Category Archives: Design Ideas

The Ultimate Home Remodeling Guide!

It’s our favorite time of the year…May is National Home Remodeling Month! At Dale Gruber’s Home Check Plus, we are passionate about helping homeowners with their remodeling needs. Our goal is to provide a positive remodeling experience and create a space they will love and enjoy. In honor of National Home Remodeling Month, we’re providing […]



Shower Door or Curtain?

We have noticed the growing trend in bathroom remodels of replacing a shower/tub combo with a tile shower. However, that might not suit your needs, budget or space. With a combined shower and bath, you have the option of either a shower door or shower curtain enclosure. Which one should you choose for your bathroom remodel? It may […]


Tiled Showers

Over time, a bathroom can look dated or no longer suit your current needs. This is why a bathroom remodel is one of our most popular remodeling projects. We’re noticing a growing trend when it comes to bathrooms, that is, opting for a tiled shower instead of tub/shower combo. A tiled shower is great for […]


New Cambria Colors!

 Cambria Quartz is one of many great countertop material options. Here’s why:


DaVinci – Composite Slate Roof

Slate roofing tiles are arguably the most beautiful roofing product available! They are also fire resistant, environmentally friendly and they can last a long time. Unfortunately, natural slate tiles can be easily damaged and are a significant investment. Fortunately, there are DaVinci Slate shingles! These synthetic slate shingles have the beauty of a natural slate without the […]


4 Great Bathroom Ideas!

It may be one of the smallest rooms in the house, but the bathroom is still a room you can customize to meet your needs and lifestyle. Here are a few bathroom products that would be a great addition to any bathroom. Whether you are looking to completely remodel your bathroom or just make minor […]


Aging-In-Place Design Ideas

It is never too early to think and plan for the future! While you may not be at the point in your life where you need a walker to move about your home…you may need one someday! Designing your home remodel with this in mind, will help enable you to age in your own space. Baby boomers […]


What is the Kitchen Work Triangle

When designing your kitchen, it is important to keep in mind the work triangle – the imaginary line between the sink, refrigerator and cooktop.


Kitchen Layouts & Floor Plans

One of the very first steps in the kitchen planning process is determining the layout. A kitchen layout is a blueprint for how your kitchen will look and function!  The work triangle serves as the basis on which all kitchen layouts are designed