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Jobsite Safety
Keeping you, your family, our Team & trade partners safe is always our number one priority. The Cleary Company is fortunate to be among the essential businesses allowed to continue operating during the State of Ohio Stay at Home Order.…
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Planning, Safety & COVID-19
Keeping you, your family, our Team & trade partners safe is our number one priority. As the COVID-19 concerns continue to evolve, we feel it best to communicate what extra steps The Cleary Company is taking to ensure a safe work…
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Winners of 5 NARI East Central Region CotY Awards
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announces their 2020 Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. The Cleary Company Team sees five of their eight projects submitted win! What are the CotY Awards? The prestigious Contractor of the…
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Five Pillars of Self-Care
ActionCOACH & The Cleary Company Make a Difference There are those that believe success in business and leadership just takes hard work. But at The Cleary Company it is our opinion that hard work alone isn’t enough. You must make…
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New NARI Certifications for Justin & Jen
Congratulations! NARI certifications were earned by Project Manager, Justin Juenger - CRPM (Certified Remodeling Project Manager) & by Estimator, Jen Sommers - CR (Certified Remoder). This brings the total number of certified Team members to eight. Who will be next?…
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Chase Away Winter Blues – Lighting Tips from Ferguson
Choosing the Right Lighting Fixtures for Your Home The winter days can be dark and dreary, but with the right lighting, everything looks better and your mood and energy levels can improve. That’s how we feel about our partnership with…
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Master Suite Addition & Private Courtyard
Project Profile: Home addition of master suite incorporates technology along with zen garden Designer - Laura Watson ASID, UDCP Project Manager - John Coleman CRPM NARI National Contractor of the Year Award winning project Read the full feature article in…
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Bathroom Remodeling Tips from Kohler
Our Team at The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH strives to work with the best suppliers and vendors in the industry. The Kohler Co. is just that! Our relationship with them enables us to provide our clients with…
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2020 Open House Events
Build Better. Live Better. Be Better. Join us for appetizers & drinks! Team Cleary welcomes you to attend our monthly open house events on select Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 7pm. Meet our Team and view new products that showcase current trends…
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Q & A – General Manager Aaron Enfinger CR
After 17 years as an interior woodworker, mostly in high-end custom homes, Aaron was ready to hang up his tool belt and move into a management role. In 2014, George was looking to hire The Cleary Company's first true Production…
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Talking Home Remodeling in Central OH with George Cleary
Celebrating 25 years in business, George shares what his experience as a design-build-remodeler has taught him. Read the full article from HouseTrends Magazine. Best Buddies George & Russell enjoy working together!
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Q & A – Designer Laura Watson ASID, UDCP
Reflections on 10 years & Creating a Design Build Team with George In 2009, after 15 successful years of remodeling homes in Columbus OH, George was ready to elevate The Cleary Company by hiring his first full-time designer, Laura Watson…
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Master Bathroom Remodel Westerville OH
Project Profile: Stunning bathroom renovation embraces minimalism Read more about this project in Westerville Magazine. Project Developer - Robert Raskin Project Designer - AnnieLaurie Scanlon Muharrem Project Manager - Rob Lindeboom CLC BEFORE: AFTER:…
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Celebrating 25 years – A Night of Food, Family, Friends & Fun
Reflections from George Cleary CR, Owner of The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH: I want to start by saying the success I am most proud of here at The Cleary Company is our relationships. Everyone who celebrated our…
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Client Profile Rick, Powell OH
Since 2010, The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build in Columbus OH has built 3 major projects for Rick as well as several smaller updates to his home in Powell OH. We started with the remodel of his master bathroom, but…
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Client Profile Donna, Upper Arlington OH
20 Years of Multiple Remodels & Lifestyle Transitions Meet Donna. She’s been a client of The Cleary Company since 1999. She hired George to build a 2-story addition on her cape cod home in Upper Arlington OH. That first project…
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Q & A – Project Manager Rob Lindeboom CLC
Team Reflections: Project Manager Rob Lindeboom, CLC Reflects on 25 years of Home Remodeling with The Cleary Company in Columbus OH Rob & George have been buddies since their high school days on the Bishop Watterson Football team. (Can you…
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Home Renovation Financing
Q & A with Natalie Moore, First Commonwealth Bank Natalie Moore, Senior Mortgage Loan Originator for First Commonwealth Bank, has been in residential mortgage lending for over 15 years. Although she is diverse in all aspects of residential lending, she…
