General Contractors in Cleveland, OH - Kitchen Remodeling in Parma
The best part of being in the home remodeling business is the sheer excitement in a customer's voice when the project is coming to an end. Perhaps second, then, is taking a look back on what things were like before it all started. 

A few months ago, we met with a happily married couple who were interested in remodeling their kitchen in Parma, OH (44129). Having become fed up with the layout and all of its inefficiencies, the couple needed ideas from expert designers on how they could turn their outdated room into the gorgeous, contemporary, and space-effective kitchen of their dreams--all within their budget. After a brief consultation on a Sunday afternoon, our team was able to gather all the information we needed and began working on a brand new layout. And, in less than a week from the initial consultation, we were already helping them make their new kitchen cabinet selections at Babin Kitchen and Bath in Broadview Heights, OH. 

As you can see from the before pictures above, we had our work cut out for us. To begin, we removed all of the existing cabinets, flooring, and partial walls by the refrigerator and end of sink. Removing these walls was a critical component in our floor-plan design as it would effectively open up the area, enabling us to re-position the appliances and create better utilization of space. For instance, because they wanted a place to drink their coffee yet do not typically eat meals in the kitchen, we were able to install a granite breakfast bar with proper supports around the bay window. Then, to make sure the kitchen was properly lit, we installed 4 new recess lights, 1 new ceiling fixture, and 2 pendent lights over the breakfast bar areas.

As well, we updated the electrical with 4 new ground-faulted outlets. Updating the electric was critical as it enabled us to move the range to the opposite corner of the kitchen (across from the breakfast bar), and to place the refrigerator next to it--all while installing new custom cabinets for additional storage space. Now, instead of having each individual appliance scattered throughout the kitchen, the refrigerator, microwave and stove are all next to each other for more efficiency and better utilization of space. 

In addition to the demolition and re-organization, we also installed brand new cabinets, re-finished the walls with drywall, installed a #3 granite on all counter-tops, a laminated floating floor in the kitchen, hallway, and back stairs, re-finished all the trim work, and installed all hardware on the new cabinets! The end result is a stunning--and most importantly, efficient--kitchen that the homeowners are ecstatic about. 

Kitchen Remodeling in Cleveland
Looking for a trusted kitchen remodeler to help you with ideas for your new kitchen? JM Design Build specializes in everything from small kitchen remodeling projects to major kitchen renovations all throughout North East Ohio. Contact us today for a free design consultations and estimate. Love Where You Live.

JM Design Build, a distinguished General Contractor in Cleveland, OH helps one Broadview Hts homeowner update her outdated bathroom with a modern, financially savvy bathroom remodel investment. 

WHY YOU DESERVE A NEW BATHROOM
Every homeowner deserves an exceptional bathroom. Why, you ask? Because the average American spends about 30 minutes in their bathroom every day, with one in for spending more than an hour, according to a poll conducted by American Standard on US consumers. However, when it comes to why exactly you're bathroom isn't the space you deserve, it is a much more personal matter. For instance, some homeowners deserve a bathroom that caters to their physical limitations and/or safety preferences, while others just don't have enough space in their existing room.

Or, as in the case of one of our recent customers, your bathroom is simply outdated. Let's face it, the bathroom that worked for you when you first moved in years ago just doesn't cut it anymore. Appliances and fixtures get rusty, materials and color schemes grow tacky, and the vanity can no longer handle all of your stuff. Of course, bathroom remodeling is an investment--but that doesn't necessarily mean it's risky. In fact, a bathroom remodel has one of the highest returns of most any other home remodeling project, not to mention it is a huge selling factor for potential buyers down the road. Plus, when you add in the peace of mind you receive from enhancing your lifestyle with a modern bathroom design, it really becomes an easy decision. 

For Joyce, a recent JM Design Build customer in Broadview Heights, OH (just south of Cleveland), the decision to invest in a bathroom remodel turned out to be a pretty savvy move. At first, she wanted to get an idea for the costs involved, so we set up a time to meet with one of our experts for a free bathroom design consultation. Once we understood her needs, we presented her with a design that ended up being exactly what she was looking for, so she chose to hire us as her bathroom remodeler. 

OUR BATHROOM REMODELING PROCESS
To begin the process, we demo'd the entire existing bathroom and removed all materials including drywall and flooring. Then, we updated the electric with modern supplies in order to more efficiently service her new space. After the new tub was set, we installed fresh drywall, durarock and layed new tile on the floor and on the perimeter of the shower. Then, our remodeling crew hooked up the new toilet, set the vanity cabinets and granite counter top, primed and painted the drywall, hung the towel racks and installed the light fixtures. (see Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our process).

In less than 3 weeks, Joyce had a brand new bathroom and a great place to spend her time. Needless to say, she's very happy with her investment. 

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General Contractors in Cleveland help restore a Broadview Hts home back to its original condition after extensive water damages. 

As a seasoned remodeling company in Brecksville, just south of Cleveland, it is no surprise that our phones have been ringing off the hook with homeowners in a panic as they have just discovered water damage inside their home. Let's face it, Cleveland has some very harsh weather--even during what is supposed to be "spring". A majority of the calls we get are concerning water leaking through a window, particularly larger bay windows on the front of the home. While occasionally the window simply needs to be re-caulked or re-flashed, an overwhelming majority of the time water is finding it's way into the house from somewhere other than the window itself.

