Remodeling Survival Skills: How to Vet a Contractor for Your Remodeling Project

Welcome to Glenbrook Remodeling’s new informative series – Remodeling Survival Skills. In this regular series, we want to share our industry-insider knowledge to ensure your next remodeling project goes smoothly and turns out beautifully. To begin, here are some insider-approved ways to vet a remodeling contractor.   Have you been contemplating a new kitchen or […]

Financing Your Chicago Home Remodel with a HELOC

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Many Chicago homeowners consider refinancing their mortgage to finance their home remodeling dreams – a familiar path, yet one that may not be the most strategic. Here, we explore a smarter solution: financing your remodel with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC).   HELOC vs. Refinance: Understanding the Difference Refinancing your mortgage replaces your […]

What Are the Benefits of Working with a Design-Build Remodeler?

If you’ve remodeled your home before, you know just how fraught with frustration the process can be. Construction projects are prone to poor communication, budget overruns, and project delays. But this doesn’t have to be the norm. Discerning homeowners know working with a design-build remodeling firm, like Glenbrook Remodeling, can take your home remodeling project […]