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When you get home after a long, hard day at work where do you go first? Usually, the kitchen, because its time to make dinner for the family. And, what can stress you out more than a long day of work and traffic? A small, dysfunctional, unorganized kitchen. Since the kitchen is the place where family and friends gather the most, so why not consider a new, beautiful, functional and organized space?

At Foster Remodeling we specialize in designing and transforming your current kitchen into a beautiful room that reveals your style. CLICK HERE to check out some of our kitchen remodels.

Whether you have some ideas of your own, or you need a little bit of creative influence, we are here to help. Our proven process has had clients coming back to us time and time again. You will work with one of our Design Consultants throughout the entire process. Your consultant will be with you from your initial consultation, to the design process, budgeting, product selections, contract signing, construction and the final walk-through. We want to understand your needs and help bring your dreams to life.

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Consider the kitchen. It is ultimately utilitarian and yet immensely more than just a place for preparing food. The kitchen is a place of warmth, familial closeness, and security. It is no wonder that this room is repeatedly referred to as the heart of the home.

In an upward spiral, technological advances have made it a far easier place in which to accomplish basic kitchen chores faster, more efficiently, and with better results. Thousands of outstanding home products, from cabinets, counters, and floors to incredibly efficient appliances, have made the kitchen a work of beauty-and science.

And kitchens have expanded their role. Todays kitchens have become entertainment centers, media rooms, dining rooms, and home offices. Though life spins ever faster, with family members often occupying separate orbits, the kitchen has come to exert a kind of domestic gravity, pulling us together in an environment that is simultaneously active, comfortable, and nurturing.

For these reasons, getting a kitchen remodeling project done right is critically important. As you embark on your kitchen remodeling project, strive to achieve a kitchen that answers all your needs, and more-over, is the physical embodiment of the lifestyle you want for yourself and your family. The kitchen remodeling process may seem daunting at times, but, when you reach your end goal, youre sure to find it was well worth all the dreaming, scheming, and hard work.

Enjoy every minute.

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As a San Antonio remodeler we are often asked what are some average cost for a given remodeling project. The cost of any remodeling project will vary depending on the type of materials used and the overall complexity of the project. The design of the project can also determine the resale value of the project along with the recouped cost estimates. The following numbers are averages based on remodeling projects completed in the past year.

Minor Midrange Kitchen Remodel

Job Cost $20,321 | Resale Value $15,083 | Cost Recouped 74.2%

Major Midrange Kitchen Remodel

Job Cost $53,452 | Resale Value $39,436 | Cost Recouped 73.8%

Major Upscale Kitchen Remodel

Job Cost $107,066 | Resale Value $70,138 | Cost Recouped 65.5%

Averages based on Remodeling Cost vs Value Report 2012-13

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Let our experienced and dynamic kitchen remodeling experts guide you through the process of creating your dream kitchen. Our remodeling construction company specializes in kitchen transformations throughout the Portland Metro area, including NE Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, West Linn, and Oregon City.Were also busy in Clark County, with projects in Vancouver and Battleground. Contact us for more information about how our project management services can meet your kitchen remodeling needs.

Portland Remodeling Project: Kitchen Renovation Rich colors and accents, along with luxury appliance and countertop choices, make this Portland kitchen remodel a top-notch example of how a homeowners dream can become a reality.

Portland Kitchen Remodel It doesnt get much better than this wonderful example of maximizing space and utility in a kitchen redesign, with top-shelf materials and appliances creating an inspiring gathering space in this Portland home.

East County Family Room Addition and Kitchen Remodel This Portland area kitchen renovation showcases a bright, open kitchen designone of our favorite Portland kitchen remodels.

Inviting SW Portland Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel Our kitchen design team created a rich and warm space in this SW Portland home.

Clackamas Cherry Kitchen Remodel This project incorporated some very unique design elements, including heated floors, LED lighting, a full height glass backsplash, architectural feature over the sink, granite accents and deep wall cabinets. This is a good example of a clients kitchen remodeling ideas coming together with our teams expertise to make kitchen remodel dreams come true.

Vancouver Kitchen Remodel This kitchen remodeling project in Vancouver included an affordable kitchen bump-out, with stylish countertops and accents.

Portland Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel Light and bright, this kitchen renovation represents the meeting of modern kitchen design ideas with mid-century Portland charm. A kitchen remodeling classic.

SE Portland Galley Kitchen Remodel Rich wood accents combine with carefully chosen lighting elements and countertops to create this homeowners dream kitchen.

Light and Bright Kitchen Remodeling Project Counter space is king in this vivid and airy Portland kitchen remodel.

French Provincial Kitchen Remodel This Milwaukie home remodel showcases classical accents and woodworking.

Modern Kitchen and Family Room Remodel This Portland home remodeling project reimagined the kitchen and family space for these happy clients.

NE Portland Bungalow Remodel This popular NE Portland remodeling project demonstrates our teams expertise in re-designing and upgrading period homes in Portlands classical neighborhoods.

Trendy North Portland Whole Home Remodel Vibrant wood floors, recessed lighting and creamy accents combine to create a kitchen renovation to remember.

