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Remodeling Houses or
Building a New One?

Your Resource Guide to Remodeling Houses, Building a New Home, Implementation of Good Design, or Simply Getting Inspiration


Hi there. My name is Gerard. If you've stumbled upon my site, then it probably means you're about to remodel your existing home or build a new dream home. Maybe you're thinking of redesigning a space in one room. Or maybe you're just looking around.

Whatever you're about to do, proper planning will determine your success.

Good Preparation Means

It Gets Done Right & You Add Value

A Well Organized Plan Reduces Stress & Cost


A Plan Helps You to Fulfill Your 'Wish List'


Proper Planning Keeps Your Budget In Check


Planning Ensures the Right Professionals Are Hired


Planning Keeps You Focused on the Schedule

My Outlook

I have been in the renovation and new home construction business for many years. It's been my job to help homeowners see potential in spaces they already own. I've helped build dream homes for people. It's been my job to help people plan their project. I've helped with budgeting and construction time constraints.

I've had to help homeowners understand that when they make changes throughouth the project that delays are almost inevitable.

I've had to teach homeowners that the mess they're gonna live through will go away - and they will survive!

Remodeling houses TV shows make your believe that the project just goes "bing", "bang", "zoom" and that's it, you're all done. What they don't show you is all the planning, all the re-do's, all the changes, over-budget allowances, contractors not showing up on time, etc, etc. It's TV!

But you're living in reality. And there is a lot more to it.

I carry a strong belief in great planning. It doesn't mean that your project will go flawless but it does mean that will you save yourself time, money and "lots of headaches" when you've planned ahead properly!

Come visit often.

Yours Truly,
Gerard O'Rourke
Publisher of Remodeling-Houses.Info



New Pages
www.remodeling-houses.info adds relevant information about design, remodeling and new home construction.

Build Your Own House
Did you build your own house? Have you remodeled a house recently? Have you considered sharing your story with all of us?

Can I Help With Your Remodeling or New Home Construction Project?
Can I help you with your new home or remodeling project? I have been in the designing/project management business for many years. Ask me any question. I can help.

Extreme Home Makeover? A Simple Renovation? What Will It Be?
Are you planning an extreme home makeover or a simple little room remodeling project? Do you know what you want to achieve with your building project? It's about knowing what you need to accomplish.

House Construction Details
House construction details are one of my biggest pet peeves in the design business. Builders have made subdivisions appear faceless.

New House Floor Plans
New house floor plans need to consider the daily routines and activities of the occupants of the dwelling. Whether you’re remodelling or building an entirely new house, these become considerations.

Window Design
Window design is important to get right. Window placement has an affect on light into the home. It affects how you’ll lay furniture in your rooms. Sun orientation affects heating & cooling costs.

The Roof Pitch Has An Impact on House Design
Do you realize the impact a roof pitch has on a house? Do you know the difference between a 4 in 12 pitch and a 10 in 12 roof pitch?

Transitional Space from Outdoors to Indoors
Transitional space is a term we designers use to use to explain the space “in-between” the exterior to the interior. It’s the link between the two spaces.

Kitchen Ideas
Need some great kitchen ideas? Kitchens are the epicentre of your home. It’s the happy place. You eat, drink, prepare food and chat there. Plan your new kitchen for your family's daily life.

Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
If you need bathroom remodeling ideas, I can give you terrific bathroom remodeling ideas on how to get the most out of remodeling a bathroom. Remodeling the bathroom to modernize.

Basement Remodeling Plans
Having basement remodeling plans is one of the best ways of maximizing the available living space in your home.

Attic Remodeling Ideas
Attic remodeling ideas are growing in popularity. As land prices continue to increase, finding space to remodel inside the home is a common trend.

Roof Dormer Construction
Roof dormer construction can be complicated when you are remodeling that dormer into an existing building. But the effort is worthwhile.

Home Idea In Remodeling
When you need a home idea in remodeling, you need to consider when fixing one room how this will affect the other rooms in the house.

Home Building Plans
Are you ready for your home building plans? Have you covered all your bases. Plan your project well in advance of construction.

Construction/Remodeling
I have performed construction-remodeling projects my entire life. If you're looking for a remodeling or new home construction contractor, please contact me.

About Me Remodeling Houses
This page is about me. Remodeling houses has been the majority of my career. Here I can share with you some of the remodeling I have done for customers.

Site Map For Remodeling Houses
View our site map for remodeling houses. This is a comprehensive list of all the pages within our site.

Is Site Build It a Scam?
Have you heard of Site Build It? Is this company actually living up to their reputation. Can the average person really build their own website?

Privacy Policy
Privacy policy for remodeling-houses.info. It is important that you read the privacy policy from remodeling-houses.info, before using this web site.

Terms of Use
Terms of use for Remodeling-Houses.info


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