If your brick needs maintenance, don’t ignore it. The missing mortar could potentially only need tuckpointing. But, if you see brick deterioration, you will also soon find leaks. Ask for our expert opinion and we will be happy to come out and take a look. We are well known...
Basic White Bathrooms Do Stand Out
Too plain & simple? Not! Some of us prefer simplicity and that is just fine. A white bathroom might look inexpensive but it can be as sophisticated as you would like. Set your budget, materials range from ceramic to Marble in a variety of shapes and styles could make...
Have you considered Brass/Bronze Finishes?
If you are thinking it’s time to remodel your bathroom and have done some research online you will find that most of the design elements have chrome or brushed nickel finishes. It’s also much easier to find them stocked but you should know that brass/bronze is beautiful and the...
Bathroom Tub to Shower Conversions
Masterbrand FLoating bathroom Cabinet, ©Karen Melvin Photography Lately, tub to shower conversions have become more popular as families grow older. The easy access makes it very appealing and the transformations are so great. But also, busy young couples prefer more functionality for their master bathrooms this way. Finishes: Materials/products...
BATHROOM/Planning ahead!
CLICK AND WATCH THE VIDEO TRANSFORMATION We are so pleased to show this bathroom recently completed for a great family that decided to do something about the one that did not function for them anymore. They also anticipated that they will eventually come of age where the tub would...
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS…Yes, You need them!
Over the years you ignore them thinking you’ll eventually replace them but they are “just fine for now”, right? Well during this time if your windows are over 15-25 years old, they are letting your heat out during the winter -increasing your utility bill and allowing the heat in...
Before/After of a Kitchen Remodel
Over the years we have had the pleasure of doing work for families that grow into using Archway for their home improvement. Here is an example where we did plenty of work for the parents and when this successful young women met a wonderful man and they purchase their...
Weatherproofing and Winterizing Your Home
Like it or not, winter is just around the corner for us Chicagoans. That means rain, sleet, and snow are on their way to damage your home and rack up costly repair bills. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent your home from being totally terrorized by a strong...