Vancouver Whole Home Remodel with Master Suite Addition This Vancouver remodeling project included a creatively redesigned kitchen and living space.

Country Club Galley Kitchen This beautiful home remodel in a country club setting included a galley kitchen, dining room and family room remodel.

Entertainers Dream Kitchen Greens and fairways provide beautiful country club views through the windows of this Portland area kitchen remodeling project.

SW Portland Contemporary Remodel This Portland kitchen remodel included a redesigned and remodeled great room in a contemporary style.

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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a full-service interior home improvement company that specializes in bathroom and kitchen remodeling for homeowners throughout the United States. Here at DreamMaker, we believe our remodeling projects do more for our customers than simply improve the look of their homes. Our work enhances our customers lives by providing them with a home thats more comfortable and better suited to their functional needs both now and for many years to come.

So, how can we make your kitchen or bath remodeling dreams come true? First, a representative will sit down with you during an initial design consultation to identify which elements you dislike in your current space and gain a full understanding of your hopes and desires for the ultimate bathroom or kitchen renovation. DreamMaker will then help you tackle these issues and create a rejuvenated space that fulfills your practical needs as well as your aesthetic preferences, regardless of whether you want to complete a full-scale renovation or address just a few aspects of the room. Whats more, youll have a dedicated project manager assisting you throughout the entire remodeling process, so youll always have a point of contact for any of your questions or concerns.

When it comes to our bathroom remodel and design services, DreamMaker offers tub-to-shower conversions, tub replacements, walk-in tub installations, shower replacements and more. We also can update sinks, countertops, vanities, cabinets, lighting fixtures, flooring, accent tiles and any other aspect of your bathroom. Some of the kitchen renovation products we offer and install include stainless steel appliances, pull-out and soft-close drawers, tile backsplashes, built-in wine racks, breakfast bars, floor-to-ceiling pantries, recess and hanging lights, wood and tile flooring, countertops and much more. We also specialize in cabinet refacing and new kitchen cabinet installation.

In addition to bathroom and kitchen remodels, DreamMaker also offers a variety of other interior home remodeling services. Our team of home improvement experts can help update utility closets, fireplaces, hallways, home offices, living rooms, entertainment centers, decks or even complete interior whole-house remodels. If youre looking to create a more inviting den/entryway, an outdoor-accessible sunroom or a storage-savvy laundry room, DreamMaker can make your home remodeling dreams come true.

As a company with roots tracing back as far as the 1970s, DreamMaker has the dedication and industry expertise that you can count on. There are several independently owned and operated DreamMaker locations nationwide, allowing our customers to receive one-on-one attention no matter where they live. Our franchises also are dedicated to upholding our Code of Values each and every day to ensure our customers receive the reliable products and quality experience theyve come to expect from DreamMaker.

So, if youre interested in partnering with the home improvement experts at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen to make your bathroom, kitchen or another area of your home the room that youve been dreaming of, contact us today. We would love to schedule you a complimentary consultation at one of our design centers to get your project underway.

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You'll need specialty tools, like this zip tool, to work with vinyl siding.

Don't let the fact that you have vinyl siding deter you from that repair or remodeling project. If you want to shift a window, replace a door or even put on an addition, you can remove, alter and reinstall vinyl siding much more easily than any other type of siding. In this article, we're going to demonstrate how to rework the siding around a new set of windows.

We'll show you how to remove it, install new parts and then cut it, fit it and nail it back up. Most important, we'll show you how to make the installation watertight.

While we'll cover the basics, we won't cover every detail you might run into with your own project. Most manufacturers offer complete instructions; ask for them wherever vinyl siding is sold.

Working with vinyl doesn't require special skills, but you do have to understand the system. The only special tool you'll need for reworking areas is an unlocking tool, often called a zip tool.. (You'll need a snap-lock punch if you intend to cover new areas.) You'll probably need new trim pieces. We bought two typesJ-channel to go around the new, larger windows (Photo 9), and undersill trim (see When to Install Undersill Trim.).You may also need additional siding.

Vinyl siding is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling, observe these fitting and nailing rules.

You'll need a zip tool to remove siding.

Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding, hook the locking edge and pull down. Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it. Lift the unlocked siding to expose the nailing hem of the siding piece below. Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.

The zip tool slides under the siding to unlock it

Drive a flat bar between the nailheads and siding and carefully pull the nails. Then slide the piece down to unlock and remove it. Number each piece and set it aside. Remove siding until you expose enough wall to replace the window.

The beauty of vinyl is that you can remove a piece anywhere on the wall. Locate the piece you want to remove and unlock the one above it with the zip tool (Photo 1 inset). It might be tricky hooking the zip tool onto the locking edge if your siding is tight. Try starting at an end or look for a loose spot. Sometimes you can unzip it just with your fingers. If you're having difficulty with a particular lock, try moving up a course. New vinyl siding is quite flexible, especially in warm weather, but older siding becomes more brittle with age, so work carefully.

