Austin, TX, August 15, 2011 – Today BuildFax unveiled its BuildFax Remodeling Index for June 2011. It shows that even as the economy continues to struggle and home sales sag, the remodeling industry continued to be a bright spot from coast to coast. The index shows that June 2011 became the month with the highest level of remodeling activity since the Index was introduced in 2004.

Today’s report reveals continued month-over-month gains for most regions of the country, with data demonstrating that consumers are continuing to invest in remodeling, even as the stock market dips and unemployment remains high.

June Signifies 20 Consecutive Months of Industry Growth

The latest BFRI, detailing remodeling activity from June 2011, indicates that residential remodeling activity registered the 20th-straight month of year-over-year gains, demonstrating that many Americans are continuing to remodel their current homes, rather than purchasing new homes.

 - Tom Cook

Now is a great time to take care of that Bathroom Remodel, Kitchen Remodel or to get that Media and Entertainment Center taken care of! Maybe a good time to clean out the garage and get the storage solutions you have always wanted.

Contact us first chance you get. As one of the top San Diego Remodeling companies, we are here to serve!

Call me directly on my cell for the fastest way to get YOUR Home Improvement started. I can meet with you in your home to work out the best designs to fit your rooms and your budget.

Residential remodeling activity increased in 2010 …  

… showing gains for the 14 th straight month, as many homeowners continue to choose remodeling over purchasing a new home.

Residential remodeling activity grew 18 percent nationwide between December 2009 and December 2010, according to the latest

All regions in the U.S. except for the Midwest showed year-over-year increases in remodeling activity. The Midwest index decreased by less than one percent. The West had its highest numbers in index history, while the South had a four-year high.

BuildFax also released its 2010 Year in Review, which reported that remodeling activity in 2010 resembled what 2008 could have looked like if the housing market had not collapsed.

 This is good news for San Diego!  Why not take advantage of the lowered costs of Kitchen Remodeling, Bath Remodeling or many of the other San Diego Remodeling values that we offer NOW?  From Custom Cabinets to Kitchens and Baths to Media Centers and Home Offices … well just IMAGINE the wonderful Home Improvements we could make come to life in your home!

Give me a call today … directly on my cell phone, if you like at 760-802-6631 or click on this link to fill out our quick and easy quote request.  As they say, “You’ll be Glad you did!”

We’re Innovative can make your home a Green Home. (Well, at least a little bit greener!)  By adding a Whole House Fan, which is hidden in the attic space, you can dramatically reduce your air conditioning cost, by forcing all of the super hot air from the highest point in your home outside, and drawing cool air in to the places in your home that need it most. When the weather is cold, the system is closed, and the warm air stays in the house where you want it! This is a very cost effective and quick way to freshen up your home!

Call us and ask how it works.

The Entire WICC Family … including the Cooks!

Bridging from here to the Future!

This weeks Green Construction Tip is Low VOC finishes. We’re Innovative uses Low VOC finishes to reduce the pollutants that go into the air every day! When you buy cabinets and furniture built elsewhere, especially if it is built in another state (or country!), you risk that the manufacturer used highly dangerous and polluting chemicals in their process. At We’re Innovative, we endeavor to use the most environmentally friendly alternatives available, while maintaining the exception level of quality we expect to provide.

Go to our contact page by clicking on the “Free Quote Button” and put SPACE LIFT in the Referral Field. I will call you as close to immediately as I can.  You’re gonna LOVE this program!

- Tom Cook

Do Your Spaces Invite and Welcome New Tenants?

]]> http://wereinnovative.com/blog/2010/04/our-space-lift-program/feed/ 0 http://wereinnovative.com/blog/2010/03/were-innovative-and-the-queen-mary-2/ http://wereinnovative.com/blog/2010/03/were-innovative-and-the-queen-mary-2/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:29:11 +0000 admin http://wereinnovative.com/blog/?p=155 A recent article in the LA Times about the renovations of the Queen Mary in Long Beach.  We are working on those hotel rooms, remodeling restaurants, doing general tenant improvements and more!  We are so proud to be part of this landmark project.  Come visit the ship … it’s truly awesome!

From the article:

“Long Beach officials now believe the ship is getting its long-overdue upgrades under a new management company that also operates hotels and restaurants in Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.” … “The city turned over management to the Delaware North Cos., a New York hospitality and food service company, in September. Company officials say their strategy is to restore the ship to much of its Art Deco splendor while incorporating modern-day amenities.”

Click here to read the whole story.

The Queen Mary, which Long Beach purchased in 1967, is getting long-overdue upgrades. So far, 75 of the 314 hotel rooms and two of its three restaurants have been renovated. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

- Tom

Country Kitchen - Clear Pecan Cabinets, Applewood pulls and LivingStone Countertops add up to a warm yet bright and "homey" heart of this Julian home!

1]  Thou shalt do thy homework

Form – What do you want your new kitchen to look like?  Are you creating a showpiece?  Do you want the new “heart of your home” to be wooden and warm or new age and stainless steel?  The choice is completely yours … NOT your contractor’s …  as to what this most important part of your home will say to your guests.  We will work with you to make this new, and to some most important, room look the way you want.

Function – What about the way the kitchen you have now works would you change if you could?  Would you prefer the dishwasher on the other side of the sink?  How about an island to add more counter space?  Maybe revamping the lighting would really bring about a better workspace?  Again, make a wish list and have it ready for your remodeler’s response.  We can help you make it do what you want it to do.

Materials – There are so many new materials available to the consumer that the choices can be overwhelming.  Be careful choose a remodeler that can talk to you about ALL of the products you want to know about … NOT just the one’s they represent.  A good contractor will be abreast of a wide range of choices from which you can select what you desire. 

But why choose We’re Innovative?

Our designers can “fill in the gaps” in order to add to your own strengths in the areas of Form and Function.  And, since we handle all of the traditional materials and keep ourselves educated on the latest in new technologies, we have no reason to lead you down any path you don’t wish to tread.  Kitchen Remodeling in San Diego just got a LOT easier!

The result?  Getting WHAT you want, WHEN you want it and at the best value while staying within a single source environment.  It really is the “Innovative” way to go! 

- Tom Cook