Home Remodeling News & Events
Hunkering Down for Winter?
Four Home Remodel Projects that are Perfect for Colder Months! When colder weather arrives to town, there are several things that readily come to mind. For many, it’s a time for families to gather. Winter coats, mittens, scarves, hot cocoa, and the holidays are a few topics that might be on your mind. Cold, snow and ice tend to make us want to stay home and cozy up by the fireplace, hunkering down for winter. The thought of home improvement projects may make you shiver. Of course, when it...
Roeser Home Remodeling Has Exciting News!
We are highly honored to announce that Roeser Home Remodeling has received the 2017 Better Business Bureau Torch Award. The Better Business Torch Awards recognizes companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. The Better Business Torch Award is given to companies that have a proven record of being committed to exceptional standards and ethical business practices....
Winter is the Perfect Time for these Four Home Remodeling Projects
Just because winter is here doesn't mean you need to halt your home improvement projects. These projects are perfect for this time of year. There is no doubt that summer time is the most popular for most remodeling projects. Thanks to this, contractors tend to have a lot of downtime during the winter. This means they have greater availability and lower rates, which saves any homeowner valuable time and money. We shouldn't embark on any old project in the winter though. Some improvements are...
Bathroom Remodel St. Louis
This Hall Bathroom remodel in Kirkwood near St. Louis is a shared space between two growing toddlers and the guest of homeowner’s who love to entertain. Kohler’s Villager cast iron tub combined with a shower will last through the ever growing changes of the children as they move from bath to shower routines. Through the mirror is a “Roeser” standard, we always include a shower niche to house all the needs of shampoo and soap products- keeping the area free from clutter. A Kohler comfort height...
Roeser Home Remodeling Contributes to Operation Clean Stream
Operation Clean Stream takes place once a year and goes a long way in protecting our wildlife from hazardous pollution. We are proud to announce one of our very own members lent a helping hand in keeping our environment clean. Mark Talley, Roeser's production coordinator, participated in this year's Operation Clean Stream. During the fourth weekend of August each year, the Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region organizes Operation Clean Stream. The operation itself is one of the largest...
Home Remodeling is Not a Game of Chance
If Roeser Home Remodeling of St. Louis told you that your home remodeling project is not a game of chance, would you believe us? Of course, you would. Reputable home remodeling companies do not leave your project to chance. There are certain steps that a home remodeling company takes to ensure the success of your home remodeling or home addition projects. The beginning of the home remodeling project starts with budget. The homeowner should have a realistic budget in mind, not some phantom,...
Red Tape Regulations – Hiring a Professional Home Remodeler Makes Good Sense
What do you think is the worst thing? Getting lost in red tape or falling through the cracks? Either way, the outcome is the same. Getting lost in red tape implies a never-ending spool of confusion, from which you cannot escape. Falling through the cracks is a sure-fire way of never getting anywhere, being invisible, not noticed or cared about. When it comes to home remodeling in the St. Louis area, you do not want either outcome. Your home remodeling project should not be confusing or make...
Kitchen Remodel – Town and Country
Taking two small dark rooms and widening the walkway to the Garage in order open this small space up to one large “L-Shape” kitchen was quite a task for this Town and Country Ranch style home. Installing a Marvin outswing French door to the patio not only brightened the space, but gave a perfect entry to the exterior entertaining space. A Custom Marvin Triple Sash Slider Window replaced an old Bay window in the breakfast area. Installing an Elkay under mounts sink and Moen’s Camerist – one...
Not Your Grandma’s Kitchen
Most of us have fond memories of our grandma’s kitchen. The smells, the sounds, the interesting never seen before gadgets. Sometimes, even now, I bet a certain smell can take you back to that kitchen again. I still remember sitting at my grandma’s small white porcelain topped table, watching her do her grandma magic, dressed in a frilly white apron. The memories created have been building blocks leading up to what is now a modern super kitchen. Kitchens today mean more than just making a meal....
Cure Pancreatic Cancer Event July 16
Roeser Home Remodeling is a proud sponsor of the 6th Annual Terry Rau Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Research Co-Ed Bags Tournament In Special Memory of Sharon Rau Presented by Roeser Home Remodeling and The Knights of Columbus #903 with proceeds to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation Join us: Immaculate Conception Gym (Indoor) 2934 Marshall Ave. Maplewood, MO 63143 When: Sunday July 16, 2017 Admission starts 12:00 noon & play starts at 1:00pm Co-Ed Play Bring Your Team 32 Players 16 teams Double...
Investing in Your Home Through Technology
Technology and your home are two things that can merge together as a wise investment. Smart technology today is everywhere. Our phones, watches, cars, personal assistants, and now even our homes can be smart with new technology. Investing in your home’s technology is no longer a thing of the future. So, how smart are you? We have all heard the saying, “Out with the old and in with the new”. This is certainly true when it comes to home remodeling, and smart technology. Life just became easier...
Brandi Ward – Roeser Home Remodeling – 2016 Forty Under 40
Design Specialist - Brandi Ward Roeser Home Remodeling, St. Louis, Mo. Professional Remodeler 2016 - Forty Under 40 - Brandi Ward A love of design permeates all of Ward’s endeavors. From furniture selections to the smallest detail, Ward enlists all the elements of a space to play a role in reinforcing visual cohesion in a project. She brings a flair for working with shape, color, texture, and different materials to all of her projects, and one design discipline informs the other. Her love for...
