Remodeling Blog
Practical guides, honest advice, and ideas for your next kitchen or bathroom project.
Organic Bathroom Design: Natural Materials, Warm Textures, and Calm Spaces
Organic bathroom design uses natural materials, earthy tones, and considered detail to create bathrooms that feel calm and grounded. Here is how the approach works in practice.
Basement Concrete Refinishing: Options, Benefits, and What to Expect
Basement concrete refinishing does more than update the look - it improves moisture resistance, durability, and air quality. Here is what each option involves.
Eco-Friendly Bathroom Remodel: Fixtures, Materials, and Real Savings
How to approach a sustainable bathroom remodel: water-saving fixtures, efficient lighting, durable low-maintenance materials, and where the real long-term savings come from.
Basement Remodel Planning Guide: From Permits to Finished Space
A practical guide to planning a basement remodel - covering permits, moisture, layout decisions, materials, and common mistakes to avoid before construction starts.
Bathroom Tile Guide: How to Choose the Right Tile for Your Remodel
How to choose bathroom tile: floor vs wall tile requirements, color and format decisions, slip resistance standards, and how to coordinate tile across a full bathroom remodel.
Heated Bathroom Floors: Types, Cost, and Whether They Are Worth It
A practical breakdown of heated bathroom floor systems: electric vs hydronic, installation requirements, energy use, cost ranges, and what homeowners actually think after living with them.
Quartz Countertop Designs: Beyond White and Gray
Quartz comes in far more than white and gray. This guide covers color options, vein patterns, textures, edge profiles, and how to coordinate with cabinets and flooring.
Kitchen Remodel Design Guide: Layout, Materials, and What to Prioritize
A practical kitchen remodel design guide covering layout planning, cabinet choices, countertop materials, lighting, and how to spend your budget wisely.
Wet Room Bathrooms: Design, Waterproofing, and What They Cost
A practical guide to wet room bathrooms: what they are, how waterproofing works, what materials hold up, and what to expect from the planning and construction process.
Doorless Showers: Pros, Cons, and What Your Contractor Should Tell You
Everything homeowners need to know about doorless shower design: size requirements, water containment, pros and cons, and when it makes sense to build one.
Kitchen Storage Solutions: Smart Remodeling Ideas for Every Layout
Running out of kitchen space? These practical storage strategies work for any layout - from tall cabinets to toe-kick drawers.
Accessible Bathroom Design: A Complete Guide to Safe, Beautiful Spaces
A practical guide to accessible bathroom design covering ADA and ANSI A117.1 standards, grab bars, shower access, flooring, and what to plan for in North Shore homes.
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? A Budget Guide for Homeowners
Understand what drives bathroom remodel costs, how to set a realistic budget, and what decisions save money without cutting corners.
Bathroom Remodeling for Teens: Practical Ideas for Shared and Private Spaces
Remodeling a bathroom for a teenager? Here are practical design and storage ideas that balance function, durability, and personal style.
Handicap Shower Conversion: What to Know Before You Start
A practical guide to handicap shower conversions on the North Shore -- what changes are involved, key decisions to make, and how to weigh a tub-to-shower conversion.
Kitchen Cabinet Remodel Ideas: 5 Ways to Update Without Full Replacement
Full cabinet replacement is one option, not the only one. These 5 kitchen cabinet remodel ideas can improve your kitchen significantly at lower cost.
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take? A Realistic Timeline
Kitchen remodel timelines vary from a few weeks to several months. Here is what actually drives the schedule and how to plan around it.
Luxury Bathroom Remodel Ideas: From Fixtures to Finishes
Practical luxury bathroom remodel ideas covering lighting, tile, fixtures, tubs, and hardware finishes. For North Shore Chicago homeowners working with Delta Remodels.
10 Signs It Is Time to Remodel Your Bathroom
Not sure if your bathroom needs a remodel? These 10 signs - from visible damage to outdated layout - tell you when a renovation is worth it.
Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Actually Make a Difference
Practical small bathroom remodel ideas for North Shore homeowners: layout changes, fixture choices, storage, and finishes that work in tight spaces.
How to Create a Spa Bathroom at Home: Design Ideas That Work
Practical spa bathroom design ideas for North Shore homeowners: features that create genuine relaxation, material choices, and what projects deliver the most impact.
Steam Showers: Health Benefits, Installation, and What They Cost
What a steam shower actually does, how it is installed in a home bathroom, what it costs, and whether it is worth it for North Shore homeowners.
Under-Cabinet Lighting: Types, Installation, and What Works Best in a Kitchen Remodel
Under-cabinet lighting improves kitchen task visibility and ambiance. Here is how to choose the right type, what installation involves, and common mistakes to avoid.
Can You Put a Washer and Dryer in a Bathroom? What to Know
Combining laundry and bathroom functions is possible with the right planning. Here is what to consider before adding a washer and dryer to a bathroom.
