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Compact spaces call for creative solutions. This powder room has a small vanity which required a smaller sink. As with all the selections, WW designer Kathy Walker helped the homeowner with the pros and cons of the sinks at Fergusons. This decorative vessel-type sink with the bronze-finished single faucet fits the space well and makes this bathroom stylish for family and guests.

There are few things less exciting than picking out a new toilet. Or a faucet or sink. Yet few things affect our daily living more than plumbing fixtures that either work well or don’t. When you choose Wood Wise to remodel your home, you gain knowledgeable advocates who will accompany you to the plumbing showroom to help you make the best choices. Today’s toilets can be one-piece or two-piece, skirted or non-skirted, have elongated bowls or round, and be comfort or standard height. And these are just some of the considerations. The choices on sinks and faucets is even wider.…

Cabinets are one of the biggest investments you make in your kitchen remodel. So choosing the right ones is important. The world of cabinets has changed dramatically from even 15 years ago. Previously, custom-made cabinets that were made in a local woodworking shop were thought to be superior. Factory cabinets were not well made and lived up to their low expectation of being flimsy. Cabinet companies woke up and made the necessary changes to improve their product. Factory-made cabinets now boast of great features such as all-wood boxes with dovetail construction, full-extension, self-closing drawers, concealed adjustable hinges for optimum door alignment,…

This existing bathroom was dated and tired. The closet was small and dark. The homeowners asked Wood Wise to help find solutions to the layout, lighting, and selections. After considering several options, the homeowners chose this up-to-the-minute look that includes double-vanities and a large shower with half-glass wall all in beautiful shades of gray and white. The closet is convenient and full of light. This remodel has transformed the daily lives of these homeowners.          

We all know how to shop for a car. We look at the quality, reliability, features, price point and more as we make a decision on which car to buy. Shopping for a remodeler isn’t quite the same. The typical advice on getting bids from three remodelers gives you a price but doesn’t take into account that just as cars come in different levels of quality, features, reliability, etc., so do remodeling projects. Going with the remodeler you trust with good references will yield the best remodeling experience and end results for you. Wood Wise Design & Remodeling is a…

The master bathroom is usually the last place we see at night and the first place we see in the morning. It can affect our outlook and attitude for the day. These homeowners realized that their inefficient and poorly arranged bathroom was affecting their lives and needed some help. They turned to Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker who came up with the perfect plan to best utilize the space. Taking out some walls and moving the door from the bedroom freed up room for a double-bowl vanity, a large spa-worthy shower, and a convenient walk-in closet. Now starting off the…

Kitchens, outdoor living spaces, bathrooms – these are just some of the areas being improved by Wood Wise. Homeowners count on Wood Wise for good design and high-quality construction. Check out a few of our latest projects:    

by Hank Wall When home prices went south in 2008 it sent a shockwave through the nation. Everyone thought our homes would remain steady despite the economic ups and downs. Economist Michael Walden said that the decline in housing values which started in August 2008 was the first time in fifty years that real estate in the U.S. lost significant value across the board.   When your retirement is in part dependent on your home equity you can’t afford another dip in housing values. Likewise, you can’t put all your eggs in the stock market or mutual fund basket since…

   Granite, quartz, or marble? Choosing the right countertop will impact your daily living for years. Making the right selection goes beyond just color and style. Here are some tips for making the decision that is right for you:   Quartz: Engineered by combining about 90% ground quartz with about 10% resins and polymers, quartz has a very hard granite-like surface. Quartz countertops are zero-maintenance. Sealing quartz is not necessary since it is non-porous. Color choices include uniform looks as well as selections that look more like natural granite. Quartz is usually more expensive than granite. Granite: By far the…

Showers can become a cluttered place with all the personal products homeowners use daily. From shampoos and conditioners to shower gels and razors, tubes and bottles seem to multiply in that small space. When designing a bathroom, Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker works with our clients to design shower niches and spaces to hold those containers in an organized way. She aims to locate these product holders so they are not easily seen from outside the shower. Here are a few examples from Wood Wise projects of shower niches that are good-looking and convenient: