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National Awards For Remodeling & Company Culture
The month of April not only brings showers but for George Cleary it’s also his birthday and the month he launched The Cleary Company! In addition to celebrating 29 years of remodeling in Columbus, OH, George and his Remodel-Design-Build Team are also celebrating two new national awards in 2023.

The first was on March 10th, when the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced their annual Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards in an online presentation. The second award came on April 5th at ActionCoach’s BizX America conference in Nashville TN.

NARI CotY Awards

The 2023 National winning project was in the category for Residential Exterior $100,000 to $200,000. The project, an Outdoor Living Space that included a screened porch addition, was designed and built for past clients for their newly purchased home.

The new covered outdoor space is perfect for the family of four to spend time relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the gorgeous views of the adjacent and newly constructed backyard patio and pool. Features include full-height screens with sliding doors, beam and shiplap ceiling, gas fireplace, beverage bar with 2 mini fridges and storage, seating space and separate dining area, including a simple but functional outdoor kitchen.

What is a CotY Award?

The prestigious Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards are presented each year by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. NARI members who demonstrate outstanding design and craftsmanship through their remodeling projects are chosen to be category winners in local, regional and national competitions. Members can nominate their projects thru an online portal for blind judging by industry peers selected by NARI executives.

CotY award-winning remodeling projects demonstrate exceptional design and craftsmanship in renovation. A diverse and impartial panel rates each project based on 5 criteria.
- To what degree were the expressed needs of the client met?
- To what degree does the project enhance the existing structure functionally?
- Is there evidence of superior craftsmanship?
- To what degree does the project enhance the existing structure aesthetically?
- Was there any innovative use of materials and/or methods of construction used in the project?
Projects entered into the National CotY competition are eligible for Regional awards among 48 categories in 7 regions nationwide. The National CotY awards are selected from the Regional winners in each category.

Biz X Awards Presented by ActionCOACH

For the second time in 3 years, George accepted the award for Best Company Culture on behalf of The Cleary Company. The first win was in 2020. This is also his and the company’s third honor overall from BizX. In 2022 the company also earned Best Community Impact/Corporate Responsibility.

Company culture is the personality of a company. It defines the environment in which employees work. Company culture includes a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, values, ethics, expectations, and goals.

BizX America & ActionCOACH bring together an exciting mix of speakers, business executives and entrepreneurs into an annual conference and networking extravaganza. Attendees acquire powerful, actionable and thought-provoking information to improve their businesses, spark new ideas and move their personal trajectory to the X degree.

Peg Buehrle (ActionCOACH Columbus), George Cleary ll, George Cleary, Jennifer Wood

Are you ready to remodel your home? Complete your next project with a Team of professionals focused on peer-recognized design excellence, craftsmanship and industry-leading company culture. Contact our Client Relations Coordinator today by visiting our website!
April 12, 2023
Addicted to Outdoor Living?

Spring is here! We are dreaming of sunny days and warm nights outside in our backyards. Our Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company is ready to enjoy working in our backyards, creating livable spaces to maximize outdoor living, and relish these next few months of warm, sunny, Ohio weather!

What do we love about our backyards? We talked with our Team, thought about what our clients have wanted, and researched what’s trending in order to bring you these six reasons to love your backyard!

6 Reasons We Love Backyards

Increased Livable Space

Who doesn’t want more livable space? Whether it’s a patio, a deck, a 3 or 4-season room, or just space in the yard carved out for seating around a firepit, we want places to spend time outdoors. Setting up zones for lounging, cooking, playing, and evening fires creates areas where we can unwind and have fun.

It Can Be An Extension of Your Home

Imagine sliding, retractable, or French doors opening up to livable spaces you’ve created in your backyard. Extending your home to the outdoors gives you more places to spend time with family and friends. An addition of a 3 or 4-season room is the ultimate way to extend the footprint of your home’s square footage but does require an investment of time & money. A covered patio or deck may be a better fit for your needs. It’s perfect for a rainy day or relaxing in the shade. And even an uncovered deck or patio is great for a shady backyard or evening spent outside with the family.

