Tag Archive: Maury Jones
Prepping Your Neighbor for Your Addition
Posted on February 19, 2019So you’ve decided to start a renovation project on your home. Have you talked to your neighbors about your plans? You should! It’s important to prep your neighbors and make them aware of changes that may affect them. Here are a few things that you can do to keep a good relationship with those on… more
Normandy Remodeling Prevails at NARI Remodeling Excellence Awards;Wins in Multiple Design Categories
Posted on January 23, 2019The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recently held their annual Remodeling Excellence Awards, where Normandy Remodeling was honored with eight awards within the kitchen remodel, home addition and bathroom remodeling categories. The Remodeling Excellence Awards are bestowed to Chicagoland designers and contractors who have demonstrated exceptional designs in remodeling projects within the past… more
Those Icicles On Your Roof Are Warning You
Posted on November 30, 2018If the eaves of your house are sporting a beautiful assortment of icicles, you may be well on your way to the damaging effects of an ice dam. “Most people think that icicles hanging off the gutters look pretty, but it’s usually a bad sign,” warns Normandy Designer Maury Jones. “A roof with a collection of… more
What To Do When You Need More Bedrooms
Posted on July 12, 2018Depending upon who you ask, opinions on sharing bedrooms may vary. While some feel that everyone should have their own room, others have no problem bunking up. However, for the most part, families with both boys at girls will eventually separate them into their own space. So, what does this mean for those short on bedrooms?… more
Getting Close to Open-Concept
Posted on May 12, 2017Not everything can have a perfectly open floor plan, but doesn’t mean rooms can’t feel open and connected. Here are some insights from Normandy Designer Maury Jones on how to work around structural issues to get as close to open-concept as possible. “With open-concept, there needs to be structural support for the space above,” said… more
