Beyond Convenience: Smart Homes Embrace Wellness and Mental Health
The concept of a smart home was once synonymous with convenience. Turning on lights with your voice, adjusting the thermostat from your phone, or even locking the door remotely were revolutionary developments that redefined luxury living. While these features remain valuable, the conversation around smart homes is evolving, with a focus on technology that goes […]
What to Expect During the “Corinthian Finish” aka Punch Phase
The “Corinthian Finish” phase in our residential home remodel refers to the final stage of the project. It will typically take 1-2 weeks for us to address any remaining issues, make final adjustments, and ensure that all aspects of the project are completed to the client’s satisfaction. This phase is also known as the “punch […]
What to Expect During the Drywall Phase of Your Remodeling Project
The drywall phase, the middle of the project, is the transitional phase in any remodeling project. All the following phases have been completed: site prep, demo, framing and mechanicals, insulation, and inspection. It may have felt like FOREVER to get to this stage of the project, but exciting things will happen from here. What is […]
Framing and Mechanical Phases of Your Remodeling Project
Now that we’ve shared the steps to prepare for a successful home renovation, what to expect during site prep, and what the demo phase looks like, here’s what to expect during the framing and mechanical phases of your remodel. FRAMING PHASE Upon completion of the demo phase of your project, comes the framing stage. Most […]
Corinthian Design/Build Process – Your Unique Project, Our Proven Processes
Each homeowner comes to us with a unique vision for their home. Our experienced professional team will listen carefully to translate your ideas and dreams into a beautiful and functional living space. We will guide you through essential decisions about the style of your home, space planning, materials, fixtures, color, and every aesthetic and technical […]
Home Remodeling and the COVID-19 Affect
Unless you have been living under a rock, our lives have significantly changed due to Covid-19. The remodeling industry has also drastically changed as well, and I would like to highlight some of the changes we are experiencing in remodeling during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Remodeling process and products are taking longer to order during […]
Scope Creep on Your Home Remodeling Project & What to do About It
Scope creep is probably not a term you may have heard, but it is quite common in industries like construction. Scope creep occurs when the terms of the initial project expand beyond what is covered. This blog defines scope creep, the many things that can impact scope creep, and how best to mitigate it. Having […]
How is your love life?
Spoiler alert- I am not a marriage counselor but I am a remodeling contractor which feels like a marriage counselor sometimes. So, how is your love life…. with your home? Not giving you that loving feeling you once might have had? Maybe it no longer serves you and your family as it once did? Or […]
3 Vital Elements for a Successful Remodel
We have all heard the horror stories of home remodels gone bad. The cost was double what was expected. The wrong tile was installed. It took triple the length of time the contractor said and who knew who or when anyone would show up on the jobsite. We have heard these and more experiences from […]
4 Ways to Stay In Love During A Home Renovation Project
Home renovation projects can be stressful at the best of times. Several key factors go into a successful renovation that ends with you and your significant other still happily in love. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible and guide you through it – think Julie McCoy as your cruise director […]
Bringing the Hidden Costs for Remodeling Projects into the Light
Home Improvement Shows Make Radical Transformations on Small Budgets How do they do that? The short answer is there are often times hidden costs or investments that homeowners must make for a successful remodeling project. And home improvement shows don’t often address those costs. If you are anything like me, you love snuggling up on […]
Finish Phase for Your Remodeling Project
It has finally arrived, the Finish Phase of your remodeling project is here. Not the finish line, but the finish phase. The finish line is still just around the corner. So why is there so much excitement around the Finish Phase of your remodeling project? Because your project has hit the mid-point of your renovation […]
Mechanical Phase for Remodeling Projects
You have now entered the mechanical phase of your renovation project. You might be thinking… is this when my auto mechanic is going to show up to my house and start working on it? Well no. This phase might sound a bit foreign to you and maybe you’ve heard this phase called the “rough-in” phase. […]
Drywall Phase for Remodeling Projects
The drywall phase is always the transitional phase in any renovation project. All the following phases have been completed: Demo, Framing, Roofing, Mechanicals, Insulation, and Inspection. The drywall phase marks the middle of the project. It may have felt like FOREVER to get to this stage of the project. But exciting things will happen from […]
What To Expect on Your Final Walkthrough
That special day has finally come! The day you have dreamt about since you began this crazy journey… Your “Final Walkthrough” with your contractor! Just as you have experienced in the rest of our process together, we want your final walkthrough to educate you and give you peace of mind that your final project is […]
What is a Warranty & Why You Should Care
When I say the word warranty, I know I hear a general groan of “how boring”. I would rather be reading about an ice cube melting on a hot summer sidewalk than to read about a remodeling warranty. But the reality is, if you buy something you expect it to work and if it breaks […]
Corinthian Wins Chrysalis Design Award
We are excited to be a recipient of the 2019 Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence. The entries for this design award were judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. Remodeling Project Summary We remodeled a beautiful Mid-Century modern home by […]
Beautify Your Bath with a Linear Drain
When considering a bathroom remodel, it can be the seemingly little things that make all the difference and linear drains are one of those little big things. You may be asking, “what is a linear drain?” A linear drain is a long, narrow rectangular drain that maximizes the water flow towards a single exit allowing […]
The Prescription on Medicine Cabinets
When renovating your bathroom there are a lot of decisions and choices to make, from the room layout to fixtures. And you may not think much about it, but your fixtures also includes your vanity mirror. Many of our homeowner’s request modern-looking, convenient storage for frequently used items but have limited space in their bathroom. […]
French Country All House Renovation
This all house renovation took about 10 months to complete and touched nearly every aspect of this already beautiful home. From the entry door was relocated to create symmetry to the master suite which was fully redesigned with modern fixtures, this home is truly a gem. We remodeled the exterior, living/family spaces, kitchen, master suite […]