More Room to Entertain

Summer is the time of backyard parties. Whether it’s a neighborhood cookout, a graduation party, or just friends hanging out by the firepit, we love to entertain. And somehow, it’s just easier when it’s outdoors in the backyard. By creating those zones for cooking, sitting, playing, and more, guests can spread out and move from one zone to another. (Side benefit—less mess inside the house!)

Want more inspiration? Visit the Outdoor Living Portfolio on our website!

Commune with Nature

Enjoying flowers, native plants, a garden, or the grass and trees, spending time in nature is good for the soul. A breezy, sunny day fills our bodies with light and energy, while tending to flowers and gardens brings us a sense of accomplishment and creativity. And having a backyard that capitalizes on the ability to spend time outdoors is always a winner.

Watch more Outdoor Living videos on our YouTube channel!

Staycation

Many people don’t mind spending the summer at home, creating mini staycations for the family. After all, who wants to go to Florida in the summer? A treehouse, firepit, swing set, bocce ball, cornhole, or possibly a swimming pool makes staying at home even more fun. The options are endless for adding things to your backyard for activities for kids and adults. An outdoor kitchen takes meal prep up a notch because cooking on a grill is just that much more fun, right?

Health benefits

In addition to the benefits of communing with nature mentioned above, backyards should be an oasis, a place to unwind, relax, and unplug. Creating some areas with some privacy brings the ability to unwind to a whole new level. Sitting in the dappled sunlight for a bit gives us some Vitamin D and a sense of well-being (just don’t forget the sunscreen). Spending time in our yards probably means there’s a bit of exercise happening—playing with the kids, landscaping, or playing some cornhole, outside=exercise. One more health benefit? Unplug by leaving your phone inside while you’re outdoors!

What are you waiting for? Now is the time to get your backyard ready for summer. Let’s collaborate to get your project underway! Get started planning your new outdoor living space with a sunroom, patio, pavilion, or deck and call 614-459-4000 or schedule a phone call with our Client Relations Coordinator on our website.

April 11, 2023
Basement Bourbon Bar | Dublin OH

Project Spotlight: The basement in Susan & Geoff’s home is regularly used for entertaining and watching tv but there was one area that was definitely underutilized. After discussing many ideas and options, they decided they needed a proper bar to store and display Geoff’s growing bourbon collection. Then they contacted the designer who worked with them on previous home remodeling projects. Jen Sommers, a NARI Certified Remodeler, is now a Project Developer for The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build in Columbus, Ohio.

BEFORE Bar area remodel

The Plan?

Add storage, function, design and seating to the existing nook. The demo was minimal but included removing a pony wall, ledge and carpet. A 15″ deep semi-custom cabinet made with maple wood, with a dark stain and a hoop door style was designed and built to fit within the existing walls and maximize usable storage space.

Working with the existing design style of the basement, complimentary fixtures and finishes were chosen and installed. The Cambria quartz countertop combines hues of blue and gray but also features a hint of shimmer. Floating shelves offer more storage but also allow for display of Geoff’s growing collection of bourbon. The brick veneer backsplash is a great rustic accent to compliment the shiny bottles.

Demo complete

Cabinets & shelves installed

Brick backsplash installed

Completed Project!

Read more about this project in Dublin Life magazine!

Do you have spaces in your home that are seldom used? Basement, formal dining or living room, porch, etc.? How about transforming it into a game room, a lounge or enlarging other rooms like a bigger kitchen or family room?

Our Remodel-Design-Build Team can help! Contact our Client Relations Coordinator today by calling 614-459-4000 or via our website.

March 22, 2023
Pro Tips for Fixing Minor Drywall Issues
Accidents happen. Whether it was a water leak, an errant toy that left a dent or a small hole, a gymnastic routine with a foot through the wall, or just everyday wear and tear. Often it’s the walls in your home that take the abuse resulting in drywall issues needing to be fixed.

