1960′s Home Remodeled to Enhance and Update its Original Personality
We recently completed a remodeling project in which we updated an entire home that was built in 1964. This home had never been modernized since it was built, so it had a great personality reflective of the early 60’s. Our goal was not to change the personality of the home, but to enhance its individuality through updating and enhancing. For example, we strived to keep original light fixtures found throughout the house unless, for some reason, they were not authentic or could not be salvaged due to damage or code requirements. The beautiful walnut hardwood floors, which lost much of their personality over the years, were refinished back to their original, natural finish. The kitchen, hall bathroom and master bathroom were completely remodeled. Gayle was sure to maintain the contemporary aspect of these areas within the design, while offering the new homeowner all the conveniences he desired.
Right now you can see some pictures of the before pictures of some areas of this home, as well as a look at some of the original lighting that are still found in this home.
Over the next few weeks, we will feature each bathroom and the kitchen with before and after pictures.
Hope you enjoy the tour!
PS—We did not keep the macramé light fixture!
Urban Ranger Model Block Home
An Urban Ranger Model Block Home
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Schloegel Design Remodel has completed its work at 3311 East 60th Street.
The purpose of the project was to raise the ceiling in the rear room off the kitchen. The ceiling height in this room was 6”7” which was inadequate. The scope of the job included removing the existing roof, ceiling joists, ceiling tiles, and wall covering. The new work included extending the height of the wall studs and constructing a new hip style roof and ceiling joists. A new twin casement window, wall and ceiling insulation, drywall, and wall and ceiling paneling were installed. Crown mold, wood base and a new 6-panel exterior door with two locks were also installed. On the exterior we set matching eave and facia trim, siding, roof shingles, and gutters with down spouts.
On October 4th of 2008, 9 carpenter employees of Schloegel Design Remodel donated their time to start the work. This represented 63 hours of work that day. To complete the project, Schloegel Design Remodel donated $2,232 of material and another 95 hours of labor for a total of 158 hours.
The people at Schloegel Design Remodel are committed to supporting the community and the Urban Rangers in particular. The residents of this home now have a more comfortable and safer room. We are proud of the work completed at this house and look forward to working with them again.
Urban Ranger Corps Ribbon Cutting
Urban Ranger Corps Ribbon Cutting
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Urban Rangers Founder Fr. John Wandless, City Councilwoman Cindy Circo, and Schloegel Design Remodel founder, Jake Schloegel, cut the ribbon on an Urban Rangers house. Schloegel Design Remodel helped in the renovation.
From Jake Schloegel:
“The city had declared this a “dangerous building” and it was scheduled for demolition. The Urban Rangers intervened and petitioned the Jackson County Circuit Court under the Missouri Abandoned Housing Act, to award control of the property to the Urban Rangers for the purpose of renovation.
“Instead of having another vacant lot in the urban core, the neighborhood now has a fully renovated home ready for a new home owner.”
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Urban Ranger Corps
Schloegel Design Remodel, as part of its commitment to give back to the community, works with the Urban Rangers to help them achieve their mission.The Urban Rangers Corps recruits youths through high schools, churches and community centers to repair, paint and landscape homes in their own neighborhoods during the summer. The work is done at little or no cost to needy residents. The Rangers receive a paycheck and learn a set of skills and values while improving neighborhoods in need.
Schloegel Design Remodel helps the Urban Rangers through fundraising activities, hands-on training and by working on one of the homes on the model block. Jake Schloegel sits on the Urban Ranger Corps. Board of Directors.“I think our company and the Urban Rangers are a great fit,” Jake Schloegel said. “The Urban Rangers are committed to bringing back the homes in the urban core while working with the youth of the area at the same time. With our experience in renovation, there’s much we have to offer.”
During Jake’s three years on the board, he has come to appreciate the rangers in ways he never expected, and to understand the gravity of what the rangers face on a daily basis living in the inner-city. “Unfortunately, the media, movies, etc. have painted a picture of the inner city that is not entirely correct. There are a lot of kids in the inner city, who are exactly that: ‘kids.’ They are trying to get by, learn what they can, make life work, and hope in the future. Meeting some of the ranger graduates, which I had the opportunity to do at the recent holiday luncheon, was truly uplifting. There are a lot of inner city young men that are positive, smart, hard working and willing to do what it takes to be a contributor to our community, now and in the future. I also like that the URC, in addition to paying rangers during their eight-weeks summer session, expects all rangers to do a certain amount of voluntary community service hours during the program’s school year session.”
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Hanley Wood-Remodeling’s Big 50
The Big50 comprise individuals whose exemplary business practices, unique design sensibilities, and exceptional management skills elevate them above their peers.
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Professional Remodeler Magazine-Benchmark Market Leader
Professional Remodeler Magazine’s Benchmark Market Leader for innovation and quality in the remodeling industry.
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Kansas City Small Business Monthly-25 Under 25 Award
Kansas City Small Business Monthly recognized Schloegel Design Remodel with its 25 Under 25 Award.
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2005 Society of Financial Service Professionals-American Business Ethics Award
Schloegel Design Remodel won the American Business Ethics Award from the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
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2008 REMY – Winner – Room Addition under $100,000
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