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If you are considering a home remodeling project, the most important decision you can make is selecting a professional home remodeler to do the job.

Specially designed to get the Most out of every space
By Mara Soloway
It’s only natural that we want our living spaces to be functional and beautiful. When we realize that rooms in our home aren’t reaching …

Save on Energy Bills and Enhance Your Decor
When planning your next remodeling project its important to discuss a comprehensive lighting strategy with your contractor. Updating your home from incandescent to LED lighting can save you …

Remodeling your home can modernize the style, make it more comfortable, improve energy efficiency and home functionality, and help with upkeep and maintenance. Home remodeling is an investment in your home to ensure longevity, usefulness …

User-friendly design upgrades add to market value
by Mara Soloway
Baby boomers are a driving force for remodeling efforts that allow residents to live at home as long as possible despite changes to physical health. These efforts …

Smart remodeling will add market value
Investing in home improvement projects can have a huge return. Good decision making and planning will add value to your home, whether the goal is to create a more enjoyable …

Trends from The New American Home
By Alexandra Isham, NAHB
How long do design trends really last? Some, such as white-on-white, have stayed strong for decades, while others, like wool carpeting (Grandma, we’re looking at you), have …

The heart of the home deserves articulate planning
This Briargrove kitchen update by Remodelers of Houston features a spacious island with a wet bar, combined custom walnut and painted cabinets and a separate butler’s pantry. Stainless …

A tranquil space where you can unwind and rejuvenate
Today’s bathrooms are a haven for relaxation and harmony. If you have thought about remodeling your bathroom, now may be the perfect time. There are many new …

Texans love to cook out all year long– come rain or shine, summer, spring, or fall. What better way to make grilling more fun than to have your own convenient outdoor kitchen, ready when you …

Smart ways to keep your home current
Powered by convenience, houses are turning high-tech – wired with the latest options for contemporary living. And homeowners are requesting the ability to access their homes’ security and services …

3D software takes planning from rendering to reality
Using 3D software gives design professionals a virtual way to show clients how their remodeling project will look. Paper and pencils are often used to make very rough …
Protect your loved ones and your investment
As storm season approaches, the likelihood of hurricanes increases. Powerful storms that bring heavy rains and flood can wreak havoc on your property. To help preserve one of your …

GHBA Council Members Step Up to Help Change Lives
Articles by Amy Ahlbrand Robinson, M.Ed., Public Relations Chair for the Houston Remodelers Council
CROSSROADS PROJECT
Over the past 15 years, HomeAid Houston, a Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) …