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...
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INSPIRATION & IDEAS
We love sharing our ideas with you. Find your remodeling inspiration, see before and after photos, and get helpful tips from the Archway team here.
Whether you’re considering a remodeling project with us, looking for tips and ideas, or just like to follow home improvement blogs, you’ve come to the right place. At Archway, we believe your home should make you happy. After all, it’s where you spend most of your time – so why not enjoy it?
This blog is meant to inspire you and help you achieve that goal of having a beautiful home that you and your family love. Browse our before and after photos, catch up on the latest trends, and laugh along with us as we share some crazy behind the scenes stories. We’re glad you’re here!
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 They had been waiting many years to finally remodel their old, outdated, 50’s style PINK kitchen and transform it into a beautiful space for entertaining family and friends.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...
Downtown Chicago Bathroom Remodel – Before and After Photos
We finally have the before and after photos from a downtown Chicago condo bathroom remodel that was finished up a few months ago! This project was introduced on the blog a little while ago, and you can check out that post here. Here are the before photos: And here are...
The Pros and Cons of Granite Kitchen Countertops
For many years, granite countertops have been the beacon for every kitchen remodel or new home that is constructed, and there are many reasons to back that up. At the same time, there are a few drawbacks to this popular type of countertop because of its natural origin. In...
Exploring Transitional Interior Design
If you browse through the home design photos that are trending today, at least half of the spaces you’ll see probably fall into the transitional category. This style of interior design has wide appeal, because it doesn’t tip too far on the scale of traditional or modern, but instead...
A Guide to Roof Maintenance
Before diving into the best ways to keep your roof maintained, it’s important that we first talk about what factors can cause a roof to get worn down, cause problems or even premature failure.