Kitchen Remodeling
How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel
How to Plan a Kitchen RemodelA successful kitchen remodel starts well before demolition. Planning the layout, priorities, selections and project scope early can help…
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Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen planning, design and cost guidance
Ideas and practical guidance for planning layouts, selecting materials and understanding kitchen remodeling costs.
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15 Kitchen Remodeling Tips
15 Kitchen Remodeling TipsGood kitchen remodeling decisions start with function, planning and a clear understanding of the complete project scope.Turn the tips into a…
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Kitchen Countertop Ideas
Kitchen Countertop IdeasCountertops affect how a kitchen looks, feels and performs every day. Choose materials according to how the kitchen will actually be used.Laminate…
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Kitchen Lighting Ideas
Kitchen Lighting IdeasGood kitchen lighting is not just decorative. A remodeling plan should consider how the room is used for food preparation, cleaning, dining…
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Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
Kitchen Backsplash IdeasA backsplash is a relatively small part of a kitchen by square footage, but it can have a large visual effect. It…
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Best Kitchen Layout Ideas
Best Kitchen Layout IdeasThe best kitchen layout is the one that works with the home and the people using it. Remodeling provides an opportunity…
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Cost
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing CostCabinet refacing can be an option when homeowners want to change the appearance of a kitchen without replacing every cabinet box.…
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9 Small Kitchen Design Ideas
9 Small Kitchen Design IdeasA small kitchen can work extremely well when storage, circulation and work surfaces are planned carefully. The goal is not…
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Galley Kitchen Remodel Ideas
Galley Kitchen Remodel IdeasGalley kitchens can be efficient because the main work areas are close together, but narrow circulation and limited storage can become…
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Kitchen Styles
Kitchen StylesKitchen style is more than choosing a cabinet door. Cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, hardware and the architecture of the home all contribute…
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Kitchen Sink Types and Uses
Kitchen Sink Types and UsesThe kitchen sink is a heavily used work area. Size, mounting style, bowl configuration, material, faucet choice and cabinet dimensions…
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Top 5 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas on a Budget
Top 5 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas on a BudgetA budget-conscious kitchen remodel works best when homeowners concentrate money on the improvements that solve the biggest…
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Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Washington, DC
Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Washington, DCKitchen remodeling cost depends on what the homeowner is actually changing. Updating finishes within a workable layout is fundamentally…
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How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel: 10 x 10 Kitchen Cost and Options
10 x 10 Kitchen Remodel Cost and Your OptionsThe 10-by-10 kitchen is commonly used as a comparison concept, but a real remodeling project cannot…
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Kitchen Remodel Ideas
Kitchen Remodel IdeasThe most useful kitchen remodeling ideas solve problems in the existing room rather than adding features simply because they are popular.Improve the…
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Split-Level Kitchen Design Ideas
Split-Level Kitchen Design IdeasSplit-level homes can present distinctive kitchen-remodeling opportunities because the kitchen often sits close to stairs, dining areas and living spaces on…
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Kitchen Cabinet Replacement and Repair
Kitchen Cabinet Replacement and RepairCabinets influence kitchen storage, layout, work surfaces and the location of appliances. Deciding whether to repair, improve or replace cabinetry…
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Kitchen Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should Research
Kitchen Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should ResearchPlanning a kitchen renovation involves layout, storage, products and multiple building systems. Homeowners should research how these decisions…
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Bathroom, shower and renovation guidance
Explore bathroom design, shower renovations, tub-to-shower conversions, budgeting and contractor-selection guidance.
