The Art of Remodel & Design
a Blog by remodel me today!Outdoor Living Rocky River Ohio
Marcia and Bob of Rocky River were looking to add an outdoor entertaining area to their home. A covered stone patio area with fireplace was added with a water feature, grill area and ceiling fan.
Whole House Kitchen Bathroom Bratenahl, Ohio
Karen and A.J. of Bratenahl purchased a condo in dire need of a complete gut and reconfiguration. Their new home is 2,200 square foot, two bedroom, two and a half baths with office, family room and kitchen. The entire unit was completely gutted including removal of...
Olmsted Falls Kitchen Remodel
Mike and Lisa built their Olmsted Falls home in 1997. The home and neighborhood was a great place to raise their children. Now the children are grown and the family is growing with marriages. The once sufficient kitchen had become cramped when all family members visit...
Design Build, Bathroom, Kitchen Projects
From 2017 through 2019 Remodel Me Today was asked by the Cleveland Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to build the feature attraction at their annual home improvement show which is their largest event of the year. The projects consisted of...
Kitchen Addition Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Project Summary: Keith & Jamie love their location and had put a lot of work into their home over the years. Purchased as their initial home a few years ago. They had grown tired of their cramped kitchen and laundry rooms. The kitchen had no room for entertaining...
New Construction Design Build, Willowick Ohio
Mark and Lynn came to Remodel Me Today at the NARI Home Improvement show. In talking with Mark, RMT learned that they were looking to design & build their dream home on Lake Erie in Willowick, OH. They were considering renovating a smaller existing home in the...
Kitchen Remodel Berea Ohio
Travis and Ross of Berea recently purchased their 30-year-old ranch home. The floor plan was ideal for their life style but the kitchen was in need of some dire TLC. This Berea kitchen renovation had dated paneling in all areas and an island with suspended cabinets...
Deck Build North Ridgeville Ohio
Yolanda and Leilani of North Ridgeville had recently purchased their newly built home and were looking to add a deck to their home to give them an outdoor area to relax, entertain and cook. Houses in their development sit closely together so a need for some screening...
Bathroom Remodel Independence Ohio
Lynn and Fred of Independence built their dream home 20 years ago, had recently renovated their kitchen and were moving onto their master bathroom. They contacted RMT after meeting them at the NARI Home Improvement Show. Lynn and Fred sat down with RMT and designed...
Bathroom Remodel Westlake Ohio
Bob and Barb of Westlake contacted Remodel Me Today for assistance in remodeling their master bathroom. This master bathroom remodel included removal of existing shower and wall to create a more open and spacious feeling which welcomes the natural light from the tub...
Bathroom Remodel Lakewood Ohio
Dave and Eileen of Lakewood were in need of a second floor remodel which included a custom tiled bathroom with two bedrooms in need of an update. The second floor was gutted, all plumbing was updated to current code standards and designed with a custom tiled bathroom...
Basement Remodel Avon Ohio
Kevin of Avon contacted RMT to remodel their basement in their newly built home. The basement remodel consisted of cracking the cement floor to add plumbing into the floor for a bathroom with a shower. This basement remodel included a shop area, office, bathroom and...
Kitchen Remodel Parma Ohio
Jeanette and Bob of Parma were looking to remodel their 1960s kitchen. RMT removed existing window and replaced it with an exterior door to allow more direct access to their large back yard area. The new kitchen remodel included a breakfast bar area with pendant...
Basement Remodel Westlake Ohio
Ginny and Dave of Westlake contacted RMT to discuss a basement remodel and renovation. They had just purchased their cluster home in Westlake with an unfinished basement. Visiting grandchildren on a regular basis created a need for a functional play area and...
Kitchen Remodel Columbia Station
Kathleen and Paul of Columbia Station had experienced a ruptured water line in their kitchen causing extensive damage to their flooring and cabinetry. They were in need of a kitchen remodel and renovation. Remodel Me Today worked with them to create a new design with...
North Royalton Bathroom Remodel
Peggy and Mike of North Royalton had been in their home 20 plus years. They had put their kids through college and decided it was time to improve the master bathroom which was in desperate need of a face lift. The room was gutted and the shower expanded. The existing...
North Ridgeville Basement Remodel
Jessica and Chris of North Ridgeville came to Remodel Me Today looking to have their unfinished basement remodeled. This basement remodel included framing out for a full bathroom, bedroom/office and living/entertainment area for their growing family. This North...
Kitchen Remodel Rocky River, Ohio
Upon meeting client, it quickly became apparent that she was an avid baker and chef. Her and her husband had been living in this 1960’s Rocky River bungalow with a kitchen, which was less than 100 square feet in size. The prior owner had a 100 square foot addition...
Basement Remodel Westlake Ohio
Brian and Angela of Avon had a growing family and were looking to remodel their basement. RMT framed, insulated, drywalled, painted, trimmed out and added flooring to the entire 1,200 square foot area which included a full bathroom, bedroom, office and entertainment...
