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Our Five Step Remodeling Process
See how our five-step remodeling process creates a predictable, stress-free renovation with clear pricing from day one.
Transparent Construction Pricing: A Better Way to Remodel
Transparent construction pricing gives you clarity, control, and confidence throughout your remodeling journey.
The 3 Bid Myth
The three bid contractor home remodeling myth and when it is necessary for home renovations.
Can You Open a Colonial Floor Plan? What Homeowners Need to Know
Can you open a colonial floor plan without losing its character? How framing investigation, engineering and design decide which walls can go, and how far.
How to Create a Home Office That Actually Works: 4 Ways to Add a Workspace to Your House
Need a home office? Explore four ways to add a functional workspace to your house, from repurposing a room to finishing existing space or building an addition.
What Walls Can Be Removed in a Remodel?
What it takes to transform your home by removing walls, including how load-bearing wall removal is investigated, evaluated and engineered during design.
What Questions to Ask a Remodeling Contractor Before You Sign
Eight questions to ask a remodeling contractor before you sign, and for each, what a good answer sounds like and what a dodge sounds like.
Can an Addition Look Like It Was Always Part of the House?
Seamless home addition design comes down to five decisions, not luck. How to plan a home addition that matches the existing house, roofline to floor levels.
Can We Live in Our Home During a Whole-House Renovation?
If you’re staring down a whole-house renovation and quietly wondering whether your family can live through it, yes, often you can.
Design First for Better Remodeling Results
Planning your design before construction leads to clearer decisions, better budgets and a smoother renovation. Why design first is one of the smartest moves.
Why is Design-Build Better?
Discover why design-build remodeling saves time, reduces costs, and delivers better results than traditional design-bid projects.
Go Green with your Remodeling
Create spaces that are cost-effective, beautiful, comfortable and responsible.
Good Design is Back. Spread the Word
Design Matters. Every home remodel is an opportunity for good design that can make a difference in people's lives, an important legacy.
Grabill Cabinet Company: Green Before ‘Green’ Was Even A Thing
Grabill practically invented the idea of green cabinets. They have been eco-friendly since 1946.
Greening the Bath
Going green in a bathroom remodel conserves water and helps the environment, and you can do it without sacrificing the look you want.
Hosting A Successful Dinner Party
A successful dinner party comes from careful planning. Take control of the details so they don't take control of you, and enjoy it as much as your guests.
How to Prioritize Your Remodeling Needs
Guidance on how to make the smartest decisions for your remodeling dollars.
Indulge Your Passions
Your home is a haven from the outside world. Create a personal oasis by indulging your passions with a special space of your own. You deserve it!
Kitchen Trends That Can't Go Wrong
Go for trends that have staying power for long lasting enjoyment of your kitchen for you and your family.
Make Your Great Room Greater
Sometimes, a home’s great room might not be living up to its name. Maybe it’s time rethink this space, and focus on how to make it even greater.
Making the most of finishing your basement
Looking to remodel your basement? Look no further: inspiration and insightful tips on making the most of your finished lower level.
Making Your Home More Accessible
Easy, inconspicuous choices raise your home's livability. The smart moves to make now that prepare it for mobility or dexterity issues down the road.
Moving Up: 7 Tips for Your 2nd Story Addition
When you need space and don't want to expand out, the only way to go is up. A second story can double your living space, and it's financially smart.
Mudroom Makeovers: Remodeling Ideas
A mudroom makeover turns a messy threshold into a stylish entryway. Remodeling ideas to help you plan a floor-to-ceiling renovation.
Nine Signs of Fine Architectural Design
Learn about the qualities that make a great design stand out from the crowd (yet blend nicely into the neighborhood!)
No More Ice Dams: the Definitive Guide
Ice dams come from heavy snow, inadequate water-repellent protection and, often, poor attic insulation or ventilation. Treat the symptoms and cure the problem.
Own a Historic Home? Lucky You.
Learn how to remodel a historic home while preserving its charm. Expert tips on design, structure, and upgrades.
Right Sizing Your HVAC Saves $$$
Save real money while improving your home's air. Better products and better sizing tools mean a new, right-sized HVAC system delivers great value.