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How to Choose a Contractor for a Bathroom Remodel
How to Choose a Contractor for a Bathroom RemodelA bathroom may be one of the smaller rooms in a home, but remodeling one can…
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10 Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas
10 Small Bathroom Remodel IdeasSmall bathrooms benefit from careful planning because every inch has to work harder. Focus on practical design decisions that improve…
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12 Master Bathroom Remodel Ideas
12 Master Bathroom Remodel IdeasA master bathroom remodel is an opportunity to improve everyday function as well as appearance. The best choices depend on…
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Bathroom Design Ideas
Bathroom Design IdeasBathroom design works best when appearance, comfort and construction details are planned together. The room must handle moisture, daily use, storage, lighting…
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Bathroom Vanity Ideas
Bathroom Vanity IdeasThe vanity is one of the most-used parts of a bathroom. Size, storage, countertop space, sinks, lighting and plumbing all affect whether…
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Shower Replacement Cost
Shower Replacement CostThe cost of replacing or remodeling a shower depends on much more than its dimensions. The actual scope and existing conditions determine…
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Shower Remodeling
Shower RemodelingA shower remodel combines visible design choices with construction details that must manage water every day. Tile is only one part of the…
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Tub-to-Shower Conversions
Tub-to-Shower ConversionsReplacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower can make a bathroom feel more open and can improve everyday shower access. The right design…
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How to Control the Cost of a Small Bathroom Remodel
How to Control the Cost of a Small Bathroom RemodelA small bathroom is not automatically an inexpensive bathroom to remodel. Plumbing, waterproofing, electrical work,…
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Bathroom Remodel Cost in Maryland
Bathroom Remodel Cost in MarylandBathroom remodeling costs vary widely because bathrooms that look similar in size can require very different amounts of construction.What affects…
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Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Washington, DC
Bathroom Remodeling Cost in Washington, DCBathroom remodeling in Washington, DC should be evaluated according to the actual property and project—not by copying a generic…
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Building a Dream Bathroom
Building a Dream BathroomA successful bathroom remodel combines the homeowner’s priorities with the realities of the existing room. Layout, shower construction, storage, lighting, ventilation,…
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Bathtub Remodel Ideas and Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Bathtub Remodel Ideas and Tub-to-Shower ConversionHomeowners remodeling a bathroom often have to decide whether to keep a bathtub, replace it or convert the space…
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Bathroom Remodeling Styles & Planning
Bathroom Remodeling Styles & PlanningBathroom remodeling can take many forms—from updating a compact hall bathroom to rebuilding a master bathroom around a larger shower,…
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Low-Cost Bathroom Remodels: Where to Prioritize Your Budget
Low-Cost Bathroom Remodels: Where to Prioritize Your BudgetControlling a bathroom remodeling budget does not mean treating every part of the project as cheaply as…
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost Guide
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost: What Affects the Project The cost of converting a bathtub to a shower depends on much more than removing the tub.…
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Bathroom Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should Research
Bathroom Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should ResearchPlanning a bathroom renovation requires more than choosing tile and fixtures. Homeowners should understand how the room functions,…
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Basement planning and renovation resources
Learn about basement layouts, insulation, flooring, low ceilings, budgets and the planning behind comfortable finished spaces.
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Begin a Basement Remodel
Begin a Basement RemodelA basement remodel should begin with the conditions of the existing space, not with finish selections. Moisture, ceiling height, utilities, access…
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Basement Insulation Types and Cost
Basement Insulation Types and CostInsulation is part of the building system of a finished basement, not simply a product choice. The appropriate approach depends…
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Types of Basement Flooring
Types of Basement FlooringBasement flooring should be selected with below-grade conditions and the intended use of the room in mind. Appearance matters, but moisture…
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Basement Remodel Ideas
Basement Remodel IdeasA finished basement can provide useful living space when the design starts with the home’s existing conditions and the family’s needs.Create flexible…
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Budget-Friendly Basement Remodel Ideas
Budget-Friendly Basement Remodel IdeasControlling a basement-remodel budget begins with deciding which improvements matter most. A lower-cost plan should still address moisture, safety and necessary…
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Remodel Ideas for a Low-Ceiling Basement
Remodel Ideas for a Low-Ceiling BasementLow ceilings are common in older basements and can make finished space feel smaller. Good remodeling decisions can reduce…
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Average Basement Remodel Cost in Maryland
Average Basement Remodel Cost in MarylandBasement remodeling costs vary because an unfinished or partially finished basement can require a very different scope from a…
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Top Basement Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should Research
Basement Renovation Resources: What Homeowners Should ResearchPlanning a basement renovation involves more than choosing finishes. Homeowners should understand the existing conditions, building systems and…
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Surdus Remodeling project case studies
See how real remodeling challenges were approached in kitchens, bathrooms and basements throughout the Washington region.