While our Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company encourages you to hire professionals to fix the larger, more involved damage (unless you are an experienced DiY homeowner), it makes sense for you to repair smaller issues yourself.

But how does one go about repairing drywall issues?

Tools & Materials

Drywall patch kits are sold in most home improvement stores, like Home Depot, and contain most of what you need for small repairs. Or create your own with the following items.
- Joint compound, drywall mud, or spackle – Look for quick-drying options.
- 3 to 4-inch putty knife.
- Mesh if the hole is larger than a ½ inch.
- A boxcutter is a good item to use to keep the area neat and free from frayed edges of drywall. A clean cut leaves fewer bumps.
- A dust mask is a good idea to wear when sanding the drywall compound.
3 Types of Small Drywall Repairs & How to Do Them

Dents & Dings
- Scrape any loose debris from the area.
- Spread a thin layer of fast-drying spackle over the area, creating a level layer with the drywall.
- Let it dry then sand and apply touch-up paint.
Popped Nail Heads
- Add a drywall screw above and below the popped nail head and secure the screw to the drywall. This will keep the existing nail head from popping out again.
- Sink the screws far enough below the drywall surface to allow spackle to be applied.
- Drive in the popped nail with a hammer.
- Cover the nail and screws with a thin coat of spackle, allow to dry, sand, and apply touch-up paint.
Holes
- Buy a patch kit and put the self-adhesive mesh patch over the hole.
- Cover the patch with spackling (joint) compound in a thin crisscross pattern, and thin the edges so it blends with the wall and doesn’t create a rough demarcation line.
- Let dry and reapply if more is needed.
- Sand smooth and paint. Depending on the size of the hole, you might have to repaint the whole wall.
- A bigger hole requires a few more steps beyond these and since there is more involved, we encourage you to use a repair person or watch some YouTube videos to learn the steps. You’ll need more tools for this as well!
Have a bigger project you need help with? We can help with referrals of a handyman or drywall professional. Give us a call at 614.459.4000!

Are you ready for an interior home remodel? Schedule a phone call with our Client Relations Coordinator to discuss your project!
March 16, 2023
5 Ways to Protect Your Home’s Interior

It’s your sanctuary, your escape, the place you come back to every day. But how do you protect the interior surfaces and furniture? Knowing how to keep your home looking great will put a smile on your face every time you walk in!

Carpets, Upholstery & Floors

Stains, pet accidents, shifting furniture around, movie night snacks—your furniture, carpets, and floors can all take a beating. First, pretreat with a stain protector like Scotchgard or a professionally applied finish, both are great options for upholstery and carpets. Secondly, felt pads on the bottoms of chairs are a must but don’t forget your table legs and bed frames too. They are an inexpensive purchase and will go a long way to keeping the floor looking new. Also, choosing flooring and furniture materials and finishes that work for your family’s lifestyle goes a long way to keeping your home’s interior looking its best. As your kids get older and pets are trained, and family life changes, so might your décor!

Walls

Keeping walls free of scuffs and scrapes doesn’t have to be an all-consuming chore. First, choosing a high-quality wall coating (aka paint) is the best defense. Latex paints have the longest-lasting finish, are easy to work with, dry quickly and are extremely durable but the finish options can be confusing for most homeowners. Check out this easy-to-use Guide to Paint Finishes from houselogic.com! A high-quality paint that is formulated for each room keeps walls looking great and makes clean-up easier. According to improovy.com, by and large, most professional painters use either Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore paint products.

For areas that are more prone to daily dings, install rubber stoppers, felt or plastic bumpers behind doors, chairs, headboards, etc. A chair rail in the dining or living room is a more stylish option to protect your walls. Scuff marks are unavoidable but keeping an eye out for them and cleaning them up as soon as you can is key. Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser is an effective tool for touching up or cleaning walls and doors.

