How to Get the Most out of Basement Remodeling As the place where you spend the most time, your home sets the stage for everything you do – eat, sleep, entertain, celebrate holidays and events, host guests, work, and explore hobbies. If you have some extra space in your...
Breaking Down Cost vs Value for Interiors
Each year, Remodeling Magazine puts out a report that shows the cost vs. value of many large home remodeling projects. This is helpful when you are trying to make a decision about budget verses resale value for whatever project you’re considering. For interior remodeling projects, the report breaks down...
How to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal in Time for Spring
Looking to ramp up your home’s exterior allure and its resale value at the same time? With spring right around the corner, we have some ideas for you, using our many years of experience in exterior remodeling. Start by going outside and taking a good look at the exterior...
Tuckpointing 101- Learning from Chicago Brickwork Experts
Tuckpointing is a service we offer as part of exterior remodeling. Our Chicago tuckpointing contractors are the best in the business, so we wanted to share their secrets of their process with you so that you can understand what tuckpointing is, how it works, and how we are able...
Choosing a New Roof: Why Asphalt Shingles Continue to Be the Number 1 Choice of Homeowners
Your roof is a valuable asset. This single feature of your home contributes substantially to its value, efficiency, appearance and structural integrity. The roof you select sets the style for your home while protecting the assets inside it. All roofs eventually need to be replaced. Replacing your old roof...
Understanding Proper Bathroom Ventilation
Mold, mildew, moisture and pollution…these are not things you want in your home and especially not in the bathroom. When it comes to air quality, the truth is that the air inside your home is often worse than it is outside due to poor ventilation. Poor ventilation not only...
Find Your Bliss in a Contemporary Bathroom
When you are looking for a place to escape life’s woes in your own home, a bright and clean contemporary bathroom can really do wonders. Contemporary style bathrooms are popular among our customers because of their clean lines, calming colors, and minimalist style. Some contemporary bathrooms have earned the...
Tips from Archway – Prepping Your Kitchen for the Holidays
With Thanksgiving only two days away (crazy, right??) it’s time to start getting your kitchen ready for all of the holiday fun that is coming over the next few weeks! If you are hosting a holiday meal this year (or even if you aren’t) we have some great tips...
Before and After Photos: A Beautiful Kitchen Renovation in Lockport, IL
We just finished up a complete kitchen remodeling project in the southwest suburb of Lockport for a couple of wonderful homeowners. They had been waiting many years to finally remodel their old, outdated, 50’s style PINK kitchen and transform it into a beautiful space for entertaining family and friends. With...