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Office & Design Studio Grand Opening
We Moved! 989 Old Henderson Rd Columbus OH 43220 Thank you to everyone who attended our official ribbon cutting Friday June 21, 2019! Over 100 people stopped by to see the new space and enjoy the beautiful weather We are…
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Home Remodeling Clients for 25 Years
In the spring of 1994 George Cleary established The Cleary Company at the urging of his wife, Cathy. He began by promoting himself and his new business to not only his family and friends but to the families of his friends.…
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Kitchen & Family Room Remodel Upper Arlington OH
Project Spotlight: A New Expanded Kitchen Footprint = More Function & A Big Island Designer - Laura Watston ASID, UDCP Project Manager - Rob Lindeboom CLC Click link to read the full feature article in TriVillage Magazine! Removing the wall between…
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Q & A – Owner George Cleary CR, 25 years of Remodeling
Then & Now with George Cleary, Owner April is not only the month George celebrates his birthday but it’s also the month back in 1994 when he established The Cleary Company. With his 10+ years of experience working in construction,…
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Modern Farmhouse New Build
Project Spotlight: Modern farmhouse starts from scratch - a stunning modern farmhouse emerges from a complete tear down in Upper Arlington Ohio Project Developer - Robert Raskin : Project Designer - Laura Watson ASID, UDCP : Project Manager - Rob Lindeboom CLC…
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Basement Remodel Upper Arlington OH
Project Profile Basement Remodel by The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Designer: Olivia Kern Meadows MASM, UDCP, IIDA Associate Project Manager: Justin Juenger Read more about this project in TriVillage magazine Cozy space for watching TV or playing games with the kids.Custom cabinets…
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Remodeling 101 Q & A
COME JOIN US! No strings, just coffee and conversation. Join us for coffee & conversation! Remodeling 101's purpose is to help consumers better understand the remodeling process, what to expect during a project and to have an opportunity to learn about…
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Educate – Connect – Give Back
A Client Partnership Program for you ~ Club Cleary Our purpose in launching this program is to unite Club members with our Team to give back to our communities, by providing opportunities to educate, connect and spread The Cleary Company…
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25 years of Teamwork
Our “Oldies but Goodies” & Our “Newbies”: As we get ready to celebrate 25 years in the remodeling industry, our successes, challenges, and changes, we appreciate our Team’s role in it all. Changes in a Team go hand in hand…
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Milestone Year The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build
Thankful - Grateful - Blessed Celebrating 25 Years of Home Remodeling in Columbus OH! Words that describe my feelings towards you, our Clients, our most precious resource. It's hard to believe that April of 2019 marks 25 years since I…
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Remodel Design Build Basement Upper Arlington OH
Basement Project Profile by The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Designer: Olivia Kern Meadows MASM, IIDA Associate Project Manager: Rob Lindeboom CLC Read more about this project in TriVillage magazine Not Your Father's Man Cave - Basement balances design and…
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Tips for Adding Color to Your Kitchen
Our favorite is #4 ~ Offer up a surprise! 11 Ways a Colorful Appliance Can Perk Up Your Kitchen
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Bathroom Addition Dublin OH
Project Profile Guest Bathroom Addition by The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Project Developer: Robert Raskin Designer: Laura Watson ASID, UDCP Project Manager: John Coleman CRPM This Bathroom Addition in Tartan Fields Dublin OH was featured in Dublin Life magazine's Oct/Nov 2018…
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Planning a Mudroom Remodel?
Designing a Functional Mudroom: Tips from Our Designer Olivia Kern Meadows & Ryan Schaad from Schaad & Sons Custom Cabinetry Busy families need functional storage! Finding places in your home to store coats, sports equipment, backpacks, and more can be…
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Pricing a Bathroom Remodel, 2 Budgets – 2 Scopes
How Much Does a Master Bathroom Remodel Cost? Your master bathroom is your personal private space you use to escape from day to day activity and stress. Everyone wants a comfortable functional space to decompress and recharge and if you watch…
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Home Addition & Outdoor Living Oasis
Project Profile Upper Arlington Home Addition by The Cleary Company Designer: Laura Watson ASID, UDCP Project Manager: Rob Lindeboom CLC Landscape Design: Marc Aubry, GreenScapes Landscape Company Read more about this home in TriVillage magazine! After photography by Daniel Feldkamp BEFORE…
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Kitchen Remodel in Tartan Fields Dublin OH
Project spotlight: Blending of two styles has homeowners loving their kitchen again Read more about this project in HouseTrends Magazine. AFTER: A tasteful combination of traditional & modern with a warm neutral color palette. The kitchen's original cabinets were reused.…
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Universal Design – What Does It Really Mean?