Fairview Park Kitchen Remodel Renovation
Bethany and Jim D. of Fairview Park, Ohio came to Remodel Me Today to renovate their 1960’s kitchen. The existing kitchen had not been updated since it was built. This was the client’s starter home and they were looking to make it their own and add value for when they...
Addition Independence, Ohio
Clients had inherited a small bungalow. They loved the neighborhood as the wife had grown up playing in the area when visiting her grandmother as a child. The space was not conducive for this family of four. The clients wanted to expand the home to fit their family...
Kitchen Remodel Wooster, Ohio
We met this client at the NARI home improvement show and worked with them to turn a 1960's kitchen into a state of the art chefs kitchen with a huge island that encompassed the slide in stove vent hood and seating for 5. This project also involved raising the family...
Bathroom Remodel Medina, Ohio
Upon first visit to this clients home we learned that one of the clients were guilty of running their car through the garage wall into the mater bathroom. Needless to say they were in need of dire repair. Not only was the wall destroyed but where the issue had...
Kitchen Remodel Olmsted Falls, Ohio
This client came to us as a referral. After meeting with them and discussing their small dark enclosed kitchen with a peninsula we suggested removing the peninsula for their kitchen remodel in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. The key elements of this project included a butcher...
Bathroom Remodel Avon, Ohio
Client came to us with the idea of developing a SPA like bathroom remodel in Avon, Ohio for them to retreat away into. We worked together with them to design a modern spa bathroom which included a shower with four body sprays a 22” rain head shower head above and a...
Kitchen Addition in Avon, Ohio
At introductory meeting with this Greg & Vanessa B of Avon, Ohio for their kitchen renovation and addition we learned that they entertain large groups of friends regularly and they were interested in expanding the kitchen area to accommodate a seating area, which...
Kitchen Remodel, Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Client lived in home with original dated kitchen, 15 year old appliances, thermafoil cabinets which were pealing and had failing hinges with laminate counters and undersized wall oven which couldn’t even fit a standard cookie sheet. Client was looking for updated look...
Kitchen Remodel, Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Initial meeting with Becky & Eric S of Olmsted Falls, Ohio for their kitchen remodel resulted in seeing a separate kitchen and dining room both of which were approximately 10x10 in size with a load-bearing wall separating the two rooms. Stylized from the 70’s...
Kitchen Remodel, Westlake, Ohio
This kitchen remodel in Westlake, Ohio was done for Heather K. Previously outdated wooden cabinets and laminate counters had the clients wanting more space and an updated look in their kitchen. By turning an outdated 80’s kitchen into a modern design with more...
Kitchen Remodel, Brecksville, Ohio
This kitchen remodel in Brecksville, Ohio was done for Cal & Jan M. Client built home in 1987. Kitchen had not been updated since home was built. Existing kitchen was in much need of some TLC. Removed all cabinetry and flooring. Went back with semi custom...
Kitchen Remodel, Lakewood, Ohio
Client owns an up and down two unit aged building. Came to us seeking a complete facelift to the outdated and deteriorating kitchen, basement and bath areas. The main floor was closed off with extremely small separate rooms in the home, the client wanted to open the...
Bathroom in Lakewood, Ohio
Darcy & Gil B. of Lakewood Ohio were looking for a bathroom renovation. The original bathroom was approximately 40 square feet. Remodel Me Today demoed all walls to the studs and removed two walls in the old bathroom and adjoining closets. The result is a new spa...
Deck Raising in Berea, Ohio
This deck was raised in Berea, Ohio for Matt E. The project entailed a multi-level deck with a patterning layout to the deck boards and dog eared on all deck corners. Two stair case entries were created and low voltage lighting was added to all posts and steps for the...
Deck in Grafton, Ohio
This deck was a rebuild for Fred and Mary B. of Grafton, Ohio. Fred and Mary had an issue with water infiltration into their basement and the waterproofing company they worked with needed to remove the original deck that was built when the home was built. RMT went in...
Rooftop Deck in Cleveland, Ohio
This project was for Tim H. of Cleveland, Ohio. This rooftop deck project was on the roof of the Grande Arcade. Remodel Me Today utilized all treated lumber using two by six inch joists with standard three fourths by five inch deck boards. The biggest challenge on...
Rooftop Deck in Cleveland, Ohio
This Rooftop deck was done in Cleveland’s Warehouse District for Jereme W. The condo unit did not have existing rooftop access. During this project it was necessary for Remodel Me Today to add temporary beam support in order to cut existing structural beams, reinforce...
Composite Deck in Brunswick, Ohio
This composite deck project in Brunswick, Ohio was for Brenda & Howard B. They recently had an addition on the house and were in need of an area at the rear exit of the home to relax and unwind at the end of the day. This composite deck is approximately 300 square...
