New Year, New Home Improvements

December 4, 2015 | Basement Finishing

It’s that time of year… People are making their New Year’s resolutions about everything from weight loss to job promotions. However, have you considered what home improvements should be on your to-do list for the coming year? Could an updated kitchen or remodeled bathroom be a goal worth having? If so, consider getting a free home improvement design consultation and quote from our team at Booher Remodeling Company. Our in-house designers and general contractors can help you determine whether your home remodeling dreams are reachable goals in the coming year. We’ll walk you through your options and give you a quote for anything from basement finishing to bathroom remodeling. Our team consists of everyone you’ll need, from the initial consultation to the general contractors who put on the finishing touches. We can work with you to design the perfect kitchen and stay within your time and budget constraints. However, if … Continued

Home Improvement Tips For The Holidays

November 26, 2015 | Bathroom Remodeling

As the holiday season draws near, it is time to start thinking about opening our homes to family and friends. How will you be preparing your home for the influx of visitors and all the celebrations? Your friends at Booher Remodeling Company have a few helpful home improvement suggestions to help you sail through the season. Finish off the DIY. If you are the do-it-yourself type, make sure that any unfinished projects get wrapped up, cleaned up and put away before company arrives and starts tripping over your paint cans. If you’ve taken on more than you can complete, call in a local home improvement specialist who can complete the job quickly and professionally. Don’t start any major renovations. While you may be dreaming of overhauling your kitchen or tearing out your bathroom, now is not the time to start a major home remodeling project. Unless you want to skip … Continued

Senior-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling

October 20, 2015 | Home Improvement

As a follow-up to our recent blog on designing senior-friendly bathrooms, we felt a blog about senior-friendly kitchens for those who choose to age in their own homes would be appropriate. Kitchen remodeling to empower older folks to live independently and safely does take some forethought but it does not need to be complicated or expensive. The professional designers at Booher Remodeling Company in Indianapolis take into account each client’s current requirements in addition to potential obstacles that may come up. Sound and light. Hearing and vision are two of the most common challenges for seniors. Kitchen areas including prep stations, cooktop, and sink must be well-lit and electronic devices like timers and smoke detectors need to be loud enough to hear. Easy, pain-free opening. Another common ailment as we age is arthritis and joint pain. Long-handles rather than small knobs on drawers, levered door handles rather than doorknobs, and levered … Continued

Senior-Friendly Bathroom Renovations

October 9, 2015 | Bathroom Design

With more and more seniors choosing to stay in their homes rather than moving into care facilities, ensuring that the home is safe and secure is extremely important. One of the most important spaces to consider when designing a barrier-free home for aging in place is the bathroom. At Booher Remodeling Company of Indianapolis, we know what needs to be taken into consideration during bathroom remodeling and we are happy to work with our clients to create a home where they can age gracefully. Some of the factors our designers take into account when remodeling a bathroom for seniors include: Our clients’ current physical and health needs and their anticipated needs. Bathroom doors should measure 36” for easy access. We recommend that you have at least one full bath on the main floor of the house. This should include a toilet and either a tub or shower. Keeping in mind … Continued

Kids In The Kitchen

September 24, 2015 | Home Improvement

Most kids love to help out in the kitchen, as long as it’s made to feel fun and rewarding. Often, all it takes is an invitation and they will come running to join in on dinner duty. If you are undertaking a kitchen remodeling project, this is the perfect time to create a family-friendly space where your kids are comfortable and where you all want to spend time as a family. What are the benefits of children helping out in the kitchen? They learn essential life skills. Not only are they learning about food and cooking, working in the kitchen teaches basic math principles and develops new vocabulary as well. Spending quality time together making and sharing meals and snacks can solidify family bonds. In the long term, youngsters who spend time in the kitchen will learn to clean up after themselves and to appreciate the work that goes into … Continued

Surviving Your Home Improvement Project

August 26, 2015 | Home Improvement

Are you preparing to tackle kitchen remodeling? Or maybe you’re ready to rip out your master bathroom sink—along with everything else? Embarking on a home improvement project is no small thing, so you want to do all you can to prepare yourself and make the most of it. We at Booher Remodeling Company want to give you a few tips on surviving home remodeling.

3 Benefits of a Bathroom Designer

August 18, 2015 | Bathroom Design

Before you go knocking down walls or ripping our your bathroom vanity, consider the value of hiring a professional design team for your bathroom remodel. We at Booher Remodeling Company can give you three reasons why a bathroom designer is helpful to you, the homeowner.

The Cost of Kitchen Remodeling

July 31, 2015 | Indianapolis

Did you recently move into a new-to-you home, but the previous occupant’s kitchen design is a bit dated? Maybe you have lived in your home for a while, but things are starting to look worn or losing their functionality. You need more space. (Plus, you’ve had your eye on that professional-grade gas stove and drop-in kitchen sink…) Many people dream of kitchen remodeling but wonder about the costs involved. At Booher Remodeling Company, each kitchen remodel is different, so costs can vary quite a bit from project to project. However, we wanted to share some industry data with you so you can get a rough idea of what kitchen remodeling might cost.

Designing the Perfect Kitchen

July 8, 2015 | Indianapolis

You’ve been waiting for your dream kitchen, and you’re ready for kitchen remodeling to get underway. However, before you start knocking down walls, you want to make sure you have a kitchen design concept that you love. The sheer number of choices available overwhelms many of our clients at Booher Remodeling Company. Are you among them?

6 Reasons to Finish Your Basement

June 25, 2015 | Basement Finishing

Have you been debating whether to finish your basement? Are you wondering whether the cost is really worth it? We at Booher Remodeling Company want to give you a few reasons why basement remodeling is a home improvement you should consider.