Finding Jenn was like stumbling upon a winning lottery ticket. I recently bought my first house,…read moreundertook my first renovation project, and then needed to find someone to tile my kitchen's backsplash. Like any proper, clueless adult, I started with a Yelp search. I got quotes from 5 or so local tilers and also reached out to Home Depot to see what their pricing was. Home Depot was the least expensive but I was worried that their installers wouldn't be as attentive to detail as an independent installer. Jenn's quote was the most reasonable I received from an independent provider and so I took a chance and hired her. What separated her from the pack immediately was her level of service. Sometimes it's hard to get any sort of response from a tile company and Jenn was the opposite. She stopped by my house on a weekend to give me an estimate because I have a really crazy work schedule. Even before I officially hired her, she was already going out of her way to provide excellent customer service. We set up an install date, I bought the tile I wanted (we went with a matte, mid-tone gray subway tile from Daltile), and she went to work. Install on my backsplash took 1 day to set, 1 day to grout then she stopped by for another 15 minutes on the third day to do a final seal. She left the place spotless everyday and was always so friendly to me and my partner. The best part? Her work is impeccable. Holy moly, those clean lines! Her attention to detail is remarkable and she cut around every edge perfectly. I'm obsessed with her work and it really was the perfect final touch on our kitchen. I will absolutely go to her first for any and every future project we have. Also, as an extra bonus, she came in under her estimated price! Many others wouldn't be quite so honest but Jenn let me know that install went faster than she predicted and the final cost was nearly 10% less than we initially thought it would be!

Full Disclosure: Jenn Ferrante was my employee over 20 years ago and is a friend, since then she…read morehas installed tile on over 90%of my projects. Her work is the BEST - and I am not kidding! If you want to see her work - you can check out my website - All of the projects posted have tile installed by her! robinrigbyfisher.com. Looking for a tile installer - Bella Tile is the only Tile setter I use!

Wow! I have been working with Julia and little by little since I bought my very first house about 6…read moremonths ago. She has been extremely patient with my decision making - always finding options that I feel comfortable with. (It's scary when you are a first time buyer- and realize how much it really is to furnish a home). We started off having a bunch of pre calls- where she got the vibe of me and my girlfriend's taste. And let me tell you .... It's not an easy feat when my style is PNW/ midcentury modern and my gf is English country side/ northeast . But we are SOOOOOOO happy. She sent us a doc of exactly what we were looking for- and even did it in phases. Little by little .... Am I right ? My favorite part- she always helps schedule and makes the delivery process up so smooth, I never have to worry about it. She is so responsive and on it. Thank you so much Julia- for making this semi - stressful task .... Fun!

We hired Emily to redo the pantry in our 85-year-old house. It's a very deep, narrow space and we…read morewere so tired of the shallow shelves and having to step inside to get anything. Emily suggested some deep shelves that would slide all the way out, allowing us to access everything we need. She did a fantastic job. We love the pantry already. She was great at communicating, efficient, and really pleasant to work with. I loved that she could work with our budget and suggested ways we could do work to reduce the price. I would absolutely hire Emily again.

Emily is great! Very clear communication, arrived on time (she even braved the snow to make it!),…read moreand was able to perform the work I needed done in the time she quoted. She even had to go to the hardware store for parts and finished on time. All the work she performed also looks great and she was fun to talk to! Bonus, my puppies loved her too! Will definitely have her back.

Terrible woman. Values as human been are minimum. Don't contract with her. Her designs are meh and…read morehas a terrible vibe.

Angela Todd has earned a national reputation as a preeminent design professional. She is…read moreuniversally respected in the design industry. More importantly, Angela is a kind, caring and uber talented individual.

Phenomenal!!!! Recast Homes spearheaded by Krisanna is the kind of contractor that your dream you…read morewill find yourself working with. Her enthusiasm, taste, style, persona, eye for detail, organization skills, project management, and overall friendliness are beyond reproach, Myself and my wife had been on the fence about selling or renovating and were losing hope of finding a contractor until my wife found Krisanna and Recast Homes. From the moment we met her both my wife and I felt at ease, relaxed and the weigh of what seemed like the world was lifted. It was now an easy decision and we were staying in our home! One thing that jumped out at us and was a fantastic bonus is that she is not only a GC but also an interior / exterior designer. We spoke with Krisanna about remodeling our kitchen, making our laundry room more functional, updating the downstairs powder room, changing the flooring, redoing the stairs, building a loft and adding a wall to separate the dining room from the front room. What happened next blew us away! She took all the ideas that we had and then added to and enhanced each of them. Krisanna laid out a clear and concise timeline for the project and was able to tell us what was happening on each day and week for the duration of the renovation. Once we committed to the project the scale of the project became apparent to us but Krisanna was able to get ahead of any issue and would meet with us in person and by phone to discuss colors, materials, style, lighting. Once all the decision were made the demo started on time and on the day we had planned. Like every renovation project there are always unforeseen issues and we had water damage at the back door, powder room and under the kitchen island from slow leaks due to old bad CPVC piping. Krisanna immediately informed us of what was found, had a plan in place and repairs scheduled the same day. She would also arrive to the house and say things "like I have been thinking about this wall ..... we should leave a section open at the top for added light" and it made the wall 10x better. The samples she brought, the colors, paint, the furnishings, accessories, stove ideas, kitchen pendants and faucets were all exactly what we had wanted but could not put together on our own. Her help with the flooring was incredibly and spent many hours with us at CFM helping us decide on what worked best for the cabinetry color scheme. The finished product is jaw dropping and the quality of the finish is outstanding. We are delighted with how the house looks and how functional it now is. I have an office again, we have a Loft for a kids play room, a beautiful kitchen, front room, dinning room, family room and the laundry room is exceptional. If you have project and need a general contractor or designer then the only realistic option is Krisanna and Recast Home. She is simply the absolute best!!!

