Category: Ask a Remodeler
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How Do You Achieve Your Ideal Home?- Ask a Remodeler
Embarking on a renovation project can and should be exciting, though, for many, it’s overwhelming and disappointing. In our experience, the path to a…
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Five Home Design Trends for 2021 - Ask a Remodeler
With 2021 upon us, I’d like to share a few of the home design trends that our VP of Design TJ Monahan believes will influence our renovation projects this…
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What Changes Have You Made to Your Home Since COVID-19? - Ask a Remodeler
With corona virus numbers ticking back up, likely, many of us are still hunkering down in our homes with our “pod” of family and perhaps a few close friends.…
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Is Your Backyard “Staycation” Ready? - Ask a Remodeler
With so many summer plans on hold and a continued need for social distancing, now is a perfect time to plan an outdoor renovation. Today’s backyards are often…
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Take a Peek Inside This Luxurious “His-and-Hers” Master Bathroom - Ask a Remodeler
The homeowners appreciated many of the “his-and-hers” elements of their original bathroom built-in 2001, but they disliked the builder-grade finishes, lack of…
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3D Renderings Improve Remodeling Design Experience - Ask a Remodeler
Traditionally, the project design was a two-dimensional (2D) endeavor. Designers created and presented flat, static floorplans and a handful of elevations, and…
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Challenging Times Can Encourage Us to Work Smarter - Ask a Remodeler
The understatement of the day is, this is undoubtedly an interesting time for all of us. Between a declared coronavirus pandemic and the related economic…
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How Do You Ensure a Successful Design? - Ask a Remodeler
A successful remodeling project is one that improves your family’s enjoyment of your home long after the project is completed, and the process starts with a…
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An Inside Look at Kitchen, Master Bath, and Garage Renovation - Ask a Remodeler
In our 30+ years, we have had the pleasure to develop creative design solutions for every part of the home. From kitchens to bathrooms to garages, our…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Growing Up with Area Families
From our first deck addition to our most recent whole-home renovation, BOWA has grown up with hundreds of area families over the past 30 years. It has been an…
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Remodeling for the Second Half in the “Game of Life” - Ask a Remodeler
W hat adjustments are you planning to make in your home to ensure your long-term comfort and safety? For many of us, when it comes to our homes, the “Game of…
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Ask a Remodeler: Is a Remodeler on Your House-Hunting Team?
According to the National Association of Realtors, 75% of people surveyed believe spring is an ideal time to purchase a home. With spring within reach, I would…
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Is your Home Susceptible to Ice Damming? - Ask a Remodeler
A n ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the eave or valley of a roof preventing proper drainage. This occurs when snow melts and slides to cooler portions…
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New Solutions Delivering Value and Beautiful Design - Ask a Remodeler
Over the past 29 years, BOWA has made a significant investment in continuing education for all employees and all aspects of design, architecture, and…
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Ask a Remodeler: How to Communicate Your Likes and Dislikes to Designers
Everyone experiences architecture and design on a daily basis, but it can become intimidating when it’s time to remodel your own space. Below are a few tips…
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How Do I know what’s Permissible when Planning a Home Renovation? - Ask a Remodeler
W hen planning a home renovation or addition it’s important to complete your due diligence upfront to research any ordinances or restrictions that may affect…
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Planning for Multigenerational Living - Ask a Remodeler
P lanning for multigenerational living has been on the rise in recent years. With life expectancies increasing and early baby boomers entering their golden…