MEET TESSERACT Perched on a bluff overlooking Mt. Rainier, Elliott Bay, and the Seattle skyline, you’ll find the Tesseract house. The name Tesseract comes from the YA novel “A Wrinkle in Time,” describing a theorized cube that exists in three spatial dimensions: wrinkling space and time. Named so by the owner’s son, Max, this home aptly defies expectations. The Tesseract home was at the pinnacle of innovation from its inception, with the intention of bringing the outside in. Originally designed by Seattle Architect James Paul Jones to live in himself,…
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How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2023? Breaking Down the Numbers
According to the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Remodeling Impact Report, two of the top most popular reasons for pursuing a complete kitchen renovation are to add features and improve livability (indicated by 25% of homeowner respondents), and to upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes and materials (25%); 43% of those polled say the most important result of a renovated kitchen is better functionality and livability. According to The Mortgage Reports, per the NAR Remodeling Impact Report, you can likely expect to recover 75% of your costs (when it’s time to sell…
Read MoreA Passive Case-Study for Generations to Come
Theresa Passive House boasts an array of green/energy efficient qualities By Hanna Heiss Originally built in 1914, the Farmers, Trey and Adrienne have lived in the house since 2011 and dreamt of renovating from day one. In 2015 they started drawing and working on making something happen, for what was to become Theresa Passive House. Trey Farmer is the Owner and Lead Architect of Forge Craft Architecture + Design, a professional architecture firm offering design services with a primary focus on architecture and related tactile arts such as interior architecture,…
Read MoreLongtime NAHB Remodelers Members Dan Bawden and Robert Criner Inducted into National Remodeling Hall of Fame
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22 – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers inducted Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, a remodeler from Houston and Robert Criner, CAPS, CGP, GMR, a remodeler from Yorktown, Va., into the National Remodeling Hall of Fame for their contributions to the remodeling industry. Bawden and Criner were recognized at the NAHB Remodelers All-Stars Celebration during the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. “As a member of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers for over 28 years, Dan Bawden has had a profound impact on…
Read MoreMeet JANET from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations!
New quirky home remodeling design guru describes how to remodel with less stress & mess Miami, FL– In the historic tradition of quirky comedic commercial spokes personalities, Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations, an International home remodeling franchise company, is launching a new multimedia ad campaign in 2020 to introduce Janet, the new Design Guru, from Granite Transformations & TREND Transformations. The “Janet” character, portrayed by actress Llana Isaacson, is a smart, witty and no-nonsense spokesperson who pops into the home to thwart a potentially bad home remodeling experience. She proceeds…
Read MoreRenovate America Reaches Agreements Regarding Administration of the HERO Program in California
Favorable Agreements Validate and Formalize Numerous Consumer Protection Measures Company Has Already Proactively Implemented, Setting the Framework for Industry Standards for PACE SAN DIEGO, Aug 9 – Renovate America, the nation’s largest provider of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, today announced it has reached an agreement with six district attorneys and one city attorney representing themselves and the entire State of California to resolve a review initiated in 2015 regarding administration of the company’s proprietary Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program. This agreement is the culmination of a 30-month cooperative effort…
Read MoreInteriology Design Co. Is a Triple PRISM Award Winner
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 28, 2019 — On October 24, Interiology Design Co. won three PRISM Awards for their outstanding interior design work. Interiology won Gold in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Bedroom, Silver in the Best Interior Design of a Private Residence – Living Room/Dining Room, and Silver in the Best Bathroom Remodel Between $75,000 and $125,000 categories. This is the fifth year in a row Interiology Design has been a PRISM Award winner. Luxurious Bedroom Retreat-PRISM Gold Award Winner Luxury Waterfront Living-PRISM Silver Award Winner Commenting on the multiple awards, Mark Haddad, President and…
Read MoreWestern Window Systems Creates New Remodeling Division
“Skye Walls” to Focus on Reducing Friction for Homeowners Phoenix, December 17, 2019 – Today, Western Window Systems, part of the PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI) family of brands, announced Skye Walls, a new remodeling division designed to help homeowners reduce the friction associated with indoor-outdoor living remodels. “Western Window Systems introduced architects, builders, and glaziers to several category-defining areas of indoor-outdoor living — custom homes, residential communities, commercial, and multi-family,” says Chet Willis, who heads up the division and is the vice president of production builder sales. “And once again,…
Read MoreHausera Unveils Results of First Annual “The Truth about Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations” Survey
The new survey results reveal homeowners’ challenges, sources of inspiration, and style and technology preferences when renovating kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Nov. 19, 2019 – Hausera, a new kind of online kitchen & bath specialty retailer that is launching this fall, today released the findings of its first annual “The Truth about Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations” survey. With the goal of uncovering facts, trends and challenges about kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renovations, the survey, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Hausera, found that most homeowners have…
Read MoreHome Improvement Projects are Worth Cost and Time
WASHINGTON— Homeowners who decide to undergo a home improvement project, whether it be interior or exterior modifications, often find that the task was worth the investment and time, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®, with insights from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The 2019 Remodeling Impact Report, an examination of 20 projects, surveyed Realtors®, consumers who have taken on home renovation projects and members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Remodeling Impact: Project – 3 Top Joy Score Project The report examines…
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