Your Home Pros Guide
Planning your next home project? Check out these trusted pros.
Bartelt.
The Remodeling Resource
For four decades, this family-owned remodeling firm has infused functional design into hundreds of homes. Collaboration begins with a design consultation at which clients share goals, budget and inspiration for their home, and Bartelt’s design team creates a plan. After analyzing the space and putting together specifics, the production team, carpenters and industry partners get going on construction to bring that plan to life. At the final walk-through, clients enter a refreshed space that now reflects their taste and lifestyle. barteltremodel.com
Bliffert
Lumber & Design
Six-generation, family-owned Bliffert Lumber & Design has served the Milwaukee area since 1904. Named 2024 ProDealer of the Year by HBS Dealer, Bliffert’s reputation as a trusted remodeling resource for contractors and DIYers in Wisconsin continues to build. Now, with 14 locations in the state, Bliffert offers not only an extensive selection of top-brand products and hardware but also custom millwork and cabinetry coupled with design excellence that helps deliver beautiful, functional and innovative spaces. bliffertlumber.com
Closets by Design
Quality storage can make an incredible difference in your day-to-day life – no awkward rummaging, no cluttered drawers. Closets by Design-Milwaukee specializes in custom storage solutions designed to enhance organization, maximize space and add beauty to any area of the home. In addition to closets, Closets by Design-Milwaukee offers solutions for garages, home offices, laundry rooms, pantries and more, all tailored to your unique needs and budget. Contact the team for a free consultation and let a designer transform your space into something you’ve always wanted. milwaukee.closetsbydesign.com
Design Tech Remodel
Design Tech Remodel’s team of skilled designers, carpenters and contractors breathes fresh life into every remodel. With a focus on kitchens, bathrooms and basements, Design Tech helps modernize, personalize and enhance the functionality of the most-used spaces in your home. The team of experts have been long recognized for their years of work, industry knowledge and high-quality craftsmanship. designtechremodeling.com
Galbraith Carnahan Architects
This architecture firm believes “nature is the best architect.” Galbraith Carnahan’s unique designs connect people to the space around them. The team uses sustainable practices at every stage of production. Incorporating wind and solar energy generators helps create self-sustaining homes and businesses. Building orientation and solar shading help their buildings work alongside nature, not against it. galbraithcarnahan.com
Herizon Home Builders
Minority-owned Herizon Home Builders offers a variety of home improvement services – kitchen and bathroom remodels,
attic conversions, fence installation, window and door repair, and more – to bring a client's dream home to life. Small projects, like new stairs or a porch expansion, can make a major difference to the design and function of your home. The Herizon team pours just as much care into the individual details as they do big remodels. herizonhomebuilders.net
Kowalske Kitchen & Bath
Last year’s MilMag Readers’ Choice winner for best home remodeler, Kowalske Kitchen & Bath offers an “elevated remodeling experience” with projects that improve functionality, look and style. While kitchen and bath remodels are Kowalske’s primary focus, additions, whole-home and basement remodeling are also available – all thoughtfully approached by their design team. Expert insight, high-quality design and precise execution has resulted in hundreds of happy customers for over 40 years. kowalske.com
Talking Walls
The team at Talking Walls believes that walls aren’t just the backdrop of the home – they’re the storytellers of a space. They encourage clients to think of wallpaper as the personality of a renovation, transforming “just another wall” into the star of the room. Choosing the perfect wallpaper can feel overwhelming, but the Talking Walls team guides both retail customers and designers with a hands-on, personalized approach. Share an idea – a subtle stripe, bold floral or simple texture –and the team will curate options that make it simple to find a wallpaper that brings your vision to life. talkingwallscreative.com
Zuern Building Products & Design Center
This family-owned business has been supplying Wisconsin’s builders, remodelers and homeowners with supplies since 1953. Lumber, cabinetry, countertops, millwork, siding, roofing and more – find an extensive selection of materials at one of Zuern’s seven Milwaukee-area showrooms. The expertise doesn’t stop at materials. Zuern’s team of cabinetry, home and window covering designers and specialists will work oneon-one with you to share guidance during your home build or remodel. zuerns.com ◆
Remodeling Loans
Are you looking to maximize the value of your property before selling? Mach1 Lending’s remodeling loans streamline the home renovation process and help maximizing your investment. Anthony Machi, Mach1 Lending’s co-owner, recommends having a local Realtor perform a comparable market analysis before beginning a remodel to determine the after-repair value of the home. That ensures you’re getting the most bang for your buck. “Remember that one street over could make a significant difference so it’s crucial to compare apples to apples,” he says. Machi also recommends concentrating on kitchen and bath remodels, taking care of any exterior issues, and using space efficiently by finishing the basement, attic, or adding a bonus room to increase square footage and add value. mach1lending.com
See the Best in Home and Design
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry brings our region’s top designers, remodelers and homebuilders together every year to show off their work at the Spring Home Improvement Show. From Feb. 14-16 at Wisconsin State Fair Park’s Expo Center, NARI members will showcase their projects, talk with homeowners and answer questions. Whether you simply need maintenance and repair, or you’re planning a full-guts remodel, you’ll find inspiration and meet experts who can help get the job done. Tickets are $10 online, $14 at the door, and $12 for anyone over 60 at the door. narimilwaukee.org/ springshow