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Completed Projects
Opening Up a Wall Opens Possibilities in Kitchen Remodel
Project by Surdus Remodeling • Alexandria, VirginiaSometimes the layout of a kitchen when you buy a home is not ideal for your needs. That…
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Kensington Master Bathroom Remodel Case Study
Kensington Master Bathroom Remodel Case StudyThis Kensington, Maryland master bathroom originally had a separate bathtub and shower. The remodeling plan converted the former tub…
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Tub to Walk-in Shower Conversion Gives Surdus Clients More Space
Tub to Walk-in Shower Conversion Gives Surdus Clients More SpaceThese Kensington homeowners rarely used their bathtub, while the existing corner shower felt too small…
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Bathroom Remodeling Silver Spring, MD: A Case Study
Bathroom Remodeling Silver Spring, MD: A Case StudyDuring demolition of this Silver Spring bathroom, Surdus Remodeling found mold beneath the existing shower base and…
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Takoma Park Bathroom Remodel: A Case Study
Takoma Park Bathroom Remodel: A Case StudyThis Takoma Park bathroom required a full remodel after the existing floor and wall finishes had become cracked…
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Bathroom Remodel Tysons Corner, Virginia: A Case Study
Bathroom Remodel Tysons Corner, Virginia: A Case StudySurdus Remodeling remodeled two bathrooms in this Tysons Corner home: a hallway bathroom and the master bathroom.Hallway…
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A Basement Renovation Makes a Home in Takoma Park More Functional
Project by Surdus Remodeling • Takoma Park, Maryland This Takoma Park basement had become cluttered and underused, and the homeowners wanted a more organized,…
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Making Room for Baby with a Leak-Free Bathroom Remodel
Project by Surdus RemodelingThis bathroom project involved several problems at once: mold behind the bathroom wall, a leak under the tub, and damaged building…
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How to Prevent Unexpected Kitchen Remodeling Costs
How to Prevent Unexpected Kitchen Remodeling CostsHomeowners should understand the project scope and what is included before construction begins.Define the scope clearlyCabinetry, countertops, demolition,…
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Guidance for planning and hiring
Start with practical information about home renovation, DIY decisions and choosing the right remodeling contractor.
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Remodeling Advice
Home Renovation
Home RenovationHome renovation can involve much more than updating a single room. Surdus Remodeling helps homeowners think through how kitchens, bathrooms, basements and adjoining…
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Home Improvement
Home ImprovementThoughtful home improvements solve real problems and make existing spaces work better for the people who use them every day.Improve function before chasing…
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DIY Remodeling
DIY RemodelingSome homeowners enjoy doing parts of a remodeling project themselves. The important question is not whether something can be DIY—it is whether the…
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How to Hire a Remodeling Contractor
How to Hire a Remodeling ContractorChoosing a remodeling contractor should involve more than comparing the lowest numbers on several estimates. Homeowners should understand who…
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5 Things You Must Know Before Hiring a Contractor
5 Things You Must Know Before Hiring a ContractorA remodeling proposal is more useful when homeowners understand who will perform the work, what the…
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The Importance of Partnering With the Right Remodeling Expert
The Importance of Partnering With the Right Remodeling ExpertA kitchen remodel brings design decisions, product selections and construction work together inside an existing home.…
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