Hardwood floors are the epitome of effortless style. Not only do they add character to the look of your home, but they are also thermally efficient and durable. They look great on their own, but with some personalized touches, a basic hardwood floor installation can be elevated to a custom design element that adds value…
Hardwood floors increase the value of your home and are beautiful to look at, but do they make your home cold? It’s a quandary often pondered by homeowners: Hardwood flooring vs. plush carpeting. Which is warmer underfoot? More energy efficient? The answer might surprise you. Do Hardwood Floors Make Your Home Cold? Quality hardwood floors…
The start of a new year triggers the itch for a home refresh for many of us. So, if you’re ready to take on a home remodeling project and are in the market for new home flooring in 2022, you’re in luck. There are lots of new stylish, high-performance options to choose from. Thanks to ever-advancing manufacturing technologies, today’s flooring products continue to improve: Better durability, more realistic faux finishes, unique textures, new soothing colors—the list goes on. What Flooring Trends Are Hot in Cleveland? While there are…
If you’re like me, you can name quite a few favorite books from your childhood. Books are powerful. They can delight, engage, teach, entertain—the list goes on. Every child should experience the gift of good books in their lives. And that’s what The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is all about. The organization works to ensure all kids growing up in Greater Cleveland have books of their own to read…
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? The choices can seem overwhelming. We’re sharing tips for making the process a lot easier. Tips For Choosing Tile That You’ll Be…
If you’re like me, your pet is part of the family. So why not give your pet their own comfortable living space in your home? I’ve helped customers incorporate simple, inexpensive design ideas as part of their remodeling efforts to create pet-friendly spaces and functional updates. These updates not only pamper pets — they make…
Whether you’re simply refreshing or completely redesigning your bathroom, there is a right and a wrong way to install the tile. Managing tile installation is a lot like following GPS when you’re on a road trip: If you go rogue, you can end up in place you don’t really want to be. Our team at…
Meet the Designer: Leslie Alton In this special blog series, you’ll meet Dover Home Remodelers’ talented designers: Enjoy a glimpse at their work, inspirations and beautiful home remodeling project highlights. Blend a trained artist, an interior design junkie and a genuine people-person, and you get the ultimate resource for creating uniquely fabulous living spaces in…
How to Choose Flooring that Can Survive Summer Entertaining and Beyond Summer is finally here. It’s time for gathering, hosting and enjoying the season — which means more foot traffic in your home. To make your summer days carefree with less time spent on home maintenance, it’s important to think about your flooring. If replacing your home’s flooring is on your to-do list, consider the performance features of…
For many homeowners, design choices can be overwhelming. Selecting surfaces, fixtures, and colors can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. To make design choices that won’t look outdated five or ten years from now, approach the design selection process by taking a look around you. Which colors and textures in your home do you love? Which pieces (such as furniture and artwork)…