After an exciting and busy 2015 at Dover, we’re starting off the New Year in full stride. We’ve just learned that, with more than 40 years of experience to his credit, Dover Home Remodelers’ president Jim Orr has earned Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) designation. What’s impressive about this NARI program is that it measures skill…
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It’s that time of year once again to take a look back and reflect on all that has happened during the past 12 months. For Dover Home Remodelers, 2015 has been quite a year! Here are just a few highlights: Chika Aizu gave birth to a happy, handsome baby boy, Taiyo Jason Flemming and his…
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This week Cleveland Magazine released its Faces of Cleveland issue—and for Dover Home Remodelers, it’s like an early Christmas gift: We are featured as the Face of Westside Remodeling. It is a wonderful honor and one that makes our entire team incredibly proud, as Dover is the only home remodeler included in the exclusive issue.…
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We’ve been incredibly busy at Dover—and I’m finding that my customers are, too: We’re all balancing, managing, multi-tasking. So with that in mind, I’m re-posting a blog from 2013 about simplifying your next remodeling project. (But first, I edited it into more manageable chunks of information.) Here’s to making your next home renovation project simple…
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At some point, most of us will need to find a reliable contractor to work in our homes, whether it’s finishing a basement or a kitchen renovation. My blog from July 2013 offers some great tips and outlines questions to ask your contractor during the interview process to help you make the right choice. Here…
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The adage is particularly true when dealing with seasonal home maintenance in Northeast Ohio. By taking a proactive approach, you’ll have ample time to manage many of the tasks yourself and to arrange for help with other items, as needed. In the long run, you’ll…
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It’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words—but it can only tell part of the story. Behind every fabulous home remodel photo is the real thing. And that real-home experience is what visitors got when they visited the 2015 NARI Remodeled Homes Tour the last weekend in September. For our team at Dover,…
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I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy home tours: it’s like being a kid in a candy store. High-end parade of homes events are great for dream-home ideas and style tips. But the upcoming NARI Remodeled Homes Tour is one that I’m particularly excited about because it has unique and universal appeal—it offers…
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I’m having a throwback moment: This blog is a guest post by Dover designer Shelley Bujdos that ran back in June. It’s one that I think is worthy of a second read: Shelley walks us through a dramatic whole-house remodel in Rocky River with serious wow factor. This project not only earned Dover First Place…
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Just like fashion, home design trends come and go. That’s one of the most exciting things about the home remodeling industry: It is constantly evolving. We see that with the introduction of new, improved countertop materials and style options. Things just keep getting better. With all of the available choices, selecting the right countertop can…
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