RENEW HOME SHOWCASE: Michele & Jim Bress
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3It’s all about the details. The quartz column was specially designed to have the grain pattern flow around it. The walk-in shower means easy accessibility.
‘A Great Concept & Wonderful Suggestions’ ReNew in Ocala is the place to go to fix outdated floors, bathrooms, and kitchens on a budget. Satisfied clients Michele and Jim Bress love their beautifully updated home in the Villages.
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ichele and Jim Bress love their tranquil home in the Villages that they’ve lived in for less than a year. They moved from Pittsburgh back in May after Jim retired as medical oncologist of 45 years and Michele from a career as an actress and fox hunter, the latter of which she did for 25 years. The former included TV commercials and independent movies. Knowing they plan to remain in the house they picked out in the active
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retirement community, the Bress couple knew they needed to get started on some renovatations in order to update the look of the somewhat-dated portions of the house. “The home is 10 years old, and the master bathroom was very choppy and separated,” Michele says. “It felt like a cave.” They decided to start there, obviously one of the most-used rooms in any given house. They wanted a more
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modern style and for it to be wheelchair-accessible so it will be ready to go as they age. Once they found their target space, Michele and Jim called several companies and received varying offers and costs. Jim LaValle with ReNew was the most responsive. “He was the only contractor to mention keeping the vaulted space in the ceiling,” Michele recalls. “Jim helped pick everything out and made
