These long, warm summer days and comfortable evenings are what we wait for all year long in Northeast Ohio. At Dover, we are seeing more homeowners add on outdoor living spaces to gain more practical square footage while taking advantage of the outdoors during our beautiful spring, summer and fall seasons. In terms of investment,…
Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo March 14-16, 2014 NEW Cleveland Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave. Visit Dover Home Remodelers @Booth #551 It’s almost springtime and most of us are getting that itch to open the windows, let the fresh air in and dig into some projects around the house. And with the winter we’ve had…
Those who braved the elements this past weekend found themselves warming up to home improvement ideas, hot new fixtures and products at the 33rd Annual NARI Home Improvement Show. While the crowds this year were not as sizeable as those in the past (particularly during the cold early-morning hours), we did see that the people…
For people who have a penchant for the clean lines and sleek finish of modern design, contemporary isn’t just a fad. It’s what they are drawn to, it’s what they love—and most often, it’s the ideal fit for their lifestyle. Done right, modern style is strikingly beautiful, not sterile. It’s masculine and strong. And always,…
When I think traditional style, I think timeless classics—like the quintessential gold-buttoned navy blue blazer fashioned by Norman Hilton back in 1963: It’s been a mainstay in the closets of the well-dressed for the past century. In every sense, the prep-school blazer is a case study in traditional style. Traditional design in the home follows…
As consumers, there is just something about new model releases that captures our attention. Whether it’s a side-by-side refrigerator or a smartphone, new product designs embody the latest and greatest the industry has to offer—and often have us pining for ways to incorporate these products into our everyday lives. Early last week Eileen and I…
Maybe you have a favorite style design. For me, Transitional design is right up at the top because it’s classic and timeless. It’s not too formal or fussy, and it blends the comfort and warmth of traditional design with the clean lines and neutral colors of contemporary design. If comfort and practicality is your furnishing…
Outdoor rooms are simply an extension of your home, and whether you live in Ohio or California, one of the biggest home remodeling trends is creating outdoor living space. It can be as simple as fixing up your patio or porch to extend your living space or as major as an addition to your home…
Cottage Style is not only a design trend, it’s also a frame of mind. Day after day, we’re connected to smart phones, iPads, and computers. We sit on ergonomic, highly-styled office chairs at work or sleek automobiles with tons of gadgets as we drive from appointment to appointment. Life is hectic and we feel rushed during…
How can I describe Houzz? It’s probably the largest home remodeling, furnishing, product inspiration board site on the Internet. It’s also one of the easiest ways for people to get the design insight, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality. You can find everything, from a complete…
