The Importance of Design Investigation & Project Feasibility in Home Remodeling (Part 3)
Once a conceptual design is approved, we host a Trade Walk at your home. This meeting is attended by the team at Merrick as well as representatives from the specialty contractors (plumbers, electricians, etc.) that we will partner with to construct your project.
The Importance of Design Investigation & Project Feasibility in Home Remodeling (Part 2)
Once our Design Investigation is complete, we move into Conceptual Design. This is the part that is often most fun and exciting for homeowners because it’s the most visually stimulating portion of our Design Agreement.
The Importance of Design Investigation & Project Feasibility in Home Remodeling (Part 1)
This is the first portion of Phase 1. In this section, we look at the goals of your home remodeling project. Together, we will determine which goals are “must haves,” which are wants, and which would be nice to have if the budget allows. We then take your goals and create specific construction tasks, which will be broken out in our project Scope of Work.
How to Choose the Perfect Entry Door: Answering Your Key Questions
Selecting the right entry door for your home can be a challenging task with various factors to consider. In this blog post, we will address commonly Googled questions about entry doors, providing insights to help you make an informed decision. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding different materials, finishes, glass options, security features, and energy […]
Navigating the DIY Hype
Tackling a remodel is daunting and can be even more overwhelming if you decide to take on elements of the project on your own. Make sure to weigh the highs and lows of any DIY projects you are thinking of undertaking.
A Designer’s Thoughts on HGTV
Lately I have seen several articles referencing questionable practices/budgets on Home Remodeling reality shows. I used to be obsessed with watching them. I love what I do and love seeing other people’s work. This past weekend I spent some time flipping through my old favorites, but I found the longer I watched the more agitated I became. One show in particular had me screaming at my TV.
Making Sense of the 3 “F’s” of Kitchen Cabinets
If you are looking into a kitchen remodel you may have done one of two things; scanned through ideas on the internet or visited a cabinet showroom. More than likely you have encountered fancy terms that are challenging to comprehend. Who has ever heard of a European overlay anyway? Show rooms and descriptive design ideas can be intimidating, even for the trained eye, and can often be overwhelming.
5 Things HGTV Does NOT Tell You
HGTV is a great source of inspiration for the remodeling industry. Their shows are full of creative design ideas and unique uses for repurposed items. What they do a poor job of is representing the true costs of a remodel. Their “budgets” leave out important expenses that cannot be avoided when undertaking a remodeling project in the real world.
Why does a kitchen remodel cost so much?
A break down of all the factors that estimators consider for each kitchen remodel cost.
