These are literally the photos from the MLS- meaning they look a lot better than the state the house was actually in hahaa. And this is how the story began, We knew we had a long road ahead of us, and a tight budget, but we also saw the potential, and so we started the journey. There are lots of...

The floors were much much worse than what they appear to be in this photo

That was the entry to the kitchen... keep this image in mind as you look at the after photos/videos

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Oh yeah, and of course there was popcorn ceiling throughout.... always remember to have an asbestos sample taken BEFORE removing any popcorn ceiling- this material can be extremely dangerour when not handled properly (unless your home was built after 1984, which is when it was removed from...

This will go on to become a beautiful new bathroom with a double shower head and double vanity, but we're getting ahead of ourselves :)

We weren't instantly sure what to do here. On one hand, the jacuzzi and bathroom (behind the half wall) were in working condition, but we felt this space could be better profited from. That's when Nareg, our in house architect came in the picture, keep following the project to see his sketches and...

LOTSSS of work needed here

Bad framing, very bad framing- don't cut corners, make sure you're building on a healthy and strong foundation so your work and money lasts for generations

This is the kitchen, laundry and dining room areas. Show-casing what walls we can remove easily and inexpensively

In order to plan ahead, first you need to visualize the existing space- this is a layout of the existing house. This is what we used to re-imagine the space

Another look at the initial design. Spoiler alert... we changed the cabinets after seeing the color palette on the design

These are the blue prints for the cabinet installers, with these our crews can install 100% according to plan. We also bring our crew 1 week prior to installation to do a final check up that everything is in place and ready for installation date, sometimes outlets for example are placed a bit out...

Another rendition of hand-sketched plans to later go into the hands of our trusty in-house architect

It's great to have a good idea of what you want as a home-owner, before you go into the project. It helps set expectations with your contractor, align your desires with options given along the way, and help focus your decisions. From the contractor side, when a home owner has a sketch, be it hand...

We also opened up the dining area, and changed the cabinets to...

Navy blue! We matched the color on the front door and the back yard gate, as well as the master bathroom tile and vanity- giving the home a motif as you travel through it

Each bedroom is equipped with remote-controlled fans and lights

Simple and majestic

Completely new room added on the left, using existing space, and a complete bathroom remodel on the right

Luxurious backyard with ample space for whatever your heart desires. Who knows, maybe next we'll put a pool in here..

Chicken wire and tar paper on shower walls are the primary waterproofing agents. They're installed right before tile

We said it before and we'll say it again- check your framing and foundation BEFORE you progress with the build

Drywall delivery

New electrical wires, and new framing for master suite

Gotta love choosing paint swabs!

Choosing materials, or as we like to call it, "Field Trips", are key to getting the elements just right. Remember, you don't want to redo this remodel, so make sure you get it right. Take your time to be confident in your choices, taking home a sample to see it on-site is a great way to be sure of...