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Remodeling, especially kitchen remodeling, is a lot of work. That reality became real for me this spring. Setting up a temporary kitchen required moving the refrigerator and microwave along with setting up shelving, prep table and kitchen essentials away from dust and work areas. Plus, cleaning out every drawer and cabinet kept me up late […]

Remodeling contractors have it better now than new home builders since interior remodeling requires less of scarce, expensive lumber. However, shortages of essential materials and busy subcontractors have reduced our schedulling efficiency. For years, we had it easy and took it all for granted. Isn’t that how it is? Despite the new challenges and cost […]

Sometimes you just know it when you find your “forever” home. This family of five knew they had found theirs: a nice house that has the wonderful combination of a desirable location and a big child-friendly yard. The house was well-built but needed modifications to work better with their lifestyle. Wood Wise helped the homeowners […]

Creating a unified kitchen and living area ranks high on most homeowners’ remodeling project lists. Widening existing doors or completely removing walls are popular for bringing in more light and allow for better traffic flow. Prior to a full renovation, the existing kitchen of this home was isolated from the living area. Wood Wise removed […]

With the beautiful spring like we have been enjoying this year, most of us want better ways to enjoy being outside at home. These homeowners had a beautiful backyard but had not made the most of it. So they contacted Wood Wise to design and build a combination of outdoor spaces. The multi-level deck is […]

The old patio did not add enjoyment to this family. It was either too hot, too cold, or wet, and was a catchall for leaves and debris. With the design-build help of Wood Wise, the new screened porch creates a space that can now be enjoyed year round. With lots of natural and recessed lighting, […]

New is not always better. But in this case, it definitely is. New shower, new floor, new lighting, new vanity, new plumbing fixtures – and the list goes on. Removing the rarely used tub makes way for a window seat with storage under the window. Space is gained for an enlarged shower that features a […]

Islands top the list of most-wanted improvements in a Wood Wise kitchen renovation. Careful planning is essential to make this centerpiece both look good and serve well. Will it include the sink or cooktop? Will there be cabinet doors or drawers for convenient storage and organization? How about the color: match the perimeter cabinet color […]

Opening up a room can have a great visual impact as well as improve functionality. This dining room was closed off to the living room which blocked the view of the golf course. Opening up with the partial wall expands the feel of the dining room while preserving its distinctive purpose.  The divider wall is […]

Relocating an opening or door can sometimes lead to the perfect kitchen arrangement. In this full kitchen remodel, the placement of the door and pass-through opening was changed to allow for a better traffic flow and more cabinets. KraftMaid shaker-style cabinets in cherry are a warm backdrop to the handcrafted porcelain tile backsplash and granite […]