Winter Remodeling Projects

Just as Santa’s Workshop is busy working all year long, so too are we! A common misconception is that once the ground freezes, all projects need to be put off until spring time. Winter is actually an ideal time to complete various home improvement and remodeling projects.


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Dale Gruber Construction celebrates 30 years!

Dale Gruber Construction is celebrating 30 years! Wow! I started my own business in the fall of 1983 with a pick-up truck full of tools and a dream to build a business based on integrity, value and customer service. With hard work, long hours and determination, I made that dream into reality. Looking back on […]


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Drywall Tips!

Drywall mistakes happen – whether it is from a DIY project or new construction. Here are a few of the most common drywall mistakes:


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The House that Dale Built

I built my first new house in the spring/summer of 1983. Over 30 years later, my wife, Dianne, and I actually still live in that home. Here is the story of our home building experience, “The House that Dale Built.”


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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 […]


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Basement Finishing Design Ideas

Finishing the basement is one of the best ways to expand your living space.  It can also be a pretty complicated process, so it is wise to leave it to a professional-trained contractor…like, us (wink, wink — nudge, nudge)!  Here are some basement finishing ideas and things to keep in mind


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Did you know…? – Blueprints

A blueprint is a reproduction of a technical drawing, documenting an architecture or an engineering design, using a contact print process on light sensitive sheets. Check out these interesting tidbits about blueprints


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CMBA Tour of Homes!

Mark your calendars, folks — the CMBA Tour of Homes is just around the corner and this year Home Check Plus will be showcasing a custom-built home! The design includes large open spaces, tall ceilings with tray & vaulted areas, and expansive window walls with great views of the river area.


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Warning Signs of Storm Damage!

Did the area you live in get hit by a storm recently? It is important to check out your home for any possible storm damage. Please be safe if you choose to do so yourself versus hiring a professional. Here are some tips for identifying storm damage…


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