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R E MO D E L P O R T L A N D M A G A Z I N E
Trends of the times
By Jon Bell
Rebuild LLC
did just about everything
that could be done to the 1917 Alameda
Ridge home that’s on this year’s tour:
seismic upgrades, spray foam insulation,
a fireplace retrofit, a basement bathroom,
French doors — you name it.
“I walked into a shell of a house,” says
Todd Hertner
, owner of Rebuild. “There’s
literally nothing that didn’t get at least
some attention.”
At the same time, though, nothing that
Rebuild did to the home was over-the-top.
“It’s really accessible to people,” says
Hertner. “Every single room could be had in
your own house.”
Such remodels — perhaps a tad more
practical, a hint less luxurious — have
become fairly regular these days, as have
phased projects and those that homeown-
ers plan to enjoy themselves and hope add
long-term value to their homes.
“People are really trying to build greater
value into what they’re getting,” says
Mitch
Stanley
, president of
Stanley Renovation
& Design
.
While not necessarily new, homeowners
have learned to embrace the phased re-
model as a way to not only save money, but
to lay the groundwork for future projects,
too. Remodeling firms like
Arciform
have
long been open to breaking projects up
into various phases, which can help make a
remodel more affordable and manageable.
“Phasing can be a great solution to the
stress of going through a big remodel,”
says
Steve Klingerman
, president of
T.H.E.
Remodel Group
.
Klingerman’s project on this year’s tour is
a three-phase one involving a full kitchen
and living area remodel — including cork
flooring and a new stacked stone fireplace
— upstairs carpeting and a bathroom.
Klingerman says the phasing aspect of the
project came in part from the homeowners’
desire to have certain areas ready for the
holidays, but also so they could take a little
breather in between projects.
“I think all the details of one project can
sometimes wear you out,” Klingerman says.
“It can get overwhelming, to the point
where you just need to take a break.”
Klingerman suggests always drawing up
a master plan for a remodel that includes
everything you’d want to accomplish. If that
ends up exceeding your budget or taxing
your timeline, talk to your remodeler about
phasing. Also, when you’re in the midst of
one project, think ahead and consider in-
stalling plumbing or electrical connections
now for projects you may do in the future.
“Having a master plan for things like that
is always good,” Klingerman says, “especial-
ly if you’re thinking down the road.”
More than ever, homeowners are
going for value and taking their time
by embracing the phased remodel
“Phasing can be a great
solution to the stress of going
through a big remodel,”
—Steve Klingerman, president of
T.H.E. Remodel Group
PHO T O : Re bu i l d , L L C
PHO T O : A r c i f o r m
New windows and spray foam insulation ensure that
this entry and living room will be functional and
energy efficient for years to come.
Read more about
this home by Rebuild, LLC on page 12.
An open floor plan maximized the existing footprint and created a flow that reflected the character of the home.
Read more about this home by Arciform on page 14.