In the 2024 NAHB Member Census, 21% of members reported residential remodeling as their primary source of building business. This is the second most popular primary activity for NAHB builders, behind single-family home building with 63%. Member Profile Members with a remodeling business often are smaller, employing an average of 5 people full time. This number does not include subcontractors. 89% of residential contractors reported to be male while a growing number of 11% are female. The median age is 59. 51% reported gaining an advanced degree and 26% have…
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Remodel of the Week: English Country Style Kitchen in California
A home in Arroyo Grande, Calif. had a complete kitchen makeover, adding cabinetry that reached the ceiling and open space. The kitchen was remodeled to have an English country style to serve its primary function and as an entertainment hub. Changing the cabinetry was a primary goal, and the previous dark cherry cabinets were replaced with a natural wood finish. The new cabinetry reached the ceiling and provided an overall brighter atmosphere. A softer tone from the white oak cabinets and quartzite countertop brightened up the whole room. Selecting finishes…
Read MoreTackling Tiny Lots: Designing with Installation and Maintenance in Mind
In order for a landscaping remodel to be successful in accordance with the homeowner’s wishes, it must be feasible. Installing and maintaining renovation projects in small lots require careful consideration of what is practical given the size constraints. Therefore, they require a bit of creativity when it comes to working through the design goals. To strike a balance between what the homeowner wants and what is practical, scaling down is often a good compromise. Rather than completely ruling out a feature that is too big, considering a smaller feature that…
Read MoreModern Design Trends Influence Home Remodeling Service Industry
Understanding homeowner preferences is crucial to thriving as a contractor, as is understanding that homeowners are bound to renovate. By leaning into the homeowner, contractors can position themselves to capitalize on the remodel market. The New Jersey home remodel market, for example, is seeing a rise in homeowners desiring modernity in their homes, while still prioritizing comfortable livability. Being able to enter the remodel market and updating homes with contemporary finishes gives homeowners exactly what they want. While some trends go away, design experts predict certain trends will continue to…
Read MoreSeven Key Principles for Universal Design
Universal design is attained when a home is built, crafted or remodeled in a way that makes function accessible to for all inhabitants regardless of age or condition. As a section of the remodel market expected to expand, there are seven important ways that apply to a home exhibiting universal design. 1. Equitable Use Design that accommodates everyone from aging grandparents to children with limited mobility. 2. Flexibility in Use Accounting for a wide variety and range of usage, whether tall or short. 3. Simple and Intuitive Use…
Read MoreHistoric Remodel: Queen Anne home from 1904
The 1,800-square-foot, Queen Anne-style home and former boarding house was transformed to a charming single family home. The home lies in New Albany, Indiana’s East Spring Street Historic District and underwent a complete remodel with the aim to balance its original character and modern needs. While the layout stayed the same, the kitchen faced a multitude of problems due to aging and neglect. It was stripped to the studs and restored to a modern function. However, the home’s original milk door is still in the home, except now it is…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Luxurious Modern Mediterranean Style Coastal Home
A vacation retreat in Pismo Beach, California was recently remodeled to the vision of the ultimate beachside retirement home using modern Mediterranean style to naturally brighten up the previously dark and dimly-lit house. Tackling the whole house with new paints, materials and detailing transformed the home into the ultimate coastal paradise. Substituting lighter-colored cabinetry in place of the red-stained wood and changing the dark countertops to white made the most of the decision to more light enter in through the bigger windows near the kitchen. The entrance and living room…
Read MorePower Home Remodeling Expands to Columbus, Ohio
Power Home remodeling opens their 24th nationwide office with the addition of the Columbus location. Established in 1992 in Philadelphia, Power Home remodeling grew to the nation’s largest, full-service, exterior home remodeler. It has more than 4,000 employees, over one million lifetime customers, and $1.4 billion in annual revenue. “We’re excited to be expanding not only our national footprint, but also our service to homeowners across Ohio, as Columbus marks our second location in the state,” said POWER’s Chief Operations Officer, Timothy Wenhold. “Columbus not only made sense for our…
Read MoreHome Improvement Originations Surge Despite Weak Outlook
Although suffering a dip from the previous quarter, home improvement loan originations have increased over 35% year-over-year to over $3.5 billion, signaling a strong demand for home remodeling and renovations. Datasets from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University and the National Association of Homebuilders point to signs that remodeling activity is softening, but the increase in home improvement loan originations demonstrates that remodeling activity fares well, especially as many are likely to finance through home-equity lines of credit. Remodelers are mostly positive while some see activity slowing…
Read MoreThe Process of an Award-Winning Bathroom Remodel
The team at Bath Tune-Up in McKinney, Texas, shared their process on their Chrysalis Award winning bathroom remodel. The budget of the remodel was a modest $39,000 and the team kept it within the original footprint of the room. They adressed client concerns about aging in place and added accessibility features without sacrificing contemporary design elements. The bathroom remodel prioritized safety, an addition of a foldable bench and accessibility bars allows for seamless and easy movement regardless of age. This was complemented by stunning tile-work and fixture selection to make…
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