Remodeling Tips
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In thinking about the process of a home remodel, I’m reminded of an old blues song: “Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.” The inescapable fact of any significant home makeover is that in between the “before” and “after” is the rather messy “during.” Walls come down, soffits are demolished, plumbing…
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STRITE design + remodel has once again been ranked by the trade publication Qualified Remodeler as among the top 500 remodeling companies in the U.S. While this is a notable achievement in itself — especially considering that we operate in a much smaller market than most of the other companies in this prestigious ranking —…
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While residential design trends may not be as subject to the vagaries of fashion as hemlines, they do change. Consequently, what is esthetically pleasing today will probably appear “dated” in a couple of decades. As a remodeling company, the best we can do at chasing the ephemera of “timelessness” is to focus not just on…
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Have you ever wondered just how many ad campaigns and marketing slogans would be rendered mute if you struck the word “value” from the English lexicon? It’s a tantalizing concept, since it would require companies to be a bit more specific about just what their products and services contribute to the lives of their customers.…
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For those of you who were unable to attend this year’s Remodeled Homes Tour, we wanted to share the story behind the two projects we featured. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we thought we’d save a whole lot of pages by simply putting together this five minute slideshow presentation. You’ll not only…
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We traditionally think of kitchens in very functional terms. After all, this is the space from which we feed our families. But it is also a space in which we interact with them, as well as with guests. It’s not surprising, therefore, that when our clients ask us to remodel their kitchens, they often not…
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Over the years, an essential attribute of the “Strite brand” has become “experience” — not so much as defined by the amount of time and knowledge we’ve invested in our craft (as considerable as that may be), but more from the standpoint of how our customers experience a remodel project. As Marketing Associate for STRITE…
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NARI of Idaho offers Tips for a Homeowner to Stay on Top of a Home-Improvement Project. The first step to take is pre-planning, which can be started by making two lists about the room that you want to remodel: Things that you like and things that you dislike. Then, write out: Features you wish you…
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According to NARI of Idaho, these are some warning signs to watch out for while interviewing your remodeler. Avoid remodelers at all costs when: You can’t verify the name, address, telephone number or credentials of the remodeler. The salesperson tries to pressure you into signing a contract. The company or salesperson says your home will be…
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Be sure to look for and be satisfied with these items before signing a contract with a contractor. Contractor Checklist From NARI: Was the Contractor/Salesperson on time? Was their appearance neat and professional? Was their vehicle presentable? Did they listen to your ideas, and ask questions? Did they suggest options / alternatives / ideas? Do…