Krisanna and her whole team did an amazing job for me. I put off doing a remodel on my 2nd floor…read morefor way too long because I didn't know where to begin. Recast Homes was highly recommended to me. Krisanna is both the designer and contractor and incredibly talented. I felt completely at ease the minute I met Krisanna, Kaley and the team. Krisanna listened to my wants and concerns. She transformed my bedroom and bathrooms into a zen space. They gave me what I wanted and so much more. I'm beyond grateful. Krisanna and her team are so organized and detail oriented. They set the schedule and stuck to it. She is a hands on designer and contractor. She handled the normal bumps along the road with grace. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Recast Homes

Therese is extremely organized and skilled at her job. I am not a client, but a regular…read moresubcontractor on her projects. As a sub, I can confidently say she is a cut above many other GCs I work for. You are in good hands working with Therese and team!

Therese and Katlyn are top notch! From the beginning quote to the design and all the way thru…read moreconstruction they were amazing. We were updated thru every step of the process and when something went wrong or there was a setback, Therese and Katlyn were there to get us right back on track. I will recommend Therese DuBravac Design Rebuild Remodel to anyone who needs work done!

Review for Sheila Botke, Avalon Interior Designs…read more March 2014 By Stephanie T., retired teacher I bought my 1955 "mid-century modern" house in SE last July, and immediately began a lot of much-needed updating and remodeling. A few weeks later, when I was about to decide on my paint colors, an acquaintance suggested I might want to meet with a really good interior designer he knew named Sheila Botke - just for a short consultation. I kept putting off calling her. I guess I was feeling a little bit nervous and intimidated since I'd never worked with a designer before. I just couldn't imagine myself flipping through books of brocade fabric swatches with a designer -- choking at prices I would never be able to afford. Well, happily, it turned out that my fears were unfounded. I ended up feeling totally at ease with Sheila and actually having a really good time with her. She's not only exceptionally good at what she does, but she's also just a super sweet person who's a lot of fun to be around. She has a wide variety of resources to draw from. She can show you beautiful samples of anything you're needing, from blinds and curtains, to rugs and paint colors. I loved the interesting "outside the box" ideas and samples she came up with. Very creative and cool! She knows all the great retail and wholesale sources as well, and will shop with you for tile, lighting, couches... whatever you need. Having a designer that's well-connected in the trade community is a big plus. I used her hardwood floor guy and her painter and can't say enough about the quality of their work. Nothing fell through the cracks, thanks to Sheila's diligence. She had my back the entire time my remodel was going on -- catching others' mistakes and putting out small fires before they turned into real issues. She made time for me no matter how hectic her schedule was, always making sure I had what I need when I needed it! Wow. Pretty impressive. Knowledgeable about code as well as colors, she has a discerning eye for detail. I just can't imagine finding a better designer than Sheila. She's a natural at what she does. She's got the gift of being able to look at a space, indoors or out, and know just how to transform it into something that REALLY works. I call it Sheila Magic. ;-) Totally professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a real joy to work with...that's Sheila. Don't hesitate to call her and see for yourself.

We are soooo grateful that we sought out the expert advice of Sheila Botke at Avalon Interior…read moreDesign when we decided to paint the exterior of our house! She was so patient and helpful as she guided us through the process of considering our roof color, adjacent brick color, permanent window trim color before we decided on a color for the body of our house. We are ecstatic about the final result - and so are our neighbors!!

Can't say enough about Isabella. From start to finish, she is a professional who can get even the…read moresmallest details correct. Isabella has a great sense of what designs are both in style, but will stand the test of time (so you aren't left with a home 10 years down the road with a bathroom which was contemporary 10 years ago, but is now out of style and is going to be a hastle to sell). Her use/knowledge of lighting and traditional materials makes a space feel so open and vibrant. Our team loves working with her on all types of remodels. We highly recommend her to every client looking to redesign their home. The JDI Construction Team.

Isabella was extremely responsive and professional. She was able to discuss the project and turn…read morearound professional designs and drawings within a day. She was open to feedback and her follow up was top notch. 10/10 would hire her again.