Posts by Steve Shinn, CR
CREATING SPACE WE CAN ENJOY
As 2020 settles into be an extraordinary year with unprecedented times, there is a desire to seek out beauty and to find the positive in our lives. And nothing helps more to delight us than design and creating a space we can enjoy. This year we are exploring bold new creations and unique possibilities regarding…
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6 BATHROOM UPGRADES FOR YOUR REMODELING PROJECT
Bathrooms are one of our most used spaces but can be a tricky space to upgrade or update. With unmovable fixtures and often tight footprints, options can seem limited at first glance. With a little creativity, though, you can add style and bring your bathroom up to date. We’ve put together a list of 6…
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FEATURED ON HGTV
Featured on HGTV This mid-century modern home was originally designed and built by Ralph Haver in the Marlin Grove neighborhood in central Phoenix. Our remodel of this unique home was featured on HGTV and gained national recognition as well as locally on the Modern Phoenix home tour and website. The remodel of the home’s interior…
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PRO REMODELER ARTICLE BY OUR LEAD DESIGNER
3 Reasons to Implement Personality and Skill Testing Into Your Hiring Processby Sheila Lanier Using personality and skills tests to vet potential employees isn’t a new strategy for our company, or to the industry. But a few years ago, Homework Remodels owner, Steve Shinn, and I realized that we needed a more in-depth hiring process…
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Outdoor Living Space Finished!
In Phoenix, our outdoor living space is just as important as our indoor living space! This outdoor space feels even more poignant in this unprecedented time where stay-at-home orders are in place to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from being more devastating than it already is. During this pandemic, Tri-Lite Builders is still at work making…
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15 Great Ideas for Your Master Bath Remodel
As homeowners, we all strive for the same thing – home customization. We want our home to be unique to our personality, so we often go for exterior paint and siding options, doors and windows, and landscaping plans differently from our neighbors. The interior of our home needs the same attention as the exterior, and…
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Spotlight on Our Lead Designer, Sheila Lanier
Our Lead Designer, Sheila Lanier, was featured on the Women at WIRC (Women in Residential Construction) podcast! On the podcast, she shares the benefits of a business coach and how to revamp your hiring process. Sheila also lays out a good strategy for professional women in the remodeling business. You can hear the podcast here! Since being featured on…
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Homework Remodels Named the Nari 2020 Regional CotY Winner!
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Homework Remodels, our sister company, in Phoenix, Arizona, 2020 South Central Regional CotY Winner in the Entire House $250,000 – $500,000 category in its’ annual awards competition. The Project The award-winning project, aptly named Biltmore Beauty has a million-dollar view of the mountains and space for…
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TEN TRENDS FOR KITCHEN DESIGN IN 2020
Kitchen Design Has Come a Long Way Kitchen design has come a long way in the last 20 years. We’ve seen some pretty amazing trends, but there are some trends that come and go pretty quickly when people realize they can’t complement their cobalt blue refrigerator, range, and dishwasher for more than a couple of…
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GREEN REMODELING TRENDS IN 2020
Making Homes Healthier Green building has been a hot topic in the remodeling and design industry for quite a while, especially in older homes. More recently, making homes healthier is just as important as sustainability in making green choices. Older homes are typically inefficient and provide unhealthy indoor air. The basics of building science and designing…
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