the design process is finding the right countertops and…
Working from home? Maximize Your Productivity With These Home Office Interior Design Tips
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay at home orders, more Americans are working remotely than ever before. The shift from working in an office…
Don’t Live In a Home You Hate: 6 Simple Updates YOU Can Make!
As you’re stuck inside more than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be forced to live with things you hate. There are small changes that can…
The Benefits of A Fireplace
Chilling off next to a cozy fireplace is one way to spend family bonding time. A fireplace creates a soothing mood and provides a gathering point…
What Is A Virtual Design Consultation and Is It Safe to Start A Remodel Right Now?
What is Virtual Design Consultation? Virtual Design Consultation is our way to continue serving our clients with their home remodeling projects while we are facing the…
Small, Easy Improvements To Make While You’re At Home
When you hear the word “quarantine”, you may imagine a slower lifestyle and think of a long list of things that you are not allowed to…
Hardwood Flooring Versus Wood-Look Flooring
Which kind of flooring would you rather have, a hardwood floor or a wood-look tile? When it comes to remodeling projects, Flooring is just one important part…
Multi-Generational and Universal Home Designs
We are now in Generation Z and millennials are renting homes or buying homes but they are not living alone. Grannies are definitely with them and…
Is Your Family Ready for A Home Remodel?
Planning a home remodel imparts a new life into your home. The idea of a home remodel is updating an old boring space. Such a project…
Benefits of Basement Remodeling
Some say that basement remodeling is a complicated undertaking. But there are also others that say basement remodeling improves your home’s aesthetics and boosts your home’s…
Five Kitchen Remodeling Trends That Will Increase Your Property Value
There is no question that an updated kitchen brings a copious amount of value to a home. Many new homeowners in the market have a particular…
Easy Bathroom Upgrades You Can Tackle!
Are you feeling underwhelmed by your bathroom? You shouldn’t let it be because bathroom remodeling or upgrades can actually be fun projects! If you are concerned with…
Colors, Textures, Materials, And More: A Look At Aesthetic Home Trends For 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, there’s never been a better time to update your knowledge of trending home designs, colors, textures, materials, and more. 2020…
Getting The Modern Farmhouse Look!
We’ve talked about the French Country look last time and today, let’s talk about the Modern Farmhouse look.The modern farmhouse look is known for its warmth and…
Getting the Look of A French Country Kitchen!
Let’s start off talking about getting the look of the French Country Kitchen. Since it’s “Saison de Noël“ let’s talk about the different kitchen design styles that would inspire you…
Comparing the Different Flooring Type
Today, Let’s do some comparing the different flooring type by going over the several different options that you, as a homeowner or contractor, have to fulfill…
Comparing Different Counter Tops
Today, let’s talk about comparing different counter tops. It should be an informed decision that is always best. This guide to counter top materials is the…
3 Ways to Finance Your Home Renovation Project
Kitchen and bathroom remodel can add a tremendous amount of value to your home. Would you like to renovate your kitchen or bath but lack the…
Cold Weather Preparation for Homeowners
Homeowners in Wisconsin should prepare for the record negative temperatures that are about to hit in the next few days! What do we mean by prepare?…
Picking the Right Dining Room Furniture for Your Home
The basics of the American dining room have remained fairly stable for well over a century. It matters not if the style is modern or traditional,…
5 Ways to Transform an Ugly Garage
Garages can be dark, messy places if you don’t take the time to make them attractive and bright. Most people want to be able to store…
What to Consider When Planning Your Next Remodel
Your Budget It can be easy to become excited and dream big when you’re planning to remodel your home, but the cost of the project may…
5 Places to Add Chic and Subtle Storage in Your Home
Whether you’re low on space or just need a more appealing way to store your essentials, finding storage areas can always be a challenge. It’s best…
How to Make Your Basement Less Basic
Using your basement as an additional living space is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways of adding to your home. The structure is already there;…