Pets

Fur is a constant struggle with cats and dogs. Even if you vacuum every day, sometimes not even the most powerful vacuum will remove pet hair from every inch of your home. Keeping pets well groomed is not only good for their health and behavior it also prevents shedding. With their dead hair removed and their short hair prepped up by the groomer, your pets will shed less hair and contribute to making your home a cleaner place. Other options for creating a pet-friendly home include large, washable throw blankets decoratively tossed over a couch or chair to gather pet hair. Creating a cozy space just for your pet might be a fun idea to try. Safe, comfortable, loved pets tend to stay off the furniture if they’ve been taught that nor are they apt to destroy anything.

Scratches and claw marks can be a struggle. With several states now banning declawing, cat owners may be wondering how they can keep their home free of claw marks. Invest in scratching posts, unobtrusive corner protectors, or anti-scratch tape for couches and chairs to keep cats from scratching furniture. Again, grooming will help by regularly trimming the nails of both cats and dogs. Of course, choosing furniture and flooring that works best for your pets is another thing to consider.

Windows

Oh, that beautiful natural light. While most crave it and want natural light in our homes, the sun can also damage wood floors, fabrics and furniture. Curtains are one option, but also consider tinted windows, sun-filtering blinds, or UV film coatings. An awning might be a clever idea or if you’re remodeling or building, consider deeper overhangs for the windows that get the most direct sun during midday.

Keep it Clean!

While this really is obvious, keeping your home clean is an important preventive measure for protecting what is probably your largest economic asset. Cleaning spills as they happen, dusting and sweeping, protecting irreplaceable furniture pieces, and cleaning appliances frequently will all go a long way to protecting the interior of your home!

Working with our Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company means you get all of our expertise, not only with the creation and implementation of your remodel, but we are here to assist you with choosing the right finishes and fixtures to fit your family’s lifestyle. Collaborating with you on design choices and providing information to help you protect the interior of your home.

Spring is just around the corner, for more information on how to protect your home, check out our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist!

March 7, 2023
Remodeling Workforce Development

Recruitment and Retention of the Remodeling Workforce

Many well-intended companies view training as a key solution to obvious learning opportunities. The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build in Columbus, Ohio takes this to a higher level. Our goal is to empower our Team to make decisions on their own. A training program can be a powerful medium for that process. The most successful programs include customized content, relevant case material, skill-building practices, and a final measurement of skill.

Learning is a consequence of thinking, not teaching. It happens when people reflect on and choose a training program. If the work environment does not support that behavior, a well-trained employee will not make a difference.

George Cleary and his management Team take a bold approach to provide a robust training program for their Team. By implementing training solutions through various sources, we create a better work environment, a higher skilled workforce, and most importantly a great company culture that offers a superior client experience.

Below are four key programs plus a general overview of the successes of The Cleary Company training programs. These programs have been initiated with collaboration between our internal teams, management, as well as external support.

Leadership Development

Since 2014, George has utilized the services of Peg Buehrle, Certified Business Coach and her associates with ActionCOACH Columbus for executive leadership and business development. They specialize in helping business owners craft strategies that create a better work-life balance with a unique niche serving the remodeling industry. George, his company and his employees have benefited from their coaching as evident in The Cleary Company’s tremendous growth and acquisition of exceptional talent.

While most of their programs center around our management team, helping them to look towards the positive advantages of change, we’ve also been able to collaborate on some very beneficial training for the entire Team as well as some of our Trade Partners. Some of these key training sessions include Laws of Attraction, Emotional Intelligence, and key communication education.

Chief Architect (CA)

This is the software program our Design Team uses to inspire clients. CA can also create the construction documents our Production Team uses on their jobsites. Just like a carpenter with their hammer or a painter with their brush, we must consistently practice with our tool to improve our skill set. We utilized targeted training videos, as well as a community learning approach, in our weekly meetings focused on improving our skills with this platform. One of our Team goals is to design and build amazing award-winning projects and Chief Architect is one of the tools that help us achieve this.

