Dream big with home expansions and design ideas! Share tips on planning additions, working with architects, and creating beautiful, functional spaces that enhance your home’s value and style.
- by systemDream big with home expansions and design ideas! Share tips on planning additions, working with architects, and creating beautiful, functional spaces that enhance your home’s value and style. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by J_RLooking for a recommendation of a place that could come out and take a look at our home and advise us if we could potentially do a room addition on our second floor (design it, build it) and/or could provide ideas for a deck/outdoor kitchen/room. Hubby and I are struggling with ideas to add some […]
- by Laura_W2I have a strange request. We are looking to turn our crawlspace into a basement. Does anyone have the name of a concrete expert, or someone in the field? We need the extra room to move and we can't afford to move. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Laura 1 post – 1 participant […]
- by jebriggemanMy husband and I would like to add a second story addition to our home. Does anyone have experience living through this and have advice to offer? Also, we are looking for contractors to do the project. So if you have anyone you would like to recommend, we would appreciate that, too. We live in […]
- by MomOf8_3Can anyone recommend a good artichect with experience in home renovations? We are looking for someone that can design stairs up to our attic and put a room up there. We have already had an engineer come out and tell us that it can be done. My husband is able to do the room himself […]
- by K_D2My husband and I are wanting to remodel our master bathroom. It is a moderate size bathroom. Does anyone have suggestions as to who to use for the remodel or things to consider? Also, what is the average cost of a bathroom remodel for a mid-size bathroom? I have had two estimates for the same […]
- by brookt42Can anyone recommend a good interior painter in the Lansing area? I once had one guy come in and edge by hand – did a great job. Last time I hired a painter I got 3 guys working at once, taping off trim instead of edging by hand and the result was not as neat […]
- by angela.pipkinHey everyone, we are wanting to have a fireplace mantle built before the holidays. Does anyone here have any recommendations? It's greatly appreciated! Angie 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by EVmomdaughterHi Moms- My hubby and I are ready to add onto our house in Lake Highlands, as well as renovate kitchen, den and existing baths. Looking for an architect and contractor. Any suggestions? Thanks! 8 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Scarlett_3Ever used RE-BATH services? If so, what results? Tell me your experiences, good and bad. We have a bathroom we basically want to gut if we can. Carpet needs torn up, new bathtub (or something put over old tub), new sink installed, new toilet, etc. Thanks! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Beth_P2We are considering remodeling our kitchen and want to get an estimate from an architect. We are in the western suburbs. Any recommendations? Thanks! 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by secsea2033We would like to have laminate flooring installed in the downstairs of our house and ceramic tile on our two upstairs bathroom. We are looking for a quality job done at a good price, if you can reccomend anyone we would appreciate it. 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by chaikolaI'm looking for an architect to draw up plans for an addition to my ranch style home. I've been asking friends if they could recommend someone and no one knew of anyone that they would or could recommend. We are looking for someone in the Raynham area or willing to come to Raynham. I'm also […]
- by judy_67I am looking to add a room onto my house and am looking for recommendations on builders that other people have used in the North Hills. Thank you! 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by amandaathomeI am looking for bookshelves to fit into an awkward spot and need an affordable solution! My hubby is an avid book reader, and his books are overtaking my home office! I would like custom bookshelves for a short, wide spot and am looking for your ideas on where to find them. I've tried Ikea […]
- by sonia1mercadoHello I ma looking for some recommendations on adding a front gate. I would like a unique and safe, iron & stone combination. We live in Chicago, West Town area. Thanks– 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Jessica_PI am looking for a GC to finish my basement. If any one has any suggestions please pass them along. Thanks so much! Jessica 7 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by strong_amy51Hi Mommas, I was wondering if any of you had a good brick layer. We need a porch area re-bricked and don't know who is good and at a reasonable cost. Thanks, Amy 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by redrose5302Hi moms, does anyone know of a good, reliable contractor who remodels rooms? I am due on Dec and need to have a nursery built. If anyone knows of anyone good, please pass on the info to me!. thanks, Michele ( i am in the ewing, nj area) 3 posts – 1 participant Read full […]
- by tex_hnewmanWe are purchasing a home in the NW Hills area and are planning a pretty major renovation. Our contractor recommended we use an architect to design the plans. (We are relocating a laundry room and a bathroom to expand the kitchen and master bedroom.) We called a couple of larger firms and their rates were […]