This Tucson, Ariz., kitchen design shows that paying attention to basic principles of green design -- reusing, recycling, and repurposing -- can have beautiful results. More
Remodeler Janice Donald of Eren Design & Remodeling, Tucson, Ariz., says this kitchen is part of an outdated house that is typical of the area. “They have low ceilings and are chopped up into little rooms,” she notes. The owners of this house wanted to open up their living room, family room, dining room, and kitchen to create a better flow for the whole house. More
Working with subcontractors is one of the great challenges in remodeling, and failing to set standards for trades is where many remodelers go wrong. “We decided to make clear what our expectations are,” says Janice Donald, CEO of Eren Design and Remodel, in Tucson, Ariz. “This way, [the trade contractors] aren't guessing.” More
Eren Design & Construction values its loyal trade contractors and wants to value them even more. Last year, the Tucson, Ariz., company implemented a formal rating system for its plumbers, electricians, painters, granite contractors, and other subcontractors. More
Not all remodelers come to the business by way of the craft. In the examples collected here, the ability of four individuals to adapt skills and expertise from other vocations enabled them to overcome a lack of hands-on construction knowledge and build successful remodeling companies. More
