This article shares what came of the 3D model. I am proud of how it turned out.

Let me know what you think of the renderings!

Those that are calling are looking for remodeling ideas, but they don’t want to get taken; and they definitely want to save money.  Where does one turn when looking for ideas on your home?

May I suggest that if this is you, you can turn to the American Fantasy Makeover - designed for small projects (one room at a time), and see what your kitchen remodel, living room update, or bathroom could look like!

Here’s what you can expect from the American Fantasy Makeover:

• The remodeling ideas will be in relation to your project
• This can be done remotely – we do this almost every day
• You will need to sketch and measure the layout of your room
• Send some digital pictures from all angles of the room
• We will model the layout in 3D and draw a new design that could work
• We will make a one hour presentation to you online (you’ll need access to high-speed internet and a phone)
• This presentation will not qualify the financial investment range of the project
• We will work to bring a quality local contractor to the conversation who is qualified to talk about the financial investment
• We can make changes during that meeting – on the fly
  
• Have fun!

When you need ideas, give us a call, or use the handy Remodeling Help form online.  Click on the pictures in the gray bar below to see other American Fantasy Makeover renderings.

Let me tell you that as easy as those young kids make it, it ISN’T!  I’ve seen these toys before, and often wondered how they did it – on two wheels that swivel, no less!  I fell off many times this afternoon, while my daughter and son were offering their sage advise: “Maybe if you were younger, Daddy” and “Dad, you just start by pushing off and then move your feet.”  Ah, the great wisdom of a 7 and 9 year-old!

At certain times during the falling off, try again, falling off routine, I felt like giving up.  A couple of times I did go inside and get a drink, and then went back at it again.  I was close to giving up, when I realized that I really wanted to conquer this little barrier.  I kept trying, after watching my 9-yr old son and his friend “show me how”, and I was able to finally stay upright for a few feet down the driveway.  (Yes, there are small joys in life.)

I walked inside realizing that this is similar to many adventures we take in life.  These adventures may take the form of anything from business to home remodeling.  My wife just had a similar experience yesterday, sewing invisible zippers in some dresses.  Just like I’ve had “experience” on a typical skateboard (I am NO Shaun White, mind you), many Americans have had a bit of “experience” in their own adventure.

Home improvement projects are no exception to this analogy.  While one may know how to draw a scaled sketch, cut a 2×4, or mix some drywall mud, there may be some knowledge yet to learn.  New technology arrives almost daily…just look at what pops up on the internet (another relatively new technology of itself).

Getting back up doesn’t have to be by yourself.  You may want a hand to hold – you know, like someone did for us when we learned to ride a bike.  If you’re sewing, call my wife; if it’s business, I would enjoy introducing you to a friend of mine; if it’s home improvement, I may be able to help you…or I can find someone who can.

No matter what, if you are trying to get “back up”, I would encourage you to try it again.   Comment below to share your story of getting back up, or how you are trying to get back up so we can encourage you!

As a partner with my Design/Build Project, you can see the process we would typically provide for a remodeling or new custom home project.  You can see the makeover pictures here.  This will log you into the system, using the username: facebook, and password: makeover.  Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Update: The online folder has been deleted since this makeover happened some time ago.  Here are the pictures of the update we presented to the homeowner…