Universal Design isn’t something most homeowners think about when building or remodeling a home, but it is something we discuss frequently with our clients. Aging In Place or Universal Design, both used interchangeably, simply defined is a home designed and…
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Upper Arlington Porch Addition Features 2 Sided Fireplace
Thinking Outside the House: The Cleary Company completely revamps the outdoor living space of an UA home Read more about this project in TriVillage Magazine. AFTER: This outdoor upgrade includes a new screened porch with plenty of space for large gatherings,…
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Pricing a Home Exterior Remodel, 3 BUDGETS – 3 SCOPES
Helpful Information for Pricing Your Next Exterior Remodel You know the old saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” right? Ask any realtor how this saying translates to the real estate market and their answer…
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Multiple Home Remodeling Projects Upper Arlington OH
Project Spotlight: UA home transforms over the span of a decade Read more about this home in CityScene Magazine. Basement Before: Basement After: Deck Before: …
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Wow! 3 NARI Regional CotY Awards
In 2017 we won our very first NARI Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) award. 1 year later our Team is honored and beyond excited to be the recipient of 3 NARI Regional CotYs! 3 of our 4 projects that…
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Pricing a Home Addition, 2 Budgets – 2 Scopes
How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? A new home addition is different from a remodel of an existing room in a home. Columbus, OH home additions typically add new square footage and require everything from the floor up. This…
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Home Remodeling Know-How
Making the Most of Your Next Call to a Remodeling Contractor You’ve made the decision to remodel your home, so you just call a contractor and get started…right? Not the best approach to find the right remodeler for you and…
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Offsite, On Mind. Managing Your Remodel
Do you ever wonder how much work is done off site during a home remodeling project? You may be curious what is going on behind the scenes or while we are not physically on the jobsite. Although we may be…
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Whole House Remodel & Addition
Project Spotlight: Upper Arlington home gets top to bottom makeover inside & out. See how our team transformed this 1950's ranch into our client's forever home. Read the full feature article about this home in HouseTrends Magazine! Project Designer -…
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Exterior Remodel Westerville OH
Westerville homeowners modernize the curb appeal of their '80s home Read more about this project in Westerville Magazine. AFTER: Craftsman style details upgrade the look of this suburban 2 story. BEFORE:
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Project Spotlight: Transitional Kitchen Remodel
Transitional in regards to interior design and home remodeling refers to a blend or "marriage" of traditional and modern styles. It's a timeless contemporary interpretation of elements from a variety of time periods incorporating lines that are less ornate than traditional…
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
What can you do this fall to make sure your family is warm and dry this winter? George and the Team , your home remodeling experts, list their top 3 must do's to maintain and protect your home from old man…
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Treating Home Remodeling Clients Like Family
Do you subscribe to Architectural Digest? If so did you see the full page on George and The Cleary Company in the October issue? We share the reason we treat our clients as if they are a part of our…
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Where You Purchase Your Plumbing Matters
Why Homeowners Should Buy Plumbing Fixtures from Their Contractor or Plumber Finding a great deal on plumbing fixtures can seem like a terrific way to save money on a remodeling project. Although there are some materials clients can purchase and…
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Personalized Details Matter
With Tiny Touches We Create Custom Spaces for Each Client Our Team works with you and integrates the design, estimating, and construction plan from the beginning of the project, so we can quickly focus on what can be done within…
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Interior Home Maintenance Checklist
This Late Summer To-Do List Will Help Transition Your Home into Fall Just because most schools in our area are in session, it doesn’t mean summer is over. August in Ohio is usually hot and muggy so with the late summer…
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Our Trade Partners Matter
How & Why Our Trade Partners are Instrumental in the Creation & Completion of Projects There are quite a few reasons a good Design/Build Remodeler is able to complete many high quality, unique projects. At The Cleary Company we are…
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Home Remodeling & Jobsite Safety
What Clients Can Do To Keep Safe During Their Home Remodel by Aaron Enfinger CR General Manager The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH Safety has no quitting time; Safety first; Safety is no accident; Safety is as simple…
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Our Clients Matter
Watch Our Client Testimonial Video! Melanie and Jon purchased their split-level home in 2001 from the original owner. They loved the Mid-Century Modern style and that architecturally nothing had changed or been updated since the 1960's, even the kitchen still…
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5 Benefits of Rain Barrels
Did you know rain barrels have community as well as household benefits? A rain barrel is a container that captures and stores rainwater draining from your roof. Barrels usually range from 50 to 80 gallons and have a spigot for…
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Remodel Right – Your Home Deserves It!
