Building the dream: Where will Kaye Construction uncover your new space?
By Laura Briedis
For those of us hanging out in our backyards enjoying the fleeting summery weather, the change of seasons will transform the way we use our homes.
As we cover our outdoor patio tables and stack up the deck chairs when cooler weather scurries us indoors, it’s time to take a look inside to see how we can make more space for our family and friends to gather.
Maybe it is time to refinish your basement to add a new level of living space. Or, with so many working from home and taking online classes you need room for a home office or dedicated area to do homework. Or, it may be time to install new cabinets and countertops so you can finally get your dream kitchen where family can gather for the holidays.
At Kaye Construction, the team has creative design ideas and the technical skills to make you love your home year-round.
With their trademark beards—that even are depicted in the company logo—the Kaye family has earned a reputation for quality workmanship. Working in the home remodeling industry for more than a quarter century, Ron learned skills from both of his grandfathers, one the ultimate do-it-yourselfer and the other a farmer, and would work side-by-side with them on home projects when he was a teenager learning all he could from his role models. And now, a generation later, Ron has passed along his know-how and work ethic to his sons, Joe and Josh, who he jokingly says were born with a hammer in one hand and a screwdriver in the other.
“You will find us working together on every project,” says Joe. “Unlike bigger home improvement companies, where you never meet the owners, we oversee each job personally and work side by side. You will see one of us working on the job every day.”
Finished Basements
The easiest way to add more space to your home is to refinish your basement. And if your basement is already finished but is dated with old paneling or still has cinder blocks, Kaye Construction can breathe new life into your lower level. Whether you design it as a second family room, home gym, sports bar, movie room or man cave, you can often double your living space.
“Homeowners are also opting to put an office downstairs because so many people are working from home and children are taking online classes,” says Josh. “Having a dedicated space in the basement helps keep you organized and you are less apt to be distracted.”
Kaye Construction can design your basement to reflect your lifestyle. If you enjoy watching sports, they can build a sports bar with TVs so you can watch games from the comfort of your own home.
“People are wanting to remodel their home so they can do more at home now that they are not going out as often,” says Josh. “By transforming your basement into livable space, you are making your home work better for you.”
Kitchen Remodel
You don’t always need to add square footage to your home to make it function better. Often referred to as “the heart of the home,” the kitchen always seems to be the place where everyone gathers, making a kitchen upgrade one of the top items on many homeowners’ renovation lists.
“A lot of older homes have walls separating each room, but nowadays people like a more open concept so we have been taking down a lot of walls separating the kitchen from the living room or dining room,” says Joe. “While this may not actually increase your footprint, you will gain more usable space and can make room for an island or pantry.”
“We can move the appliances and utilities around to reconfigure your space into a layout that’s better suited for your needs,” he adds. “Not only will this make the house feel bigger, it also improves the flow from room to room.”
Master Bathroom
Even though most homeowners remodel their home so they can enjoy it more, Joe says you should also consider projects that have the biggest return on investment.
Bathrooms are near the top of the list for getting the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to resale value.
“We have been renovating a lot of master bathrooms recently, installing upgraded, luxurious shower stalls with a more modern feel,” says Josh.
From waterproof flooring to curbless shower stalls, glass stall walls and intricate tile work, Kaye Construction can transform your space.
To schedule a free estimate, call Kaye Construction at 440-297-2232. Visit KayeHomePros.com for more information and check out the company’s Facebook page to see current jobs under construction.