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Ideas, costs, timelines and honest advice for remodeling a Chicagoland home, from the team that designs and builds them.

Kitchens · Baths · Additions · Basements · Planning

Luxury master bathroom renovation by Design First Builders featuring navy double vanity, gold fixtures, herringbone tile shower, marble flooring, and white upper cabinets in Illinois
1/3 Offset Tile Pattern: What It Is and Where to Use It
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November 3, 2026

1/3 Offset Tile Pattern: What It Is and Where to Use It

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Bright modern farmhouse kitchen designed by DDK Kitchen Design Group, powered by Design First Builders, featuring white shaker cabinets, white quartz countertops, farmhouse apron-front sink, and three large windows providing natural light
Designing for the Seasons: Why August is the Best Time to Plan Your Next Remodeling Project
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August 8, 2025

Designing for the Seasons: Why August is the Best Time to Plan Your Next Remodeling Project

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Kitchen Designed for Entertaining
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November 22, 2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Kitchen Designed for Entertaining

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time: Invest in Your Home
Why Now Is the Perfect Time: Invest in Your Home
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November 6, 2024

Why Now Is the Perfect Time: Invest in Your Home

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Revamp Your Space: Kitchen Remodeling for the New Year
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October 23, 2024

Revamp Your Space: Kitchen Remodeling for the New Year

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Fall 2024: Exciting Home Remodeling Trends with Design First Builders
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October 4, 2024

Fall 2024: Exciting Home Remodeling Trends with Design First Builders

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Fed Slashes Interest Rates by a Half Point, an Aggressive Start to Easing
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September 18, 2024

Fed Slashes Interest Rates by a Half Point, an Aggressive Start to Easing

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10 Seasonal Ways To Transform Your Home For Fall
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September 6, 2024

10 Seasonal Ways To Transform Your Home For Fall

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5 Proactive Ways To Have A Successful Back To School Year
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August 23, 2024

5 Proactive Ways To Have A Successful Back To School Year

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9 Guaranteed Ways To Maximize And Optimize Working From Home
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August 9, 2024

9 Guaranteed Ways To Maximize And Optimize Working From Home

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Summer Home Interiors: Popular Color Palettes for a Refreshing Look
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July 26, 2024

Summer Home Interiors: Popular Color Palettes for a Refreshing Look

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