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2023 Remodelers Council Charity Garage Sale
The Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers Council is back hosting the annual Charity Garage Sale for its 14th year. The show will feature home remodelers including appearances of some of the top names in home and gardening and over 100 exhibitors with the latest in-home products and services on the market. This year you can…
Read MoreShower Design Trends for 2020 and Beyond
Whether you are adding a new shower in your bathroom or updating an old shower, walk-in showers with glass doors are still very popular. When you are planning the project you and your shower glass professional need to discuss what type of shower enclosure and glass doors will best meet your lifestyle. The exact dimensions…
Read MoreUpgrading your HVAC for Purer Air
Now more than ever, we are all hyper aware of all things health and wellness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened awareness of and desire to remain as healthy and clean as possible, both inside and out. While it can be difficult to control what you are coming into contact with out…
Read MoreWill Coronavirus change the way we live in our homes?
As a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
Read MoreTime for a Dedicated Home Office
At this difficult time, working from home seems to be the current reality, and likely a necessity going forward. Many of us weren’t prepared for this need and must make do with using space in their home that may be less than desirable, especially if you have more than one person working from home and…
Read MoreRemodeling Needs Change Based on Recent Experiences
With all the uncertainly that the COVID-19 pandemic has created, one of the most common questions I hear is, ‘Is now a good time for me to remodel my home?’” While multitudes of Houstonians stayed home during March, April and May, it became apparent to many that improvement projects were needed on their homes. Many…
Read MoreWorking From Home Our New Normal?
It seems as though “normal” is being redefined daily. One thing is clear, life goes on and we each have to adjust to our own reality. Working from home is one of those new realities. Finding a space that gives you the quiet and privacy to work efficiently can be a challenge. Even before…
Read MoreHouston Remodeler Is Keynote Speaker in Japan Cities Tour
By Lorraine Hart of Ideal Consulting Services Houston Remodeler Dan Bawden, Pres & CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors just returned from a construction-based speaking tour in Japan. The tour took place between October 5th to October 12th, 2019. A nationally recognized expert-in-aging place design, Bawden was invited to Japan by the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Read More2019 Chrysalis Awards (Southern Region)
77 companies from across the United States were named winners at the 2019 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. The entries were judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. Craftsmanship by John – 2019 Chrysalis Award for Addition over $250,000 Legal…
Read MoreRemodelers Council Members Receive National Awards
Continuing its award-winning history, the Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Remodelers Council (RMC) was honored to receive two Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) from the National Association of Home Builders in Washington D.C. at the International Builders Show held in Las Vegas. The CADRE for Outstanding Council Chair was awarded to 2017 Remodelers…
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