Multi-generation Remodel

Before & After : Episode BAA-237 -- More Projects »
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Before

Homeowners Doug and Marianne, and Doug's mother, Elaine, share the history of their home and why they have chosen to do such a large remodel. Tour inside and out of what the house currently looks like before any construction begins.

Drawing Board/Hands On

Host Pat Simpson interviews the residential architect, Victor Morris, who is working on Doug and Marianne's house. We see the new exterior elevations as well as the blueprints for the new interior. Eleven months of construction is overviewed in this segment as we highlight some of the major steps in the process.

After

Pat Simpson tours the finished remodel with the homeowners Doug and Marianne. We see the spectacular exterior and interior changes and reflect on what some of these new spaces used to look like. We also hear from Doug's mother on how she likes her new "mother-in-law" suite.

Resources
roof trusses
W. Kost Manufacturing Co, Inc.
75 Koppie Drive
Gilberts, IL 60136
Phone: 847-428-0600
Fax: 847-428-0839

siding - Alside
Alside brand center-lock vinyl siding, Alside charter oak vinyl soffit and fascia, Alside .032 seamless gutter and downspout
Zonac Future Windows Inc.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-858-7970

excavation services
Bustovis, Inc.
PO Box 72046
Roselle, IL 60172
Phone: 630-351-9189
Fax: 847-534-6666

windows and doors -- Marvin Windows Center
Zonac Future Windows Inc.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: 630-858-7970

shingles - Topside
Elk Prestique II, a 25-year laminated shingle, in hickory color
Topside Roofing, Inc.
815 Schneider
South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: 847-923-0559
Fax: 847-289-3063
Email: topside@innerwise.com
URL: www.topsideroofing.com

cabinets - Merillat
Walden Oak with cider finish and Darlan Hickory with cider finish
Kitchen Distributors of America, Inc.
20630 North Milwaukee Ave.
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: 847-541-4300
Fax: 847-541-4989

electrical services - PLI
P.L.I. Electric
29226 North Callahan Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
Phone: 847-526-5844
Guests
C.J. Williams
Contractor
Unlimited Building Services, Inc.
3701-C Berdnick St.
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Phone: 847-358-4675
Fax: 847-358-4773
Email: UBSChicago@aol.com

Victor Morris
Designer
Structural Shop, Ltd.
502 Zenith Dr.
Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: 847-298-2660
Fax: 847-298-5112
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