The Biggest Mistake Homeowners Make When Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

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Choosing the right remodeling contractor is about more than finding the lowest price. In this blog, House to Home Design & Remodel explains the biggest mistakes homeowners make when hiring a contractor, what red flags to watch for, and why experience, reputation, communication, trusted trade partners, and a clear process matter. Learn what to ask before signing a contract so you can protect your investment and feel confident in the team working in your home.

Why One Team Makes Remodeling Easier | Design-Build Remodeling Cleveland

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Discover why working with one full-service design-build remodeling firm makes home renovations easier, more coordinated, and less stressful. Learn how House to Home brings design, planning, selections, and construction together under one roof for homeowners throughout Greater Cleveland.

The Biggest Fears Homeowners Have Before Remodeling

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Discover the biggest fears homeowners face before remodeling—from budget concerns and design decisions to construction timelines, communication, and who will be working inside their home. Learn how House To Home Design & Remodel builds trust through thoughtful planning, transparent communication, professional craftsmanship, and a supportive design-build process.

Spray Foam "Banned" in the U.K.

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We have thought for years that spray foam as the Cadillac of insulation materials with budget most often being the reason for choosing another material. So why does the UK have an issue with? Should we too?

Electrical Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know

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Have you ever wondered how electrical systems work in your home? This homeowner’s guide will equip you with everything you need to know to feel confident, safe, and prepared.

How to Start Decorating Your Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed

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Decorating can be hard. Just knowing where and how to start is a challenge. With so many different options, styles and colors it can get overwhelming. Not to mention the daily scrolling you do on Pinterest, Instagram, and Houzz. You like it ALL! With our guidelines, we make it simple. It starts with getting curious. Ask yourself the questions, do the work and the design will come naturally.

Why a Design-Build Firm Saves You Time, Money, and Stress

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Remodeling your home shouldn’t feel overwhelming. At House to Home Design & Remodel, our integrated design-build process brings design, planning, and construction together under one roof—saving homeowners time, money, and unnecessary stress. Want to know why this approach works so well? 👉 Read the blog to learn more.

Kitchen Island Receptacles

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The 2023 NEC does not require outlets in a kitchen island or peninsula. But if one is present it must be surface-mounted.

Join Us at the Home + Remodeling Expo 2025

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Come visit our booth (#1113) at the Home and Remodeling Expo at the IX-Center March 21-23.

New Wire Colors

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Our New Website

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At long last, we just released our new website. In a (not so distant) former life, I was a computer programmer specializing in custom business automation software. Now that I'm not doing that full time anymore, programming is fun again. So I decided to write our new website from scratch rather than relying on one of the hundreds of off-the-shelf website builder platforms.

Tom's Favorite Tool

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The multi-tool is a real problem solver. What did we do before we bought one? Used a hammer and chisel. Used a hand saw. Tried to use a sawzall - they saw anything, right? It's in the name! But once we got a multi-tool we realized how ineffective those alternatives were.

The Simplest Tool

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The simplest tool in my arsenal is a chalk line. A quick Wikipedia confirms my memory that chalk lines were used in ancient Egypt. It's really cool to think I use a tool today that probably helped with the pyramids!

What is Blower Door Testing

Building Science

Blower door testing is a technique used to measure the airtightness of a building. It involves the use of a specialized fan, called a blower door, which is mounted in the opening of one of a building's exterior doors. The fan is used to create a pressure differential between the inside and outside of the building, which allows for the measurement of air leakage.

What Would Make This Project a Success?

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I think most of us intuitively know what we want out of a remodeling project. But do we often succinctly verbalize that?

The Wellness Coach within the Designer

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I am taking coaching a step further. I am taking coaching into YOUR HOME! I am Designing your environment to reflect who you are and who you’re becoming. In coaching, I often preach how you are your environment. Your surroundings affect your decisions and moods.

Painting Tip - Press 'N Seal

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Glad Press 'N Seal is a great way to keep paint, brushes and rollers sealed and usable between coats.