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…
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PMI Introduces Women of PMI Program
Plumbing Manufacturers International introduces their new program, Women of PMI. This initiative is created to support and showcase women PMI members in the plumbing manufacturing industry. This program provides members with networking opportunities, information to help develop career and leadership skills, and a platform to highlight the accomplishments they have received. Director of Programs and Administration Jodi Stuhrberg, who manages the initiative, said, “We’re excited to deliver this program to our women members, many of whom have expressed appreciation for our annual women’s breakfast and interest in a broader program.…
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 MoreCountertop Market Trends: Quartz Skyrockets
Within the U.S. residential countertop market, material preferences shift often slowly and with steady margins. It is important for manufacturers, distributors and contractors to look ahead for these trends. Quartz is a clear contender for top material choice with a projected volume share growth of 5.7%, and has outpaced formerly popular choices. This is due to client preferences, aesthetic trends and the technological advancements of engineered surfaces. However with tariff disruptions and economic uncertainty looming over the future, the market could shift in favor of other materials like granite and…
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 MoreHow Remodelers Can Capitalize On The State of The Housing Market
Now is the perfect time for remodelers to market themselves. With the market for newly built single family homes soft, many homeowners are looking to revamp their current homes or invest in older homes. Leo Lantz of Leo Lantz Construction, Inc talked to NAHB about essentials for remodelers to succeed in this moment. Lantz advised remodelers to ensure consistent client communication, superb craftsmanship, and having a paper trail of all receipts, contracts and permits Read More
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Historic Home Marries Modern Design
A recent modernization by TKS Design Group tackled remodeling a historic home with low ceilings, lackluster lighting and little open space. The transformation brightened up the kitchen tremendously by using a white base for the quartz countertops, tiles and cabinets, enhancing them with a pop of light bluish-purple complimented by gold accents. What once was dim and gloomy received a major change that befits a home with such history. Read More
Read MoreAward-Winning 10,000 Square Foot Manor Makeover
A grandiose home won multiple awards in 2025 from several building associations for its remodel by First Finishers LLC. The two-story home has a myriad of features including an in-home theater, a library and even an ice cream parlor. With a zen garden and stunning views, this whole-home remodel resulted in a beautiful product inside and out. Read More
Read MoreNARI : Slow Living Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), presents how to design a home around slow living. Slow living is embracing a softer pace, mindfulness and sustainability. The industry today is leaning towards this in design elements like natural materials and neutral colors. These choices extend to the intentions of creating a space that is sustainable and positively effects a buyers health. NARI spotlights more of these design choices that embody this slow way of living. Read More
Read MoreMacArthur Co. Acquires Sprenger Midwest
MacArthur Co announced that they have acquired the building products wholesaler, Sprenger Midwest. Sprenger Midwest was established in 1979 and headquartered in Sioux Falls. MacArthur Co., is also the parent company of Weekes Forest Products, a wood and building products material distributer. “We look forward to partnering with Weekes Forest Products,” said Steve Sprenger, president of Sprenger Midwest Wholesale. “Both companies have the same values of honesty, along with high levels of customer service and trust. We do what we say we are going to do. I am proud of…
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