When the design/build team for a neglected 1909 bungalow in downtown Orlando, Fla., first discussed how to restore and remodel the house, they envisioned a likely buyer. A mature couple or family, probably with an older teenager still in the nest and perhaps an elderly parent to care for, the fictitious owners would have certain needs, and passions. More
If houses were living things, this one would breathe a sigh of relief, with its new front porch extended as a thankful handshake. Downtrodden and neglected in its most recent history, its rooms cut up for office space and storage, the 1909 bungalow at the edge of a downtown Orlando historic district was targeted for demolition when a custom builder bought it and the two adjacent empty lots in early 2005. Prevented by the local historic preservation board from tearing down the 96-year-old home, the builder instead sold it to a remodeling company to move it two lots away, to the other end of the parcel, for its revival. More
Looking for more good reasons why you should attend the Remodeling Show? Take it from your peers. These remodelers get something new out of the experience every time they go to the show. More
The winners of this year's REMODELING Design Awards showcase the best in residential and light commercial remodeling. From historic renovations that nod to the past to contemporary projects that wink at the future, the projects highlight the work of talented design and construction teams. A carefully pieced together kitchen remodel earns the Best of the Year award. The addition is angled outward and upward to form a perfect geometric base for the sleek, sunny kitchen with a mountain view. More
The consultant typically finds from videotaping that remodelers spend too much time talking about themselves, which means "they spend too little time talking about the client, what quality of life they're looking for, their lifestyle," he says. More
The rehab of a historic Orlando bungalow tests the exacting systems of a 15-year-old remodeling firm. As the scope of the project took shape, it evolved from a ballpark $150,000 remodel to a complete $263,000 rehab and addition. More
