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Summer is right around the corner, and the last thing a homeowner wants to deal with during the season is excessive heat inside their home. The same goes for extreme cold during the winter! Basically, keeping your home a comfortable temperature without racking up a giant energy bill is...
It’s the time of year when the weather is starting to turn warmer and everyone is beginning to get excited about spending more time outside. What better way to spend time outside than with a beautiful porch or deck addition? At Archway, we specialize in building wooden porches and...
Bathrooms are notorious for collecting clutter, whether it’s towels, toothbrushes, beauty products, styling tools, etc. When that happens, it can take a beautifully remodeled bathroom and turn it into a total mess. But it doesn’t have to be this way…there are some things you can do to keep your...
We all know that the weather in Chicago is extremely unpredictable. With high winds, rain, and snow present throughout the year, Chicago roofs can take a serious beating from the elements. That’s why it is imperative that your new roof is properly constructed from beginning to end, starting with...
We all know that when remodeling a kitchen, the cabinets are probably the most important choice you will make because they take up the most space and have a lot of functionality. That being said, there are so many options out there to get the very best out of...
Just in time for Spring cleaning, we are bringing back our “Tips from Archway” series and would like to present to you our tips for keeping your kitchen countertops clean! Depending on the type of countertop you have – laminate, granite, marble, or quartz – there’s always a best...
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...
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...
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 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...