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March 3, 2010
Staycations Are In! Create Your Own Outdoor Oasis.

With the economy lingering in the doldrums, many families are holding off on spending thousands of dollars to take a vacation abroad. Instead, consider the alternative of creating a personal oasis in the comfort and convenience of your own backyard.Consider stone fireplaces for cozy gatherings; pergolas and gazebos to resemble a faraway oasis; flat screen...

February 3, 2010
Classic’s Focus on Continued Learning Feature on CharlestonCurrents.com

Below is an excerpt from the Monday, February 1 issue of CharlestonCurrents. Bob Fleming, president of Classic Remodeling & Construction on Johns Island, recently earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders. According to the NAHB's directory, Fleming is the only person within a 50-mile radius who has the...

January 12, 2010
Classic Remodeling Featured in Charleston Style and Design

Check out Classic Remodeling's "Rooms with a View" feature in the Winter 2010 issue of Charleston Style and Design. Or visit www.charlestonstyleanddesign.com to read the article online.The article highlights the three projects in which Classic Remodeling helps integrate indoor and outdoor living spaces for our clients.Below are a couple of the photos, shot by Tripp...

December 17, 2009
A Play Break at Classic

What’s better than Bob having a play date with project manager Cava’s son, Ulee? Do you want to wager a bet on who went home with the truck?As 2009 draws to a close, it is moments like these that we all cherish. With our Season’s Greetings, treasure old memories and anticipate the creation of new...

December 17, 2009
Maintaining Your Home’s Value

A home is many things: shelter, a place to create family memories, a comfort zone, an investment. Whether your home is new, gently used or truly historic, it makes sense to maintain its value so that your home can be enjoyed in 2010 and beyond.Day-to-day living causes an inevitable aging process for any home. An...

October 27, 2009
Classic Remodeling in Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens

With The Preservation Society of Charleston's long standing commitment to feature architecturally significant private dwellings, we were honored once again that one of our client's homes was showcased in the 33rd annual Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens. This Historic Charleston home, along with inspiration from its loving homeowner, fostered Classic’s niche by perfectly melding...

October 12, 2009
Classic Remodeling Receives National Industry Recognition

The below excerpt appeared in the Saturday, October 10 Real Estate section of the Charleston Post and Courier.The Johns Island “design-build” venture has been named among the leading remodeling outfits in the U.S. Classic Remodeling & Construction Inc. made the Top 500 list of Qualified Remodeler Magazine for 2009.The magazine cited six criteria in selecting...

September 21, 2009
Small Fixes. Simple Solutions.

Our Specialty Services Team. Small fixes and simple solutions for your home.With the Specialty Services Team, you get much more than a random handyman with a tape measure. You get our in-house team that will work with trade partners to coordinate all aspects of your project, regardless of size, and our commitment to leverage the...

August 20, 2009
Don’t Let This Be You

Discover this Timeline to Achieve Successful Remodeling Develop a personal List of Goals.· Set priorities.· Do not rush or make hasty decisions.Establish a Time Frame that suites your expectation for a completion date.· Understand your responsibilities and those of your contractor that must be met in order to meet milestones.Choose a remodeling firm.· Take time...

July 20, 2009
Bathed in Luxury

Wouldn't it be fun to bask in your old fashioned tub while looking out at your privately landscaped backyard retreat.Bathroom remodeling in Charleston, SC is rewarding for our team and for our clients.Creating retreats within the home have always been important but seem to have added value these days as "staycations" are embraced and enjoyed...