NARI Certifications & CEUs

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is a leader in the certification of remodeling professionals. These certifications were developed to recognize highly experienced remodeling professionals, capable of planning and managing complex remodeling projects to client satisfaction and are to be renewed annually. Additionally, they offer continuing education to all industry professionals looking to gain knowledge and advance in their career.

These educational opportunities are offered throughout the year through in-person events and webinars addressing specific topics for the remodeling professional. NARI provides the environment for collaboration and connection in the remodeling industry with contractors, vendors, and skilled trade professionals. NARI’s national presence provides confidence to the consumer through its Code of Ethics which each member promises to uphold.

Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio

The WDBCO helps local businesses acquire, develop, motivate and deploy talent. As an industry leader in Columbus, Ohio, The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build takes pride in these opportunities to enhance the skill levels of our Team. Their Employer Advantage funded program enabled George and his management Team to provide an even more robust training program across all levels of our organization in 2021. On July 22, 2022 WDBCO presented its annual awards at Columbus State Community College. George Cleary, CR and Aaron Enfinger, CR were in attendance to receive an award for Company of the Year! An annual award presented at the WDBCO annual meeting.

Utilize Training Programs to Achieve a Highly Talented Organization

Any thorough organizational assessment will not only define the skills employees need to develop but will also reveal the conditions required to reinforce and sustain those skills once a training solution is implemented. With the training programs and other similar programs above, we have initiated our company’s ability to thrive in today’s challenging employment environment.

We know that creating raving fans starts with raving employees. We focus on both the personal well-being and the professional development of each of our team members to create an amazing family culture that creates awesome projects for our clients. That is our commitment to the Central Ohio community we love to serve!

Are you ready to work for The Cleary Company? Visit our Careers page to see all our available job openings, submit a resume, ask questions, or request more information. We look forward to connecting with you!

February 21, 2023
Remodeling Your Primary Bathroom
So you’ve decided it’s time to remodel your primary bathroom and you might be thinking, “I can do this”. While we don’t doubt that some of you can tackle remodeling a bathroom, we are here to explain why it is better for most homeowners to hire a licensed remodeling professional such as the Team at The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build.

Your primary bathroom or en suite should be a tranquil spa-like retreat. A space filled with gorgeous materials, and constructed with high-quality installation and service. As your preferred remodeler in Columbus, Ohio, we have the knowledge, certifications and years of experience to bring your vision for your new bathroom to life.

3 Reasons Why a Primary Bathroom Renovation Should be Completed by a Professional Remodeler
1. Knowledge
  - We discern and follow the building codes from all the central Ohio municipalities and communities (even HOA’s) and apply them to your specific project.
  - Maximizing efficiency without sacrificing quality. From scheduling trade partners to ordering materials and supplies our Team’s ability to collaborate and apply their experience and industry expertise.
  - Foresight for what can go wrong and planning for how to fix any issues before they become a problem is expected of our highly skilled Project Managers & Lead Carpenters.
  - Our ongoing commitment to continuing education gives our craftspeople advanced skills so that they can do what they do well.
2. Apply Home Design Best Practices
  - We understand how spaces should be designed to maximize functionality, livability, efficiency and aesthetics.
  - Applying Universal Design principles for placements of sinks, toilets, vanities, etc. Our Design-Build Development Team includes 6 NARI certified UDCP persons showing they are beyond proficient in this area.
  - Creating the spa experience you desire thru combinations of plumbing products. For example, specifying and installing aroma, sound, light and/or steam therapies in your shower.
3. Time & Money Savings
  - Insightful development of a scope of work and a budget ahead of construction.
  - Creating a project schedule & outline with a defined completion date.
  - Expert knowledge of the entire process of remodeling a bathroom from start to finish.
The choice to DIY your primary bathroom remodel is ambitious and thrifty, but we believe your private sanctuary is best left to the professionals. You won’t be sorry about the result! Especially when factoring in a ROI of up to 64.8% according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs Value report. Want to know how much a bathroom remodel may cost? Watch this video for more information on bathroom remodeling costs in Columbus, Ohio.