Bathroom in Westlake, Ohio
This bathroom renovation was done in Westlake, Ohio for Lynn & Steve P. They came to Remodel Me Today looking to remove an existing fiberglass jet tub and shower; then surround and replace it with large walk in shower area with a bench. The unit was to be fully...
Bathroom in Lakewood, Ohio
This bathroom remodel and renovation project was done for Tim and Karen S. of Lakewood, Ohio. This home was originally built in 1923 using construction techniques typical with that era, by using lath and plaster. The room was tested for lead prior to beginning and...
Cleveland Airport Sheraton Hotel
February 2013 Cleveland Airport Sheraton Hotel commissioned Remodel Me Today to renovate and remodel their presidential suite. RMT prepped all walls and conditioned for 54 inch vinyl wall covering. Hung all wall coverings. Basically gutted one full bathroom and half...
Basement in Avon, Ohio
This project was a custom bar creation for Mark in Avon, Ohio. The challenge for this project was that the basement was already finished and there was no existing plumbing for the wet bar area. The closest tie in it was approximately 30 feet from where the sink...
Addition in Olmsted Falls, Ohio
This home addition was done for Craig and Marylou M. in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. To help conserve money, Remodel Me Today worked with the architect and designed the addition to be built utilizing pole construction opposed to regular foundation work. This allowed a greater...
Whole Home in Brookpark, Ohio
This whole house renovation project was done for Mike & Cheryl R. of Brookpark, Ohio. Mike and Cheryl purchased this home through the lenders 203k loan program. This type of purchase allows the buyer to borrow on future value of the home in updated condition. Once...
Basement in Olmsted Township, Ohio
This basement remodel was done for Tony P & Katie C. of Olmsted Township, Ohio. This basement remodel was done back in the fall of 2011. The home Katie and Tony purchased was the model home in a development and the basement had been finished for the sales force of...
Basement in North Ridgeville, Ohio
This was a basement remodel project done for Teri & Bob V. of North Ridgeville, Ohio. The basement was completely unfinished when Remodel Me Today began the project. Client desired surround sound wiring for theater area along with tv mounts in a workout area.
Basement in Olmsted Township, Ohio
This project was done for Dave & Heidi Y. of Olmsted Township. The basement was unfinished when the project began. This basement remodel project entailed the creation of five separate areas including a half bath, playroom, family room, dining area and bar; plus...
Addition in Berea, Ohio
This project was for Mary M in Berea Ohio. It was a home addition Berea Ohio project which consisted of removing an existing screened porch and demo of an existing garage and carport. These were replaced with a new bonus sun-room with laundry facilities to allow...
Bathroom Renovations
Bathroom renovations may mean finding a reputable home contractor for their bathroom installation and design project. Several unwanted challenges arise when updating older type bathrooms from the ancient plumbing leading into the shower cabin, bath or sink to water...
5 Popular Kitchen Designs
The kitchen is one of the most used areas in a home. To avoid frustration, homeowners need to spend some quality time in the design of their new kitchen to ensure it fully meets their needs. This article should give them a good start to new design plans. Looking to...
Style a Budget
Tired of ogling the latest styles in brand name home furnishing stores and catalogues only to find that the price of one little coffee table equals more than half a months salary? Don’t be discouraged — with a little ingenuity, a home can be as beautiful and stylish...
5 Basic Tips When Choosing Hardwood Flooring
Having trouble starting to wonder what to look for when deciding what hardwood flooring to choose? There are so many questions and several things to consider prior to choosing hardwood flooring for a home. Before homeowners rush out shopping for on hardwood flooring,...
10 Ways to Cut an Electric Bill
One of the major concerns in the world today is depletion of energy. As concerned citizens, people must make a concerted effort to be conscious citizens and save electricity. Electricity has become integral to life but imagine having to live without power....
Avoid a Nightmare; Hire a Qualified Building Contractor
This article is chocked full of helpful information to aid in the selection of a qualified building contractor for any project. Gain insight on ways to get a quality job for less money. Homeowners decided on their building project, whether new construction or...
Hardwood Flooring for a Home
Perhaps it’s time for a remodel and update a home. How about a remodel that will transform homeowners' home, add lasting value, beauty and elegance and be something they will be proud of? Think about hardwood flooring. Generally hardwood floors come pre-finished; this...
Breaking Mold’s Grip on a Home
Walls may be alive-and not with music. Mold spores growing in a home can cause allergic reactions in people, their pets and their kids. Fortunately, it can be easy to banish mold from a house. The issue of mold continues to be an important topic to builders,...
Attic Insulation has a Tough Job
Making sure an attic is well insulated is a great way to save money on energy costs and to make a home more comfortable. The type of insulation chosen can make a big difference in how well an attic is insulated. Attic insulation is designed to keep heat in the home in...
4 Tips for Fireplace Efficiency
Reduce energy costs by transforming an inefficient fireplace into an energy saver. The fireplace has been the favorite spot to gather in the American home for years. A place for warmth, the fireplace adds ambience, sparking memories that are treasured. With all the...
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