Remodeling Planning 101 The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH knows that beginning a home remodeling project might sound overwhelming, but when you work with the right company it should be a TEAM effort! We aim to take the…
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Listen to Aaron & Rob discuss Remodel Design Build
Production Manager Aaron Enfinger CR & Project Manager Rob Lindeboom CLC discuss Remodel Design Build with Marty Reed of Frog Hauling on his Sunday morning show From Our House to our Home
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Good Communication Matters
Why Effective Communication is Vital to Successful Remodeling Left to Right: Robert Raskin- Project Developer, Laura Watson ASID, UDCP- Designer,Michael Gharrity CR, GCP, UDCP- Project Developer, Cathryn Brassfield Allied ASID- Designer, George Cleary CR- Owner, Olivia Kern IIDA Associate, LEED-GA- Designer…
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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Staying on Top of Your Home's Maintenance can Prevent Future Expensive Repairs Home maintenance is one of those things that's easy to forget or put off, because many tasks only need to be done once in a while or a…
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Commitment to Serving Others Matters
What giving back means at the Cleary Company The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus, Ohio, is committed to giving back to the communities we live and work in. We don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk~ Caring…
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Master Bathroom Remodel Tartan Fields Dublin OH
Project Spotlight: Remodel transforms a 1980's Tartan Fields master bathroom Read more about this project in Dublin Life Magazine. AFTER: Custom tile shower with iridescent glass mosaics and brushed bronze plumbing fixtures add glitz & glamour to this feminine bathroom design.…
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Our Experience Matters
A look into the best certifications for remodelers (it’s why we’re so good!) Our Production Team combined has over 230 years of Construction & Remodeling experience! (Front Row L to R): George Cleary, Dan Irwin, Leonor Carrasco, Joe Davis, Mike Farrenkopf, Eric…
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WE WON~ AGAIN! Whole House Remodel
National Association of the Remodeling Industry Central Ohio Chapter Contractor of the Year Whole House Remodel $250k-500k Our Whole House remodel project in Grove City OH which included 3 small additions, a new kitchen, mudroom, laundry, powder room, 2 full…
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START PLANNING NOW FOR SPRING & SUMMER PROJECTS
Thinking of upgrading your home’s exterior or adding an outdoor living space? Now is the time to get started on designing the structure and selecting all the features. As you explore ideas keep in mind that creating a relaxing, stylish outdoor…
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Home Trends in Kitchen Remodeling
It is a new year, and with that changes happen. As your preferred home remodeling company, Columbus, Ohio, we want to share some of the kitchen changes you are going to see in 2017. Your Kitchen is seen by most…
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Tiniest Touches Matter.
At The Cleary Company we strive to serve our clients in every way we can. We find that it's the little touches along the way that make the experience fun an valuable for both our team and our clients. Check…
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Saving Energy and Money in Your Home
Knowing where your home uses energy is the first step to saving energy and money. A home energy audit can identify opportunities through a comprehensive assessment of your home’s energy use. Your audit report contains personalized recommendations for energy efficiency upgrades…
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Craftsman Style Kitchen Remodel
Project Spotlight: 50's ranch home in the Thomas-Knolls neighborhood expands footprint of kitchen by moving & removing walls Read more about this home in HouseTrends Magazine. AFTER: BEFORE: For more before &…
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3 Scopes & Budgets Kitchen Remodeling
KITCHEN REMODELING PROJECT PRICING LUXURY PRICE RANGE: $125k to $200k+ Possible Scope of Work & Finishes: Increase sq ft of footprint w/addition or combining rooms. Move and/or add plumbing & appliances plus increase lighting and electric. Quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash and heated…
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Porch Addition Gives Westerville Backyard an Upgrade
A Transformation of Unused Backyard Space Brings Joy to Young Family After 7 years of dissatisfaction with their backyard, our clients were ready to enjoy the wooded yard behind their home. Read more about this project in Westerville Magazine. AFTER:…
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UPDATE YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL
3 Tips for Upgrading Your Home’s Exterior The front or curbside view of a home is an important first impression to your neighbors and visitors but what are some ways you can add architectural interest and value to your home’s…
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Remodel Design Build in Upper Arlington OH
Project Profile: Multiple phases including 2 Additions and remodels of the Kitchen, Mudroom, Family room, Powder Room, Bedrooms & Master Bathroom Read more about this home in TriVillage Magazine. AFTER: Kitchen footprint was expanded by removing a seldom used 2nd…
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We Won! Upper Arlington Home Addition
National Association of Remodeling Industry's Central Ohio Chapter award for Contractor of the Year Residential Addition $100-$250k GENERAL OVERVIEW- Project Profile & Scope: 4,800sf home built in 2006 Total area of new addition 291sf. Total of newly remodeled areas 520sf. Relocate…
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Project Highlight – Kitchen Remodel Westerville OH
20th Century Modern to 21st Century Chic! 1968 Contemporary home gets 21st Century makeover Project Spotlight - Read more about this home in HouseTrends Magazine. Scope of Work- Removed wall separating Kitchen from dinning & great room to take full…
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