Rocking Out: Quartz-based vs. Granite Kitchen Counters
Which appeals to you? Join us as we compare and contrast the two most popular countertop options.
Ruby's Little Pantries
We are proud to be part of a community that gives back. We joined forces with Ruby Weiner and some of our peers to build little pantries for our neighbors.
Should We Add On or Move?
Does it make more financial sense to add on or move?
Simple Ways to Add Character to Your Home
A house becomes a home when it welcomes you at day's end and reflects your tastes, hobbies and experiences. Simple ways to give yours more character.
Super Baths
These comfort-boosting essentials may be the turning point for your bathroom, making it your favorite room and the daily routine something to look forward to.
Super Showers: Five Essentials For A Luxury Shower
A good shower can be great. Here are five things that will make your luxury showering experience stand out.
The 4 Most Beautiful and Useful Deck Lights to Consider
Brighten your outdoor space and create ambiance with energy-efficient illumination. The options have come such a long way since grandma's old porch light!
The Case for Taking Away the Tub
Showers are "in", and we know that most people don't use their tubs. Here are ten reasons why taking away the tub makes sense.
The Construction Containment Zone in the Age of Coronavirus
Aggressive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 while we work in clients' homes: a sealed work area under negative pressure keeps dust and particles in.
The Galley Workstation
Find out why this work station is a game changer for kitchen design. It’s innovative, and just makes being in the kitchen fun.
The Pizzazz Factor
Pizzazz is that elusive quality which makes a home improvement project stand out from the crowd. Add some to yours!
Think Outside The Box
By thinking outside the box, ineffective, undesirable or unappealing areas of your home can be transformed into practical, lovable living spaces.
Tips for Creating a Family Friendly Kitchen
One of our most popular projects: turning the small kitchen of an older home into a true living space where the family gathers and has fun.
Tips for Stress Free Remodeling
Here are the five most important things you can do to take the pressure off and enjoy a seamless and successful remodel.
Top 5 Projects for Resale Value
When choosing remodeling projects it is important to keep an eye on the impact those projects will have on the resale price of your home down the road.
Trending Cabinet Colors that Sizzle
Color trends shift endlessly, but a core of cabinet colors we all love stays constant. Give your kitchen some sizzle, or a timeless color you'll love forever.
The Two Biggest Remodeling Mistakes Homeowners Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Avoid costly remodeling mistakes by creating a master plan and working with the right professional team.
What Is the No Surprise Guarantee?
A no surprise guarantee in remodeling means your price is fixed before construction begins. Learn how it works and how it protects your budget.
What's Hot: Kohler Real Rain Shower Panel
This beautiful shower head replicates a summer rain storm and, at the click of a button, creates an eight second downpour, great for washing the shampoo out!
What's Hot: Retro Style Smeg Refrigerator
A retro style refrigerator line from Smeg that combines 50's styling and modern technology!
What's Hot: Velux ACTIVE
Velux ACTIVE senses your indoor air and opens and closes your solar skylights on its own, regulating temperature and cutting energy costs. Plus a tax credit.
What's Hot: What's New With Trex?
With tons of new products, TREX is really expanding their line-up for 2019.
What's Hot: Wood Countertops; Natural beauties making a comeback
We have come to love the remarkable, exceptional individuality of the wood slabs we have found and built into our clients' projects.
When Bad Additions Happen to Good Homes
Additions can add real value to a home, except when the addition goes terribly wrong! Six tips for ensuring that a bad addition doesn't happen to your home.
When to Say Bye-Bye to Your HVAC System
Cut your utility bill by hundreds or thousands a year by upgrading your HVAC. Today's systems are up to 60% more efficient than the units of old.
Where to Splurge When Remodeling
Find the sweet spot for your remodeling investment, balancing added value vs cost. Four tips for smart splurging choices.
Why A Whole House Water Filter Is Something You Won’t Want To Live Without
For the cleanest, safest, best-tasting water and your family's health, treat your water to reduce or remove chlorine, DBPs, lead, bacteria and viruses.
Would I be Crazy to Choose Marble for My Kitchen Countertops?
Clean, bright, elegant and timeless, marble ages gracefully and brings unique organic character to a kitchen. But know the facts on wear and maintenance first.