Are you ready to start a primary bathroom remodel? Give us a call at 614-459-4000 or schedule a phone conversation with our Client Relations Coordinator on our website!
February 15, 2023
5 Trends for Your Kitchen That are Here to Stay
Kitchens are the heart of the home and one of the most requested remodeling projects our Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company in Columbus, OH completes every year. While the options, designs, and finishes are plentiful, there are some kitchen trends that are enduring and most often desired by our clients.

Design – As far as space planning, the open-concept kitchen floorplans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. The open floor plan is still the most requested, with sightlines and entertaining at the top of the list.
- While colored cabinets are trending now, the “white” kitchen is timeless and here to stay in the Midwest.
- Create warmth in varying degrees based on timeless color palettes keeping it crisp and clean or light and airy.
- Installing large windows, skylights or glass doors will maximize the natural light and create a bright airy feeling.
Islands – They are an essential part of a functional floorplan for those that enjoy cooking, baking and entertaining. They find their way into most of our clients’ design plans. Although sometimes, adding an island isn’t possible, in which case our Team will collaborate to find additional ways to incorporate additional workspace and storage that functions for their lifestyle and family’s needs.

Double islands have increased in demand over the years and can be incorporated into many open-concept first-floor plans. They give you the luxury of having one island for workspace, sinks, microwaves, and cooktops and another island for additional seating, buffets for entertaining as well as creating extra storage.

Customization – Kitchens can be very detailed and personal to the homeowner. Different materials and finishes can be personalized to an individual’s taste from appliances and cabinets to paint colors and storage. Selections that meet specific daily needs of you and your family’s lifestyle dominate most of the design plans for our clients.
- Mixing finishes and materials adds a more personal touch from countertops and backsplashes to fixtures and cabinets.
- Pantry options that include “working” kitchens or butler’s pantries keep the messes of preparing meals behind closed doors.
- Range hoods that make a statement can be large and bold or minimalistic. Either style can combine materials and finishes to personalize the space.
Fixtures & Finishes – Quartz countertops and other “easy care” materials that resist scratches, stains and burns help busy families keep their homes looking fresh. Wood is down-to-earth and creates a warmth that is difficult to match. Whether using it as an accent or statement piece, it adds texture and is timeless.

Energy-Efficient – Protecting Mother Earth and our natural resources is only gaining more and more attention as climate change dominates the news. The focus will continue to shift to using less energy and water through design-build solutions. Mindful choices like adding reverse water osmosis options cuts down on buying plastic water bottles. Installing dishwashers, sinks and other plumbing that use less water and appliances that use less energy can have a significant impact on our environment. Additionally using sustainable materials are viable and frequently requested by many of our clients.

Whether you want to hop on the newest kitchen trends, have a specific design in mind, or want to be timeless, our Remodel-Design-Build Team is here to collaborate with you to create your vision for your family’s home. For inspiration visit our Kitchens Portfolio on our website.

Contact us here to start the conversation. We’re ready to get started on your kitchen remodeling project!
February 10, 2023
Bathroom Remodeling Costs in Columbus, Ohio
How much does a Design-Build Bathroom Remodel Cost?

It’s your private escape, but is it beautiful and functional? Remodeling your bathroom is a crucial decision for any homeowner.

If you’ve searched online for bathroom remodeling costs you know there is a wide range of information available. What’s the difference between a midrange and a luxury bathroom remodel? First, calculating the cost of any home remodeling project requires knowing the design, scope and size of the project. Then you can add in the costs of fixtures and finishes.

The Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company in Columbus, OH has assembled the following project profiles and galleries to help you begin the process to understanding the bathroom remodeling costs for your project. They also recommend reading Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value annual report.

