Archive for the “Remodel Tips” Category

Renewal Takes Home 5 REX Awards and 2 Chrysalis Awards!

Renewal Remodels & Additions has recently been awarded five 2013 Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) and two Chrysalis Awards! At the 16th annual REX Award banquet, Renewal took home awards for the Bathroom Remodel under 25k, Kitchen Remodel between 30-60k, Kitchen Remodel between 60-125k , Whole House Remodel 150-300k, and Whole House Remodel under 150k categories. The quality of craftsmanship and service Renewal Remodels & Additions strives for has been recognized by the awards banquet several times, resulting in being awarded over 65 REX awards since 2001. The banquet was held on Tuesday, May 21st at the Fircrest Country Club, where awards… Continue Reading →

Creative Storage Ideas for Loft Beds

Everyone loves a nice tidy room, but that goal becomes increasingly difficult the more stuff we buy for our homes. Loft beds are wonderful investments for anyone trying to save a little space while still being creative. Here are a few ideas to utilize your space the most efficiently. Drawers Install some built-in drawers! Many loft beds have this option available for buyers. Whether you choose few or many drawers, they are extremely useful for storing clothes, sheets, and more. Have a small space like a loft? Purchase a loft bed and install several built-in drawers to replace your dresser…. Continue Reading →

Remodeling Spring: Decks

As the sunshine has us outdoors more often, you may find it’s time to give your deck a face lift. The team at Renewal Remodels & Additions is passionate about updating all parts of homes, and is always here for help! Check out some creative and interesting decks from across the globe for some inspiration, here. Interesting in remodeling your deck? Give the team at Renewal Remodels & Additions a call at 253-682-1990 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today!  

Lemon Oatmeal Bars

Spring has us in the mood for light and refreshing treats. This quick oatmeal lemon bar recipe is not only delicious, but incredibly easy! Take a peek and enjoy for your self: Ingredients 1/2 C cold butter 1 pouch Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix 1 egg 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp lemon zest 1/4 C lemon juice Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square pan with non-stick spray. Combine the cookie mix and butter in a large bowl with a large fork or hand-held blender, then add the egg and stir until crumbly. Divide the dough… Continue Reading →

Stoping Acrylic Paint Carpet Stains

Updating your home is fun and exciting, but even the simplest projects can result in complicated messes. Spilling paint on carpet is a particularly nasty problem, and can result in permanent stains if not treated immediately. Acrylic paint spills are almost guaranteed stains with their quick drying properties. Wondering how you can avoid these stains? Check out this awesome how-to: Place a paper towel around the spill to keep it isolated. Blot the spill with paper towels, soaking up as much as possible. Don’t rub! Using a fresh paper towel, blot the spill with glycerin until the paint starts coming up. Any residue?… Continue Reading →

Updating Your Kitchen With a DIY

Remodeling is something we are passionate about at Renewal Remodels & Additions. Needless to say, we love DIY projects and were completely blown away by using chalkboard to write recipes on the kitchen walls! Not only is it simple, but extremely inexpensive. You can either purchase your own chalkboard or make your own (which we recommend). The only thing you’ll need to make your own is some chalk paint, which you can make in any color to match your kitchen. Interested in the how-to for chalk paint? Check out this great blog on A Beautiful Mess. Inspired to remodel your kitchen? The… Continue Reading →