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Wood Wise owner Hank Wall’s dream kitchen has become a reality! The new design includes opening up a wall, new KraftMaid cabinets, beautiful granite countertops on a big island, lots of lighting and much more. He appreciates what Wood Wise clients go through when their kitchens are disrupted. And he agrees with them that the […]

Every seat was filled for the March 3rd Remodeling Class at the Wood Wise showroom! Hank and Kathy shared from their years of experience in the remodeling business as to what pitfalls to avoid when remodeling and what to include. Their topics ranged from the advantages and disadvantages of countertop choices (quartz vs. granite), flooring […]

The Downtown Home Show this past weekend was full of all kinds of inspiration and fun. The featured guests, The Property Brothers of HGTV, drew a large crowd of fans who came early to see their favorite remodeling stars. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker rated a VIP pass to meet them in person before the […]

If you are looking for great ideas for your remodeling project, come to the Downtown Raleigh Home Show this weekend, Feb. 19-21., at the Raleigh Convention Center. We think this year’s show will be the best one yet with lots of new features including the Recipe Cooking Stage where local chefs and culinary celebs will […]

Wood Wise is good at designing spaces where people want to gather. These homeowners asked that their new porch live great and look great. Now family and friends alike are drawn to this attractive space to enjoy the stone fireplace and comfortable seating. The casual dining table is positioned for convenient access to the grill. […]

Reconfiguring existing space in a home is a Wood Wise specialty. We love to take a poorly used or underused area and turn it into a favorite place. These Raleigh homeowners came to us desiring a new master bathroom. Wood Wise designer Kathy Walker took the adjoining small bedroom that was being used as an […]

Choosing selections for your renovation on your own can be confusing and discouraging. Where do you start? Which comes first, the countertop or tile?  How can you know if all the selections will look good together? When you choose Wood Wise for your remodeling project, designer Kathy Walker organizes the order of the selection process […]

These homeowners love their prime location near Raleigh’s Five Points. But their home needed updating and some redesigning of spaces. They called Wood Wise to develop plans and build the renovation. With the homeowners working closely with Wood Wise designer Kathy, they chose a final design that rearranges the kitchen to utilize the space better. […]

There’s something distinctive about a Wood Wise remodeled home. It is special in the attention given to detail in the design and in the fine craftsman construction, resulting in a high-quality environment perfect for making life more comfortable and enjoyable. From the first phone call or email to contact Wood Wise, the homeowner’s experience is […]