Primary En Suite Remodel Dublin OH

3 Project Types – 3 Budgets – 3 Scopes of Work

Luxury Design-Build Remodeling for Primary Bathrooms & En Suites

Project Estimates $95k – $175k+

Possible Scope of Work & Selections:
- Increase footprint of bathroom by building an addition or using other rooms in home
- Rework existing layout to include moving plumbing & HVAC locations
- Upgrade all existing plumbing, lighting and electrical fixtures
- Move and/or add plumbing, electric, HVAC, venting
- Greatest number of choices for finishes & materials
- Quartz countertops
- Tile flooring & walls w/custom accents
- Install custom cabinetry with personalized storage solutions
- Large custom shower with multiple showerheads & body sprays
- Optional soaking tub, steam shower and/or heated flooring
Adding a New or Enlarging an Existing Bathroom within the Original Footprint of the Home

Project Estimates $125 – $200k

Bexley, OH 92sf

Upper Arlington, OH 110sf

Dublin, OH 100sf

Possible Scope of Work & Selections:
- Move and/or add plumbing, electric, HVAC, venting
- Install new 2-3 lighting fixtures
- Quartz or granite countertops, level 3 or 4
- Install custom cabinetry with personalized storage options
- Custom tiled walk-in shower with bench
- Modest shower plumbing options w/ multiple body sprays, handheld spray heads
- Install new flooring tile or LVT
- Upgrade existing or install new insulation
Remove & Replace Midrange Bathroom Remodeling

Price Estimates $60k – $75k

Hilliard, OH Hall Bathroom

Grandview, OH Guest Bathroom

Upper Arlington, OH Primary En Suite

Possible Scope of Work & Selections:
- Remove & replace all cabinets, plumbing, fixtures and materials
- Keep existing plumbing and electrical layouts
- Quartz or granite countertops
- Porcelain or ceramic tiled walls in the shower
- Custom or semi-custom cabinetry with personalized storage solutions
- Install LVT, laminate or tile flooring
Ready to get started on a bathroom remodel? Contact our Client Relations Coordinator today! Visit our website or call 614-459-4000.
February 1, 2023
Ready for a Home Remodel in Columbus, Ohio?
How a Remodel can create more joy in your home.

Americans spent $420 billion in 2020 on remodeling their homes! Homeowners choose to remodel for many reasons. Do you need more space or better function in your home? You may be looking to remodel your existing spaces or create more space with an addition. Our Remodel-Design-Build Team at The Cleary Company in Columbus, Ohio is ready to collaborate on your next project.

The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) & National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) partnered to produce the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report. Over the past few months, we have been sharing parts of this report, specifically certain remodeling projects and their impact on homeowners. To complete this series, we have summarized the information to give you the whole picture of this report. Read the full report here.

Takeaways from the Report – What Happens After You Remodel:
- Many of the projects, although completed during the pandemic, indicated that 83% of homeowners stated they would have remodeled regardless.
- Top 3 reported reasons for a remodel?
  - Upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes, and materials. (30%)
  - Add features and improve livability. (20%)
  - Increase functionality. (16 %)
- 86% reported that remodeling one area made them want to remodel other areas in their homes.
- 57% would do the project the same way but 35% stated they would make some different choices.
- 84% have a greater desire to be in their homes since the remodel.
- 57% feel increased happiness.
- Most feel a major sense of accomplishment when they think of their project.
Joy Scores

The report utilizes a Joy score for each project based on the happiness it provided the homeowner after completion. The scores are not necessarily informed by the cost recovery (ROI) for a project but by how much the project has improved the way they live in their home. A typical score is 9.6 but many projects scored a perfect 10!
- Painting the entire interior or just one room
- Adding a new home office
- Refinishing or installing new wood flooring
- Closet renovation or adding more storage
- Converting an unfinished attic into living space
Read this blog post to check out 3 attic spaces our Team converted into full bathrooms!

Do you want a new love of your home, increased satisfaction, a positive change to how your family functions in your home, stay in your community, and a feeling of accomplishment? Then it is time for you to remodel and The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build Team is ready to provide you with a plan to achieve your goals for your home!

Contact us to get started ~ Call 614-459-4000 or visit our website today to schedule a phone call with our Client Relations Coordinator.
January 19, 2023