Our company motto is “Making the world a better place, one home at a time.” We enjoy having a positive impact on our community and in our clients’ lives. We get an occasional “hot mess” to fix up, but more
Renovation Solutions: What a remodeling contractor says about architects
(before) This beautiful deck and pergola remodel was the result of a great collaborative effort between the architect, general contractor, and steel fabricator. (Kevin Bunnell, Renovation Design Group) Most people who don’t use an architect for a home remodeling
Renovation Solutions: Home remodeling horror stories
Editor’s note: Portions of this column were previously published on deseretnews.com. Happy Halloween! In honor of the scary holiday, we want to discuss some of the most common remodeling nightmares: total budget annihilation, the great disappearing contractor, and the never-ending
Renovation Solutions: Converting garages to living space
Editor’s note: Portions of this column were previously published on deseretnews.com. Finding existing space in your home to repurpose, convert into living space or reconfigure may take some creativity. Last week, we discussed how to creatively remodel existing space with
Renovation Solutions: 5 signs it is time to remodel
There are many factors that might motivate a person to take on the challenge of remodeling a home. Some homeowners may have a specific event that finally pushes them over the edge to remodel (such as the last child leaving
Renovation Solutions: Selecting a garage door for a higher return
For the past few weeks we have been discussing the top individual remodeling projects that yield the highest return on investment as rated by Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report for 2013-2014. We’ve talked about front doors, wooden decks and
Renovation Solutions: Bungalow turned loft: Homeowner wouldn’t change a thing
For this week’s column, we wanted to revisit one of our most unique remodeling projects: the bungalow/loft. While we know that such a contemporary style may not be everyone’s cup of tea, this project shows how bold and creative you
Family’s new garage finally functions like a garage
By Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer The Ashworth family came to us needing two things from their garage: a place to park their cars and some much-needed additional storage space. Though the existing 1920s garage was large, the doors were
Garage Renovations: Remodel garage and simply organize to best use space
By Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer When you live in the Rocky Mountains, a good garage can significantly improve your life. If you have ever faced early mornings scraping the snow and ice off your car, you know the advantages
New garage door adds curb appeal
By Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer Last week’s column touted the importance of a high-functioning, well-designed garage. But it also cited a reality check to the costs involved. If you already have a garage that functions but lacks luster, there
Garage remodel enhances home
By Ann Robinson and Annie Schwemmer For some, garages are among the least exciting home-renovation projects. But for others, the garage is the only exciting home renovation project. The truth is, because a garage is one of the most useful
New garage door can add zing
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon We’ve talked about doors for a few weeks now, and we’ll conclude with a discussion of the largest door in your home: your garage door. Changing out that old garage door can do wonders
Enhance home with new garage
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Garages are a typical problem in older Salt Lake neighborhoods. You’ll find garages too small for modern vehicles; garages built for one car when the family has two; garages with ceilings too low for
Help garage fulfill its potential
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon With a narrow driveway, a one-car carport and no parking on the street, parking was always an issue for the Smith family. For some, garages are among the least exciting home renovation projects. But
Tap unused space in house, garage for extra storage
By Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon Something about spring invokes the urge to get rid of winter clutter and tidy up the home. If you’ve “de-junked” your home but still feel like you don’t have enough room to hold everything,
