http://www.crimsondc.com Residential Remodeling in Naperville, Illinois Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:58:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Being a former (and current) Ledhead, when I think lead - I think Zeppelin.  Especially when I hear the phrase “Get The Led Out,” which comes from The Loop’s daily late night radio salute to the Kings of Blues-Rock.  But lately “Get The Lead Out” has taken on a whole ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2010/03/10/new-methods-to-get-the-led-out/ We all know remodeling is expensive, right?  It represents a large financial investment in your home and your future.  But most people accept this because they see the value of the enhancement in their day-to-day lives and the increased value of their homes.  But what if your remodeling project didn’t ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2010/03/01/would-you-remodel-if-it-was-free/ We just recently wrapped up a bathroom remodel in Oswego.  The picture to the right is a before shot I took on the day we started.  The bathroom is very small (only 4' x 10') but it still has a full shower, vanity and toilet.  We also managed to find ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2010/02/28/883/ Most of us love our homes, but I think everyone dreams about making at least one or two changes if not more.  And as it gets colder and darker earlier we think about spending more cozy time indoors with family and friends, and those changes become more important in our ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/11/11/yahoo-wieghs-in-on-the-value-of-your-project-investment/ In recognition of National Child Safety Month we would like to share some safety tips as well as some free offers to take advantage of in October to make your home a safer place for your children and pets. According to the US Comsumer Product Safety Commission, since 1990, more than ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/09/29/national-child-safety-month-and-your-home/ Crimson participated in ‘Casual for a Cause’ on September 21, 2009, in honor of World Alzheimer’s Day.  Employees could purchase a sticker to don casual attire for a suggested donation of $5 - $10.  We are proud to announce that our entire team participated in this event! Crimson was able to ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/09/24/casual-for-a-cause/ If this was the view out your back window you would never want to leave!  Well that's exactly the attitude of the homeowners on our newest project in St. Charles.  They have a beautifully secluded piece of property and they don't want to give it up.  Unfortunately, the house, built ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/08/25/interior-renovation-will-create-a-slice-of-heaven-in-st-charles/ It's been a few weeks since we completed our addition project in Bolingbrook.  I thought I would get some photos up that I shot with my phone.  The homeowners are still busy moving all their belongings back into the house.  In a couple of weeks maybe we can get some ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/08/25/bolingbrook-addition-completed/ We recently started the renovation of an existing basement in Batavia to accommodate a mother-in-law suite.  As you can see in the photo, the first step was to add a new exterior basement stairway.  This is not as impossible as most people think.  The stairs took about two weeks to ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/08/16/work-begins-on-batavia-mother-in-law-suite/ My wife, Jennine, and I spent the morning renovating the landscape.  We, along with other volunteers of the Oswegoland Park District, spent the morning planting native prairie plants in the Waubonsie Wetlands.  This watershed connects the Waubonsie Creek to the Fox River.  Over decades of development the natural topsoil has ... http://www.crimsondc.com/2009/08/15/remodeling-the-oswego-landscape/