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A kitchen project does not have to begin with a full remodel. Big Bear Remodeling can help homeowners in Northeast Ohio with kitchen design, cabinet sales, cabinet installation, or a complete design-build kitchen remodel. If you already have an installer, you can work with Big Bear on the kitchen layout and purchase cabinetry by itself. If you want more help, we can provide the cabinets and installation. For homeowners who want one company managing the entire project, our ful

A kitchen remodel is often the best opportunity to address plumbing and electrical improvements that would be more disruptive to perform later. Once cabinets, countertops and wall finishes are removed, contractors can access areas that are normally difficult to reach. That does not mean every remodel needs a complete plumbing or electrical replacement. The goal is to evaluate what already exists and identify upgrades that make sense while the room is open. Electrical needs ar

Older homes across Cleveland’s west side often have character that newer homes cannot reproduce, but they can also hide conditions that affect a kitchen remodel. Before demolition begins, the most important planning work is not choosing paint colors or cabinet hardware. It is understanding what may be behind the walls, below the floor and above the ceiling. A successful kitchen remodel starts with the existing structure. Homes built decades ago may have framing, subfloor cond

Cabinet doors and finishes are usually the first things homeowners notice in a new kitchen. But the decisions that make a kitchen feel truly better every day are usually hidden in the layout.

Why older Northeast Ohio homes need a different remodeling plan Many homes in Rocky River, Lakewood, Westlake, Cleveland and nearby communities were built long before modern kitchens, electrical loads and plumbing standards became normal. A successful kitchen remodel therefore starts with more than cabinets and countertops: it starts with understanding what may be behind the walls. 1. Plan for electrical modernization Older kitchens often have fewer circuits, outdated wiring

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Custom vanities are all the rage, but few people want to spend $2,500 or more on one. However, there are a variety of options on the...

About half of our projects are waterproofed with Schulter systems, a waterproofing fabric and preformed pan and drain kit. We still...

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The problem with using Retail Box Stores to perform the actual rennovation is that you simly don't know who you are going to get. You may...

There are some really awesome upgrades that can be accomplished for a budget. Painting the vanity and framing the mirror are...