Customers often wonder how we are able to do such perfect tiling. Of course, much of the results come from years of practice and dedication. However, there are also some tricks that we use to make sure that each tile is perfectly separated from the next. Naturally,...
As the population ages, our needs change. A customer wanted me to remove the tub from her master bath. In its place she wanted a curbless shower. This is a shower where there is no lip between the bathroom floor and the shower pan. To prevent leakage the pan has to...
A customer wanted me to replace his current closet door with a pocket door. This was a great idea because it would allow for more wall space in his bedroom, and it also made the adjacent bathroom ADA compliant. However, sometimes a remodel has hidden costs. ...
I am remodeling a bathroom for a customer in Naperville. The early 1990s style bathroom was in need of a complete refresh. Beyond the usual replacement of the floor and bathtub surround, my customer wanted a new medicine cabinet. Her previous cabinet was tiny and...
I’m remodeling a bathroom for a nice couple in Naperville. They had chosen a higher backsplash for their sink area. Unfortunately, the original outlet box was exactly in-line with the top the backsplash. To tile around it would give the backsplash an...
It is a common practice to reface old cabinets when remodeling a kitchen. This can be a very cost-effective solution which yields an updated look. However, there are reasons to replace your cabinets. Spec cabinets are often put in homes for cost reasons, and may not...