Get Your Home Holiday Party Ready
A successful holiday party comes from careful planning. Take control of the details so they don't take control of you, and enjoy it as much as your guests.
Get a Degree in Light Bulbs
Want your home to be brighter, have more atmosphere? Transform your home by getting the right light bulbs. Here’s the inside guide to bulbs.
Five Green Budget-Wise Home Improvements
From recycled glass countertops to native landscaping, small changes around your house can help both the environment and your pocketbook.
Designing a Kitchen for Multiple Cooks
Too many cooks don't spoil the broth, but not every kitchen can hold them. How to create a multi-cook kitchen you'll enjoy sharing.
Enjoy The Outdoors: Plan for Your Outdoor Kitchen
Create an outdoor kitchen with all the conveniences that you enjoy inside.
Designing A Kitchen for the Whole Family
Kids learn a lot when the family cooks together. Designing your kitchen with them in mind helps make the time spent there into unforgettable family memories.
Creative Ways to Add Color to your Remodel
Bold statements or small splashes of color are all the rage. What are the best ways to incorporate color in your home?
Day Lighting
Well-lit spaces improve how we feel at home and work. Daylighting makes the most of sunlight with smart systems that balance natural and artificial light.
Contractor Roundup a Huge Success
Clark Construction took a leadership role in Contractor Roundup, a successful materials drive and awareness campaign for Habitat for Humanity's ReStore.
Choosing A Kitchen Sink
Serious cooks, savvy hosts and busy professionals know the value of a great sink. New materials, technology and design make today's sinks worth a second look.
Custom Kitchens: All Things Beautiful
Bring designer style to the heart of your home with these 10 kitchen customizations.
Seven Questions to Ask When Choosing a Remodeler
When making a major remodeling investment, take some time to vet potential contractors, so that you can select the best team for your family and project.
Should We Remodel or Move?
Should you stay and take on some projects, or scout out a different house? The decision is not as clear-cut as it used to be.
Six Reasons to Remodel Your Bathrooms
A remodeled bathroom adds value, comfort, safety and style to any home.
Who is the Best Remodeling Contractor for You?
What are the characteristics that matter when selecting the team for designing and building your addition or remodeling project?
Where to Start with Remodeling
It's easier than you think. The key is finding "your person" to guide you through the process, someone who worries about the big picture and the details.
3D Visualizations are a Game Changer
See your finished space come to life before we start building. A 3D rendering shows the design in full, and a picture is truly worth a thousand words.
5 Benefits of Having a Great Kitchen Island
Learn why a kitchen island is an essential component in kitchen design these days.
5 Reasons to Go Composite
Composite decking is lower maintenance and eco-friendly, with richer, longer-lasting colors and realistic wood grain that keep satisfying as the years go by.
7 Reasons to Remodel Your Kitchen
A new kitchen weaves together beauty, comfort and convenience to create a true sanctuary at the heart of your home. The top reasons our clients redo theirs.
A Room for All Seasons
Extend your outdoor season by a couple of months on either side of summer, or go all the way with a sun room addition that you can use year round.
A Screened Porch: the Best of Both Worlds
A screened porch gives you shelter and sunlight: watch the world go by out of the wind, and enjoy nature without being eaten alive by it.
Appliance Trends
From ovens to refrigerators, kitchen appliances are now smart, connected devices that generally make life easier. Check out what's new and exciting.
Is The Time Right To Add That Master Bath Suite?
Dreaming of a new master suite? From oversized rain showers and grand walk-in closets to sitting areas with gas fireplaces, they enhance any home.
Modern Master Bath wins HOBI Award "Best Bath Under $100K"
Check out this HOBI Award Winner- "Best Bath under $100K". It's awesome.
Top 5 Home Remodeling Projects That Add Value, Comfort & ROI
The top 5 home remodeling projects that raise property value, improve function and make everyday living better, from kitchens and baths to curb appeal.
Top Six Reasons to Add On to Your Home (Rather than Move)
No matter how much you love your home, there are likely ways to improve your space by adding onto your house.
6 Tips for Setting Up Spaces to Work from Home
Working from home in pajamas with a cup of joe is the dream, and COVID-19 made it real for many of us. Here are six tips to keep your sanity while living it.