Home Remodeling

Whether your home feels outdated, no longer suits your lifestyle, or simply needs a refresh, a remodel can transform your space into exactly what you need. From updating a single room to overhauling your entire home's interior, the right renovation breathes new life into your property while increasing its value and functionality.

Dave Schauer with Prodigy Contracting brings over 20 years of construction experience to home remodeling projects throughout Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding North Dakota communities. With expertise spanning everything from framing to finish work, we guide homeowners through every phase of their remodeling project with honest communication and quality craftsmanship.

Why Remodel Your Current Home

Many homeowners reach a point where their house no longer matches their needs. Perhaps your family has grown, your work situation has changed, or your style preferences have evolved. Rather than undertaking the stress and expense of moving, remodeling allows you to customize your existing home to fit your current lifestyle.

A well-executed remodel not only increases your home's market value but also enhances your daily living experience. Kitchen updates typically offer strong returns on investment, as do bathroom renovations and space expansions. Beyond financial benefits, remodeling eliminates the frustrations of living with inefficient layouts, outdated fixtures, and worn finishes. You gain the home you want without leaving the neighborhood and community you love.

Modern remodels also address energy efficiency and functionality improvements that weren't priorities when your home was originally built. Upgrading insulation, windows, and mechanical systems reduces utility costs while enhancing comfort. Converting unused spaces into functional areas maximizes your home's potential without expanding its footprint.

Common Home Remodeling Projects

Home remodeling encompasses a wide range of improvements tailored to each homeowner's specific goals and budget. Kitchen remodels remain among the most popular projects, transforming the heart of the home with new cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and layouts that enhance workflow and create more entertaining space. Updated kitchens combine aesthetics with functionality, incorporating storage solutions and modern conveniences.

Bathroom renovations offer another high-impact remodeling opportunity. These projects may include replacing outdated fixtures, installing new tilework, upgrading lighting, or completely reconfiguring the space for improved accessibility and comfort. Master bathroom additions or expansions can create a spa-like retreat within your home.

Living area updates refresh your home's main gathering spaces. This may involve removing walls to create open floor plans, installing new flooring throughout, updating electrical and lighting systems, or adding architectural details such as built-in shelving or trim work. Interior painting, new windows, and door replacements complete the transformation.

Basement finishing, home additions, and deck construction represent larger-scale remodeling projects that expand your usable living space. These improvements require careful planning and execution but deliver substantial increases in both functionality and property value.

Planning Your Remodeling Project

Successful remodels begin with clear goals and realistic budgets. Start by identifying which aspects of your home cause the most frustration or no longer serve your needs. Reflect on how you utilize each space and consider what adjustments would enhance your daily routines. Gathering inspiration from design resources helps clarify your vision while keeping expectations aligned with your budget.

Working with an experienced contractor from the planning stages prevents costly mistakes and ensures your ideas translate into practical, buildable solutions. We help homeowners understand which changes deliver the most value, what's structurally feasible, and how to phase projects when tackling multiple improvements. This guidance proves especially valuable when dealing with North Dakota's climate considerations, which affect material choices, insulation requirements, and construction timing.

Establishing a realistic timeline is just as important as setting a budget. Remodeling disrupts normal household routines, so understanding the project duration helps families prepare. Quality work takes time, and rushing through critical phases compromises results. We maintain transparent communication throughout the process, keeping homeowners informed of progress and addressing concerns promptly.

The Remodeling Process

Once planning is complete, remodeling projects progress through distinct phases. Demolition involves the removal of existing elements to prepare for new construction. This stage reveals any hidden issues with the framing, plumbing, or electrical systems that need to be addressed before proceeding. Catching these problems early prevents complications later and ensures the finished project meets code requirements.

Rough-in work follows demolition, involving structural modifications, new framing, updated plumbing and electrical systems, and adjustments to the HVAC system. This behind-the-walls work establishes the foundation for everything that follows. Proper execution during this phase determines whether your remodel functions as intended for years to come.

Finish work brings your vision to life. Installation of new fixtures, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, trim, and paint transforms the space into its final form. Attention to detail during this stage separates mediocre remodels from exceptional ones. Quality materials installed with precision craftsmanship create results that look beautiful and withstand daily use.

Throughout every phase, effective contractors maintain job site cleanliness, protect unaffected areas of your home, and respect your property. Living through a remodel is disruptive enough without adding unnecessary mess or damage to areas outside the work zone.

Material Selection and Design Choices

Choosing materials and finishes represents one of the most enjoyable aspects of remodeling while also being one of the most important. Your selections directly impact both the appearance and longevity of your renovation. Factors to consider include:

Durability: materials must withstand North Dakota's temperature fluctuations and dry conditions
Maintenance requirements: some finishes demand more upkeep than others
Budget alignment: balancing quality with cost constraints
Style consistency: coordinating new elements with existing home character
Functionality: ensuring materials suit their intended use and traffic levels

We help homeowners navigate these decisions by sharing experience about which products perform best in our regional climate and which offer the best value. From flooring options to countertop materials to paint finishes, informed choices prevent regrets after installation.

Design decisions extend beyond materials to include layout modifications, lighting plans, storage solutions, and fixture selections. Each choice should support both your aesthetic preferences and practical needs. A beautifully remodeled space that doesn't function well for your lifestyle ultimately falls short of its potential.

Complete Your Home Remodeling Project with Prodigy Contracting

Home remodeling breathes new life into your space while eliminating the hassles of relocating. Whether you're updating a single room or transforming your entire home, quality craftsmanship and reliable communication make the difference between a stressful ordeal and a rewarding experience. Dave Schauer's two decades of construction expertise across framing, finish work, and all phases in between ensure your project receives the skilled attention it deserves.

From the initial planning stages through final walk-through, we approach every remodeling project with the same commitment to honest advice, reliable scheduling, and trustworthy execution that defines our work throughout Bismarck, Mandan, and surrounding North Dakota communities. We treat your home with respect, communicate openly about progress and challenges, and deliver results that withstand our region's demanding climate. Contact Prodigy Contracting to discuss how we can transform your current house into the home you've envisioned.