From TRASH TO TREASURE with Schloegel Design Remodel

January 1, 1970
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DIY Class, Habitat for Humanity, Habitat Restore, Kansas City, Trash to Treasure, Waldo Restore

It will be the greatest “before & after” story ever told. Schloegel’s designers have selected their “trash” from Habitat Restore – on Saturday, April 2, stop by to see the “treasure” they’ve created. TRASH TO TREASURE DIY CLASS Saturday April 2nd – 11: 00 a.m. Waldo Habitat Restore 303 W. 79th Street

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How Do I Properly Remove Damaged Floor Joists?

January 1, 1970
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Ask Jake, building codes, Design remodel in Kansas City, floor joists, Jake Schloegel, Kansas City, Kansas City home remodeling, lumber, nails, plywood, structural engineer

I have a twelve foot span. The floor joist are damaged. How far do I have to sister the joist to make them structurally sound? Robert, I can’t answer this without seeing your situation.  There is no code written to deal with this type of problem.  Each case is different. 

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How Do I Remove Soffits Above Kitchen Cabinets?

January 1, 1970
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Ask Jake, cabinets, design remodel, home improvement, Kansas City, Kansas City kitchen, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, Schloegel Design Remodel, SDRKC

I am interested in removing the soffit in my kitchen. My first step was to drill a hole to look inside w/a flashlight, but when I tried to do this, I realized that the entire soffit is encased in solid wood w/drywall over it. Do you have any suggestions for

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Historical Hyde Park Renovation Safe Lead Paint Removal

January 1, 1970
Schloegel Design Remodel
Design Matters, News and Events
custom home remodels, design remodel, Design remodel in Kansas City, home design, home improvement, home remodel, home remodeling, home remodeling in Kansas City, Jake Schloegel, Kansas City, Kansas City home remodeling, Remodel Again, Schloegel Design Remodel, SDRKC

We began working on the historical Hyde Park renovation a few weeks ago. Since the building was erected in 1921, we followed safe lead practices as required by the EPA which included the isolation of the entire building, removal and proper disposal of all debris.  Upon the completion of demolition,

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Bling Birdhouses – A Spin on Tradition

January 1, 1970
Schloegel Design Remodel
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bird houses, bling, Design, glass tile, Tile

Here’s a note from Donna Kirsopp, CKBR, Design Consultant This past year as the holiday approached I wanted to give something from the heart to my family and friends. My father had become the master of birdhouses and built houses that replicated everything from a Georgia Mansion to a Log

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How Do We Get Rid of Above Cabinet Soffits?

January 1, 1970
Schloegel Design Remodel
Ask Jake
Ask Jake, cabinets, ceilings, crown, Kansas City kitchen, mouldings, soffits

Hello Jake- We have 3 walls of soffits over our 1989 contractor grade cabinets. Inside there are waste pipes from the 2 baths upstairs as well as 3/4inch copper pipe and electrical. Our ceilings are 90 inches high from the pre-finished hardwood floor, the soffits are 7.5 inches high and

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Restoring a Kitchen Back to it’s Roots

January 1, 1970
Schloegel Design Remodel
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bathroom remodeling, bathrooms, brookside, bungalow, craftsman, Eddie Bauer, home remodeling in Kansas City, Jake Schloegel, Kansas City kitchen, kitchen counter, kitchen design, kitchen remodel, Marvin Casement Window, Mosaic Tile, Natural Stone, Schloegel Design Remodel, SDRKC, Under cabinet lighting

We completed this kitchen and powder bathroom remodel last year in the Brookside area.   The new space features prefinished maple cabinetry with a rich sable stain that makes this space very warm and “Mince Gold” countertops were selected for their unusual veining and eye catching gold flecks. The undercabinetry lights

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Popcorn Anyone? This Media Room is So Inviting!

January 1, 1970
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basement, basement remodel, basement remodels, Design remodel in Kansas City, entertainment room, home design, home improvement, home remodeling, home remodeling in Kansas City, Jake Schloegel, Kansas City home remodeling, lower level, media room, movie room

We recently completed a lower level remodel in conjunction with Design Connection, Inc.  This media room looks so inviting!  What a great place to view a favorite movie or sporting event!  (I’ll take extra butter!)

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Historical Hyde Park Project Before

January 1, 1970
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custom home remodels, design remodel, Design remodel in Kansas City, home remodeling, home remodeling in Kansas City, home remodels, Jake Schloegel, Kansas City, Kansas City home remodeling, Remodel Again, remodeling, remodeling in Kansas City, Schloegel, Schloegel Design Remodel

We are really excited to be starting a project in historical Hyde Park.  This wonderful duplex was built in 1921, and still posses many of the beautiful, unique qualities found in buildings built during that era.  The generous moldings, doors and trim are original.  Much of the trim was maintained

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Help for Habitat ReStore

January 1, 1970
Schloegel Design Remodel
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One of Schloegel Design Remodel’s best practices is to donate as much material from a job site as possible.  Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is the perfect partner for this practice.  We donate cabinetry, lighting, fixtures, countertops . . . anything we can from each job.   Before ReStore gave us

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