It should be easy to slide a flat bar behind the nailheads since they're not driven tight (Photo 2).Don't slide the flat bar behind the siding itself. You'll risk breaking it. You may have to bow each length of vinyl to release its ends from the trim moldings, and you may have to slide short pieces up or down past the window to release them from the J-channel.

Level and tack the new window in place, then cut a piece of aluminum flashing to width so it extends from the new window to overlap the nailing hem of the siding below. Slide the top edge under the window fin, then nail off the fin with roofing nails.

Slide 5-in. wide side flashing under the window's nailing fin. Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in. and extends 2 in. above the window's top. Nail off the window.

Slit the building paper about 2 in. above the window and slide 5-in. wide flashing behind it. Lap it over the side flashing and window nailing fin. Drive roofing nails at each corner to secure it.

Building paper is an important part of the wall's waterproofing. It's a barrier to any water that may work its way behind the siding, so be sure upper pieces lap over lower ones. Tape any tears or holes with housewrap tape (available at home centers).

Flashing is critical for a watertight window or door. Aluminum works best with vinyl. Buy a 10-in.wide roll of aluminum (at home centers), and cut it into 5-in.wide strips for the top and sides of the window. The width of the bottom flashing will vary. It must go under the window nailing fin and lap over the nailing hem of the vinyl siding (Photo 3). This will direct water to the front of the siding.

When you're done flashing the window, stand back and imagine water running down the wall. Start above the window and visually check that all building papers and flashing lap over the piece below it so water can't run behind.

Cut a section of new J-channel 2 in. longer than the width of the window. Mark out a notch 1 in. in from each end and deeply score the inner cutting line with a utility knife.

Make the last two cuts with snips. Bend the tab back and forth to snap it off (see Photo 8).

Position the J-channel under the window. Cut and position an undersill trim if necessary (see "When to Use Undersill Trim."). Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. through the middle of the slots. Don't drive them tight. The trim pieces should slide back and forth slightly.

Cut the side J-channel 2 in. longer than the height of the window. Make the miter cut on the bottom with shears. Cut a 1-in. notch on the top end as you did on the bottom J-channel. Lap the side over the bottom as shown. Drive roofing nails every 8 to 10 in. to secure it.

Cut 45-degree miters in the side J-channel

Cut the top J-channel 2 in. longer than the window width. Cut and bend the profile shown (see detail) on both ends. Lap it over the sides as shown and nail it into place.

Cut and notch J-channel to fit over the top of the window.

You have to wrap the window with vinyl J-channel to divert water and to cover the ends of the siding (Photo 9).You'll probably have to buy new strips for this. Start with the bottom piece and work up to the top (Photos 6 10). Make sure the pieces overlap to keep out water.

Mitered corners give a clean and finished appearance. Be extra careful to fit the top channel correctly over the side pieces (Photo 10) because a lot of water can run over these joints.

Because the siding is beveled, the cut edge under a window may end up about 1/2 in. out from the wall. If it falls 1/4 in. or less away, add the undersill trim to lock it in place (shown). If it falls more than 1/4 in. away, skip the undersill trim and simply rely on the J-channel.

If you're working over foam sheathing, place a piece of plywood between the foam and flat bar to avoid crushing the foam.

Position the siding to be notched below the window. Mark it on each side of the window, allowing an extra 1/4-in. gap on each side for expansion. Measure from the locking tab of the siding below to the undersill trim to determine the depth of the notch.

Cut through the nailing hem with shears, then score deeply along the rip line with a utility knife. Bend back the piece to snap off the notch.

Position the notched piece under the window, sliding it into the undersill trim and pushing the butt edge against the locking tab in the lower siding course to snap it in place. Make sure the top edge is on the layout line, then drive roofing nails at each stud.

Drive nails so that the exposed shank equals the thickness of two layers of siding (1/16 in. to 1/8 in.). Don't drive nails all the way in.

Measure and notch the top piece over the window. If necessary, put a butt joint above the window to make it easier to install these final pieces. Lock the piece to the one below it, then nail it into place.

Finally, pull the last loose piece down and over the lock with the zip tool. Using your hand, push or pound the piece to lock it back into place. Work the piece into the lock down its length.

Maneuvering long pieces of vinyl into place can be tricky. Push one end of longer pieces into the trim, then bow the siding slightly and guide the other end into the trim.

Then slide it up and snap the butt into the locking edge of the piece below. Feed the shorter pieces alongside the window into the channel at the top of the window, and slide them down into position. Installing the piece above the window (Photo 15) was especially tricky because it was also the last piece (it would have been easier to remove one more course above).

We had to cut the piece and put a joint directly above the window. Then we cut a long length of extra siding to complete the row. Be sure to overlap butt joints 1 in. This method wouldn't work if you had to splice in new vinyl, because the colors wouldn't match.

Remove a piece of siding and identify it. Take it to a siding retailer or distributor. They'll identify the brand and style and should be able to direct you to the right source. Unfortunately, vinyl siding fades with age, so an exact color match may be impossible.

Be sure to save and reuse all the siding you remove. The trim pieces aren't as critical. If you have to add new siding, position it in an obscure spot, like the base of a wall or behind the garage. In fact, you may want to re-side an entire wall with new vinyl.

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