Remodeling 101

One of life’s biggest questions: What makes a house a home?

What happens when you’ve outgrown home? Do you remodel one room, build an addition or purchase a lot and custom build?

Remodeling can transform your space from the inside out or focus on exterior upgrades and

additions. Endurance Build & Remodel has done it all. We asked our builders, contractors and clients for their best “big picture” advice about beginning a home remodeling project.  

Bathroom, basement and kitchen projects

A whole-home renovation offers the comfort and convenience of the home you know and love and meets your family’s changing needs.

• Kitchen remodels feature new, energy-efficient appliances and layouts that make food

  prep, storage and clean-up easier. An upgraded dine-in kitchen creates space for kids to

  help and brings busy families together.

• Basement potential? If your home and foundation are in good shape, consider

  remodeling a partially finished or unfinished basement to include a bathroom, bedroom, recreation space—or all three.

• A renovated or new bathroom(s) creates privacy and comfort for growing families, teens

  and houseguests. New plumbing and appliances can help reduce utility costs and your

  home’s carbon footprint.

• Extensive interior remodeling projects can begin anytime from late summer

  (August/September) to early spring (March/April).

Look outside

Exterior remodeling projects get results and get noticed. They increase your home’s square

footage and may even reduce your carbon footprint.

• Decks and outdoor kitchens and living rooms are trends to watch. They offer flexibility

  when it comes to entertaining during Wisconsin’s warmer summer and autumn months.

  See our blog post about using natural lumber or composite wood for decks and siding.

• New siding gives your entire home a makeover and provides additional protection from

  water damage, pests and other environmental factors. Sparkling, sealed and easy-to-

  operate windows enhance this look and may reduce energy costs. Read more on our

  blog.

• Exterior projects begin and end, weather permitting, during the late-spring to early-

  autumn months.

Focus on four

Endurance Build & Remodel contractors, designers and carpenters are trusted craftspeople, experienced in renovations and custom construction projects of all sizes. Four things Team Endurance asks every client to consider:

• Budget – From your current savings and credit rating to home equity and home

  construction loans and interest rates, how much can you invest? Is this number flexible?

  Can you spend more to get exactly what you’re looking for? Multi-room and kitchen remodeling projects are more extensive and cost-intensive projects than bathroom or bedroom remodels, typically. Set a ballpark budget for each room if you’re remodeling several spaces.

• Timeline – Price and availability of construction materials can vary due to supply-and-

  demand. Please keep in mind that factors outside your/our control may affect

  remodeling-project timelines. A remodeling project can take three to six months and contractors may work inside your home—often. Make plans to accommodate your routine during remodeling: minimizing construction noise, waiting for new appliances to be delivered and installed, etc.

• Trust – We recommend research: company reviews, builder/contractor interviews, visits

  to showrooms and model homes. Choose a team who is licensed, insured, and has a

  track record of reliability and transparency. You’re trusting them with your dream

  home!

• Vision – Make a list of your family’s non-negotiable needs and wants. Things like

  privacy, sustainability, storage and outdoor space—every client’s list is unique. What

  home renovations best meet your family’s changing needs?

Create a vision or mood board. Choose a theme that ties your remodeling needs

together, fits your lifestyle and your home’s architecture: bungalow, cottage,

midcentury, multi-use spaces, smart-home design, etc. Collecting color swatches,

appliance reviews, and a list of unique amenities—self-cleaning bidet or coffee

station—is a fun, low-cost way to jump start your remodel. Your vision gives contractors

and designers an overall guide of your needs and wants even if it changes over time. 

Let's talk

Working with Endurance Build & Remodel means you’ll have a trusted partner at every point of the process. Our team offers decades of experience as craftspeople, builders and project managers. Questions we’ll consider, together, include:

• Does your basement have remodeling potential?

• How old is your current home? Can it weather a whole-home or partial renovation?

• Is your family growing or are you looking to age in place?

Let’s get started. Contact Justin to schedule a conversation that brings you one step closer to home sweet home.