The Greater Phoenix chapter of the National association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) awarded  the Contractor of the Year award for both 2011 & 2012 for interior and kitchen remodeling on this home to Homework Remodels.

I had the opportunity to record this video walk through of one of most unique kitchen remodels.

This kitchen has many unique features, including a mix of renovated and custom cabinetry, soapstone counter tops, and a custom made concrete tile floor.

For more info and photos visit our
2012 Contractor of the Year Kitchen.

Things are moving right along on the home addition we are doing in Ahwatukee.

The following video will give you a sneak preview of the inside as we install the electrical, plumbing and air conditioning.

You can see more about this project in our featured project section.

Work is under way on our latest project in Ahwatukee.

We are building a 600+ square foot Mother-In Law addition.  We have already installed all of the underground plumbing, and poured the slab, so that we can move forward next week on framing the structure.

To insure that there would be no damage to the driveway, we brought in this special truck to pump the concrete up and over the driveway.

See more info and photos of our Mother-In-Law Addition.

This is a special heads up for our fans of mid century modern style. Coming up on October 8th ~ 10th tours will be available of some of the most unique mid century modern neighborhoods in the southwest located in Palm Springs California..

The tour is conducted by a guide who is knowledgeable about the local renowned modernist architects and their striking architecture, as well as Palm Springs' fascinating 90-year history as a glamorous destination and celebrity outpost. The three-hour bus tour focuses on the exteriors of dozens of residential homes and commercial mid-century modern buildings throughout Palm Springs. Participants will learn the history of Palm Springs' architecture and the celebrated architects that put modernism on the map. As ground zero for mid-century modern architecture, and with the world's largest concentration of mid-century modern architecture, participants will see why Palm Springs draws modernism aficionados from around the world.

My wife and I took this tour in February 2010 during the Palm Springs modernism week.We had a great time and would recommend the bus tour in October or during Modernism week in February 2012.

If you're concerned about the glass in your home or business creating an easy opportunity for a break-in, you'll want to view these videos showcasing a unique window film that protects your home from the sun and unwanted intruders.

I was recently asked about replacing a few windows in a historic home in the Roosevelt neighborhood in central Phoenix. The homeowners want to be as accurate as possible in replacing the windows and remodeling their home. We may end up looking for reclaimed windows from another historic home, building our own windows using the traditional sash, pulleys and weights, or considering new windows.

Pella windows are most often used when the historic look of an all wood window is important without the historic mechanics. Most of the other major window companies offer wood windows with metal cladding on the outside for protection from the elements.

The Kolbe window company is one company that does offer an all wood historic style window that does use the traditional sash and pulley system. They build both single and double hung varieties and offer true divided lights rather than external grids. The following video gives a great introduction to their historic style windows.

This video was taken in the last days of our interior remodel in this north Scottsdale home. The video shows how the new faux finished walls complement the travertine flooring as well as the faux finished cabinetry throughout the home.

We're doing the final details on this major home remodel in Westbrook Village. We've done everything from adding on to the front of the home to totally remodeling the kitchen and both bathrooms.

Check out our video to see how things are coming along.