10 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Home Remodeler – First in a two-part series
So often, homeowners approach Dover after an unpleasant renovation experience with another contractor, asking for our help to complete or redo work in their homes. Unfortunately, there are contractors out there that make promises, yet don’t follow through. While none of us has a crystal ball that shows the guaranteed outcome of our remodeling project, […]
Matt Muenster Draws Crowds at the NARI Home Improvement Show
The unseasonably warm weather brought the crowds out in droves to the 36th annual NARI Home Improvement Show this past weekend—and it’s safe to say that HGTV’s Matt Muenster was a big part of the attraction, too. While he was on stage, every chair was full. Dover sponsored Matt’s guest appearance at the show so […]
The Recap: 2016 Home Remodeling Trends
This week I’m turning my blog over to Shelley Bujdos, one Dover’s accomplished, and acclaimed, designers. Based on her firsthand experience with homeowners, Shelley is recapping the leading home design and remodeling trends from 2016. It’s been another busy year at Dover, with no signs of slowing down any time soon. Because I work hand […]
Looking Ahead: Home Remodeling Trends for 2017
This week I’m turning over my blog to two of Dover’s talented designers, Chika Aizu and Amy Tilow. Together, they’re weighing in on the home design and remodeling trends for the kitchen and bath that they predict will lead the way as we head into 2017. As designers at Dover Home Remodelers, we work every […]
Can You Feel It? Ideas for Using Texture to Add Depth to Newly Renovated Space
It used to be that color was the go-to for adding interest or the “wow” factor to a home. But that was then—and this is now: Today’s home remodeling trends incorporate texture to add drama and depth to interiors, from contemporary to classic design styles. “We’re seeing a lot of our customers leaning toward white […]
Selecting the Right Tile for Your Bathroom or Kitchen Renovation
Whether you’re adding a new backsplash or installing new flooring throughout your home, choosing tile can be an overwhelming task: Natural stone or porcelain? Diagonal or herringbone installation? Colored grout or no grout line? As a designer at Dover Home Remodelers, my advice to customers is to think it through: Don’t simply choose a tile […]
Smart Design Ideas that Simplify Everyday Tasks
Who among us doesn’t want more space? Or to be more organized? I’m always looking for clever ways to help homeowners pack more punch in their newly renovated space with creative design innovations that help save time, create more usable space and make everyday living a bit more organized and manageable. Here are my go-to […]
This post connects the dots and provides a host of pictures that tell the story of this complete kitchen/family room/foyer renovation.
Our team at Dover was thrilled to be honored by NARI with a Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for a kitchen renovation completed for our customer in Strongsville. Enjoy the final installment of this three-part guest blog series by designer Chika Aizu that takes you on a project walkthrough, with details about our design […]
This post picks up where we left off last week…
Our team at Dover was thrilled to be honored by NARI with a Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for a kitchen renovation completed for our customer in Strongsville. Enjoy part two of this three-part blog series by designer Chika Aizu that takes you on a project walkthrough, with details about our design challenges and […]
Dover Project Feature: Contractor of the Year Award-Winning Kitchen Remodel
2nd Place: $50,000 – $100,000 Category Our team at Dover was thrilled to be honored by NARI with a Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award for a kitchen renovation completed for our customer in Strongsville. For the next three weeks, I’m turning over my blog to designer Chika Aizu who managed this award-winning project for […]