Structural Integrity – The Backbone of a Home Remodel Project
Imagine yourself inside your beautifully designed new home addition. As you hang the last picture, you stop to reminisce about how much enjoyment your family will have in the new space. You can see the family gathered around the game table, playing cards, laughing together. Drinks being served and snacks expertly positioned on the new wet bar, so that everyone can relax and have a good time. This home addition was exactly what your family needed. As you live in your new space, no one will give...
Basement Remodel – Warson Woods
Starting from the beginning was the best way to approach this basement remodel in Warson Woods project. Demoing all existing drywall, doorways, casing and baseboard gave us a clean slate to create this basement office. Reworking the stair treads to meet the wall divided the Laundry Area from the area creating the office. Finishing the stairs with a beautiful newel post and more formal balusters made this basement part of the house as opposed to a just a basement space. Installing all new...
Competitive Bidding – How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Roeser Home Remodeling of St. Louis knows that in today’s world there is competition. It exists everywhere you look… from politics, to sports teams, cosmetics, and internet search engines. Everybody wants to be the best, to be on top, and to be the winner! The home remodeling industry is no exception. Of course, Roeser Home Remodeling wants to be your first and only choice in a home remodeling project. Does that mean we don’t expect competition? No. We know you want the best value for your...
Pantser or Planner? How to Keep Ahead of the Times
A “pantser” is someone who has no clear direction or plan. They fly by the seat of their pants. Being a “pantser” makes it difficult to be productive and accomplish tasks on time. What does this have to do with the home remodeling industry? No home remodeling company starts out by being what is known as a “pantser”. Most home remodelers take pride in knowing their industry. The problem is that the business of home remodeling continues to evolve and change. If a company does not keep ahead of...
Screened-In Porch Addition – Kirkwood
A screened-in porch addition - Kirkwood porch can often create a three season room for enjoyment and entertaining. This addition has a 2” X 6” Hip roof. It has 1” foam and EIFS on inside and outside to create more warmth of a three season room. Matching the siding on the outside to the rest of the house and tying the addition in well should create the illusion of being original to the house. An addition should never look like an addition if it is done correctly. An original bay window was...
Relationships Cemented by Trust
Roeser Home Remodeling in St. Louis, knows how important it is to build trust between customers and business associates. You might say that trust is the foundation cornerstone, or cement for any great relationship. Families, friendships, and business partnerships all need that one element to thrive and be successful. Yet, trust isn’t always easy to come by. It requires hard work and sometimes years to build and maintain. Home remodeling is no different. Trust is a key element needed to...
Bathroom Remodel – Clayton
This amazing historical home needed some modern convenience for guest who visited. These homeowners are world travelers and are inspired by the Asian Culture. They love the mission look, but also wanted to bring some elements from the Asian design to this bathroom they use for guest. They contracted Roeser Home Remodeling about their bathroom remodel. Flanked by two bedrooms, this bath has an entry from each adjoining room. It also has a large walk-in linen closet they wanted to keep- so...
Did I Hear You Correctly? How to Make a Success of Your Remodeling Project – Through Effective Communication
Roeser Home Remodeling of St. Louis realizes the idea of effective communication is not new. Most of us would agree that for any relationship to be a success, there must be good communication. We must be able to hear correctly. Take for example a couple who were very different in their communicating style. They even joked that when she heard him talk, all she heard was, Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah. When he heard her talk, all he heard was Eek Eek Eek Eek Eek. Was one style of communication any...
What Makes a Home Remodel Project Successful?
People measure success in various ways. A baby taking its first steps, a child learning to read, a runner in a race placing first, graduating high school or college… depending on who you talk to, accomplishing these tasks can all be considered success. Is success then, a matter of opinion? How do you measure the success of a home remodeling project? In the beginning, it may be like that baby taking its first steps. Getting the project off the ground might be a little wobbly at first. As the...
Are We There Yet? How Long is this Remodel Going to Take?
People are impatient. I know, it’s hard to believe. In the real world, people really only want to hear what they want to hear. It is the same in the home remodeling world. It is easy to be impatient. You have a vision of what you want your home to look like. You want it done yesterday. Yes, yesterday. Roeser Home Remodeling of St. Louis understands the frustration that comes with any home remodeling project. Let’s face it. This is our business and we are excellent at what we do, but this is...
Closet Remodel – Ladue
Roeser Home Remodeling implemented this Closet Remodel for a Ladue couple. Mirrored and Matching “His and Her” Walk-in Closets were designed from the Wellborn Closet Line. White finish and with only “Hers” being shown here- each as their own space for hanging and/or folding items. A bench was created under an existing window for sitting purposes and opposite of that a floor to ceiling shelving unit houses shoes, purses, and plastic bins for organized accessories. Each unit contains a pull out...
Bathroom Remodel – Kirkwood
Saving for a new bathroom remodel was a long-time dream of this Kirkwood homeowner. Stuck in time, the original bathroom may have been serving its purpose but not with an enjoyable environment. Starting with Wellborn’s Premier Line- the Seville Square Series in Maple was the Vanity choice. To give it furniture look small corner feet were added to each front corner of the cabinet. A Sienna Charcoal finish was selected and blending the Top Knobs hardware in the bronze tones gives the cabinet...