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Kansas City NARI Announces 2010 REMY Award Winners

March 2, 2011 in Remodeling by Andrea | No comments

Need a recommendation for a home remodeler in Kansas City? How about 23? Kansas City NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) recently announced the winners of its 2010 REMY Awards (Remodel of the Year), and you’ve got the pick of the crop.

The winning projects completed by NARI professionals represent some of the highest-quality projects in the  metro, and range in size, scale and price. Check out the “Best in Show” winners for a taste of what they can do!

Best of Show Under $75,000: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Bath Remodel

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Best of Show $75,001 to $150,000: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Lower Level Finish

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Best of Show $150,001-$250,000: Schloegel Design Remodel, Kansas City, Mo.

Kitchen Remodel

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Best of Show Over $250,000: Starr Homes, Overland Park, Kan.

Whole House Remodel

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Complete list of REMY Award winners:

Bath Remodel Under $30,000

Winner & All Star: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Honorable Mention: RARE Construction, Kansas City, Mo.

Bath Remodel $30,000-$60,000

Winner: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Honorable Mention: Schloegel Design Remodel, Kansas City, Mo.

Designs & Plans

Winner & All Star: Deatherage Home Designs Inc., Kansas City, Mo.

Honorable Mention & All Star: Design Connection Inc., Overland Park, Kan.

Exterior Finishes Under $50,000

Winner & All Star: Amazing Siding & Windows, Lenexa, Kan.

Honorable Mention & All Star: All-Weather Windows, Doors & Siding, Mission, Kan.

Interior Remodel $50,000-$100,000

Winner: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Kitchen Remodel Under $40,000

Winner & All Star: CabinetReface Kitchens & Baths, Overland Park, Kan.

Honorable Mention: CabinetReface Kitchens & Baths, Overland Park, Kan.

Kitchen Remodel $40,000-$80,000

Winner & All Star: RARE Construction, Kansas City, Mo.

Honorable Mention & All Star: Mission Kitchen and Bath, Mission, Kan.

Kitchen Remodel $80,000-$120,000

Winner & All Star: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Honorable Mention: Mission Kitchen and Bath, Mission, Kan.

Kitchen Remodel Over $120,000

Winner & All Star: Schloegel Design Remodel, Kansas City, Mo.

Lower Level Finishes $50,000-$100,000

Winner & All Star: City Wide Remodelers Inc., Kansas City, Mo.

Honorable Mention & All Star: Starr Homes LLC, Overland Park, Kan.

Lower Level Finishes Over $100,000

Winner & All Star: CHC Creative Remodeling, Lenexa, Kan.

Outdoor Living Over $100,000

Winner: Architectural Craftsmen, Overland Park, Kan.

Room Additions $100-000-$250,000

Winner & All Star: Schloegel Design Remodel, Kansas City, Mo.

Whole House Remodel Under $250,000

Winner: City Wide Remodelers Inc., Kansas City, Mo.

Whole House Remodel $250,000-$500,000

Winner: Starr Homes LLC, Overland Park, Kan.

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Which direction to go?

May 19, 2010 in Remodeling by Andrea | 1 comment

We have just finished judging our 2010 Remodel of the Year competition entries (watch for the winners in the September issue!), and looking at all the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos makes me think: How did the designers get to the final design? When it comes to remodeling, there are often structural constraints, sometimes prohibitive costs and always an overwhelming number of products from which to choose and decisions to make about a lifestyle you can only imagine. So, how do you pick one path and go for it?

Interestingly, the KCH&G edit staff was recently involved in a fun activity put on by Schloegel Design Remodel that addressed the many directions a project can go. Putting a spin on the TV hit “American Idol,” “Designer Idol” pitted three groups of designers against each other by giving them a master bath project to redesign. Each group reworked the floor plan and chose new materials for the space. Even though the three groups all worked at the same firm, they all came up with different ideas on how to approach the task. Below are the three options for an unusually shaped room. If you were the homeowner, which one would you pick? We’ll keep you updated about which one actually gets the green light!

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A site that makes sense

March 29, 2010 in Remodeling by Andrea | 3 comments

As most of us homeowners have learned, our homes do not maintain themselves. From weekend cleaning to repairing siding, something always needs to be done. Without proper maintenance, a home could be devalued as much as 10 percent in as few as 12 months.

Whether you’re trying to fix your home up for your family or fix it up to sell, there is one place we’ve found to be a bevy of information: HouseLogic.  This new site offers calculators for helping you determine how much money you’d save by changing your showerhead to a low-flow fixture ($150 per year for a $90 investment), for instance, to binders for you to save articles you want to refer back to. Now that tax day is lurking around the corner, you might enjoy learning how to get the most out of your homeowner’s tax credit or the best ways to spend the return. You could also learn about preventing mold, determine if refinancing is right for you or how to hire an HOA manager. All information is free.

Sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, you’ll learn all about  improving and maintaining the most important asset in your life — your home. 

 

 

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“Bang for Your Buck” coming to town

January 20, 2010 in Design and Decorating, Remodeling by Andrea | No comments

Have you recently renovated your basement? If so, HGTV wants to know asap."Bang for Your Buck," which airs Friday nights at 8:30 p.m., is looking for fun and enthusiastic homeowners in the Greater Kansas City area to feature on an upcoming show. Each episode will tour three similar remodel projects at similar price points, with design and real estate experts determining how the renovations impact the homes’ values. Taping begins soon, so if you’re interested, send photos of your basement and request an application by calling Brooke Schledewitz at 303.712.3168 or emailing her at bschledewitz@highnoontv.com.

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Remodeling should start here

January 6, 2010 in Design and Decorating, Going Green, Remodeling, Style by Andrea | No comments

Now that we’ve entered a new year (and a new decade) many of you are probably thinking of moving forward. That often means changes to your home. Remodeling can increase you and your family’s use of and satisfaction with your home for many years; for those who are thinking of staying only a few years, certain upgrades can add value and help get that "sold" sign in your yard faster than the house down the street with the 1970s-era kitchen. But remodeling comes with its own set of challenges and requires plenty of research before starting.

One of our favorite series of books comes from the "Not So Big" collection by architect Sarah Susanka for her message of home design that’s comfortable, sustainable and meaningful, and not just about architecture but life in general. Her latest, "Not So Big Remodeling," was just voted in the Top 10 by customers of Amazon.com for 2009.

Her approach is to work with the existing footprint as much as possible, improving character but not necessarily size — small changes can make a big impact, she says. Favoring quality over quantity, Susanka and co-author Marc Vassallo offer advice on evaluating problem areas, identifying effective strategies and updating the layout for today’s lifestyles. She also spends time covering her definition of "green," which refers to not only sustainability, energy efficiency and durability, but also to innate beauty and appropriateness of size.

Find out more at www.notsobighouse.com.

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