Come Meet Us at the St. Charles Builders Home & Remodeling Show
Looking for ideas and expert advice for your next home remodeling project? Thinking about remodeling or adding on but aren’t sure how to get started? Head to the St. Charles Convention Center for the 36th annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show. We’ll be there at Booth #716! The Area’s Largest Fall Home Event Though we’ve […]
Deck Remodeling in St. Louis: The Top Questions to Ask
By Ron Mifflin, Estimator Nothing is more pleasant than spending summer and autumn days and evenings enjoying the outdoors in the Greater St. Louis area than from a deck. The outdoors literally becomes an extension to your house. As it always seems to be the case, though, leisure and luxury come with a price. Like […]
Get Engaging Front Porch Design for Your St. Louis Home
A porch is much more than a deck with a roof on it. While some may be designed as simply as that, a great front porch design is more like an indoor room. It just happens to be missing windows and walls. Flooring on porches is more finished than on decks, porch ceilings have an […]
The Psychology of Color and Interior Design: An Artful Relationship in St. Louis
Color is an exciting and powerful design tool that can make your home feel more calm, cool, comfortable, or theatrical. Studies show that up to 90% of the snap judgments people make about products are based on color alone. That’s because certain colors trigger a subconscious emotional reaction based on personal experience. Want to make […]
How to Incorporate Universal Design in Your St. Louis Home
Barely a blip on the public’s radar a decade ago, universal design is now a hot industry in St. Louis. The concept, which allows people to safely stay in their own homes as they age, is a popular one with boomers and seniors determined to stay put rather than enter a nursing home or move […]
Kitchen Remodel Trends You Need to Know About in St. Louis
It wasn’t all that long ago that kitchens were hidden rooms in the back of the house where meals were prepared and pots and pans were washed. Fast forward to today’s kitchen, a focal point and hub of the home where everyone gathers first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Kitchen design […]
Basement Remodeling Ideas For Your St. Louis Home
Does it feel like your home is bursting at the seams? If your family needs more living space, or if you’ve always wanted to make better use of an often-neglected area, why not tap into the potential of your home’s basement? Remodeling the basement in your Greater St. Louis area home to include a bedroom, […]
Greater St. Louis Area Living: Inspiring Outdoor Living Space Ideas
Creating a relaxing and stylish outdoor living space for your Greater St. Louis area home can greatly increase its appeal and value while providing an oasis for family and friends to enjoy for years to come. The best outdoor living space ideas strike a happy medium between low-maintenance and high-function. Whether you plan on adding […]
Do I Need An Architect or Designer For a St. Louis Renovation?
A common question from clients is “Do I need an architect for a renovation?” It is a fair one to pose, but our answer is usually “maybe or maybe not.” That is not trying to evade the question it is just that there are many variables that need to be considered before determining if an […]
J.T. McDermott Remodeling Contractors | Types of Home Remodeling Projects in St. Louis
As a full-service design-build remodeling contractor, J.T. McDermott has to be flexible and responsive when a client asks us to renovate their home. The scope of the project depends on the wishes of the homeowner. From complete kitchen and bathroom remodels, finishing out basements, to adding extra rooms, there are few types of home remodeling […]