For instance, very recently, JM Design Build met with a Broadview Heights homeowner in a very similar situation as described above and found that the water had actually been coming in from the roof of the house. While the water was first spotted from the inside of the home, it unfortunately had been seeping through for quite some time prior to anyone noticing it. Thus, quite a bit of damage had been done, and we advised the homeowners to contact their insurance company. Below is an overview of the procedures taken collaboratively by JM and the homeowners to resolve the water damage issue and restore the home back to its original state.

Restoring a Home After Water Damage
JM Design Build visually inspected the area and found damages to the bay window on the front of their home. The homeowner informed us that this was the first time he and his wife had noticed any water coming through the home; however it was evident that the water had been seeping through for quite some time. After an exterior assessment of the home, it is believed that heat loss from the garage area was causing ice to build in the corner of the garage and the exterior wall, which hangs over the bay window. Thus, as the ice melted, water was seeping through the bay area and entering the home.

After finalizing the course of action with the homeowner’s insurance company, JM Design Build began restoring the home to its original state through a series of both exterior and interior renovations. For instance, on the exterior, JM's expert construction crew removed shingles and tar paper, approximately 150 square feet of stucco, installed ice and water shield, and replaced all materials that were removed and painted them to match the existing look and feel of the home. In addition, JM Design Build installed electric heat cables in the gutter and roof area to help prevent ice dams from occurring in the future.

In regards to the interior renovations, JM Design Build removed the damaged trim and drywall in the dining room bay as well as the insulation and inspected the framing and floor areas for rotted lumber. Once all of the material damaged by water was removed, we sprayed the entire area with TIMBOR® mold inhibitor. The homeowner also needed new windows as they were damaged so we replaced them with 4, double hung windows with grid patterns that matched the other windows in the home. We then replaced all drywall, trim and insulation. The home was restored and looks almost identical to its original state. 

If you're wondering how to prevent and remove ice dams, we have a helpful blog post here. Otherwise, if you have noticed water damage in your home, contact us for a free inspection and we'll help you figure out how to get your home back to the way it is supposed to be. 

Like many homeowners in Brecksville - Broadview Heights, this family needed more living space, and decided the basement would be a great place to find it. After talking with a few home remodeling firms, they were still having trouble envisioning the ideas that the contractors were suggesting, so they called us here at JM Design Build a free design consultation. With the help of our design team, we were not only able to explain to them how to maximize the useable space of the basement, but actually provided professional drawings to show exactly how we could transform the entire floor into a fully functional household area.

As it turned out, the homeowners had a lot more room than they had realized. For instance, in addition to freeing up more than 120 square feet of storage space, this Broadview Heights basement remodel includes a home theatre room (pre-wired for a projector and surround sound), a downstairs office with a feature glass door, an exercise room, and a full basement bathroom which is complete with tile floor and a glass shower. What's more, our professional craftsmen cut back one side of the wall coming down the stairs in order to open up the layout and eliminate the "tunnel" feeling of the steps.

Here is what the homeowner told Service Magic about his newly finished basement:
"The people at JM are very easy to work with and are great with communication. I would highly recommend them to work on your home!!" 
- David G, Broadview Heights Homeowner

The specific functions that JM Design Build performed for this basement remodel were as follows:
1. Provided professional drawings, necessary permits and inspections
2. Built storage shelving in new storage area and coordinated relocation of existing basement items with the homeowner
3. Framed walls and soffit according to the layout specified in the design
4. Opened up the wall coming from downstairs on one side approximately 3ft back and installed and painted new railing
5. Re-located floor drains and installed rough plumbing for basement bathroom
6. Installed electrical outlets to code
7. Installed 12 recessed cans in main room and basement office as well as a globe at the bottom of the stairs, two porcelain fixtures in the main storage area, one porcelain fixture in the other storage area, and a vanity light in the bathroom
8. Insulated all perimeter walls and the ceiling near the home theatre room
9. Re-located all mechanicals running below the floor joists in finished basement areas
10. Installed drywall on all finished areas, walls and ceilings
11. Provided tape, mud, sand, and prime for the walls
12. Installed doors as specified in drawing, including 4' glass double door at basement office entrance
13. Installed base trim and casing on all finished areas
14. Installed finished plumbing fixtures in basement bathroom, including shower, toilet, 36" vanity, sink, faucet, mirror, vanity light, and towel racks
15. Installed tile floor in the bathroom
16. Painted walls and trim
17. Removed all garbage and debris

As always, JM Design Build stands by our Cleveland Area Basement Remodeling projects with a 5 year guarantee. 

Need ideas for your basement remodeling project? Contact us today for your FREE design consultation!

Living in the Brecksville / Broadview Heights area comes with a variety of benefits--a premier school district, quality neighborhoods, and a number of fine dining establishments, to name a few. However, one important benefit of living in the suburbs of Brecksville or Broadview Heights that is often overlooked is the opportunity to increase your property value with just a few home improvements.