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Pictured: Downtown kitchen and bathroom remodel

LIVE MORE, WORRY LESS

WRITTEN BY BRENNAN HALLOCK / PHOTOS BY REBECCA PETERS OF PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to affect all of us in a variety of ways. But one change that nearly everyone has experienced is that we are spending more time in our homes. Our homes were important to us before this pandemic began, but now we cannot avoid noticing that outdated carpet, the cracked tiles in our bathroom, and remembering those plans that have been on hold for years to expand our kitchen, add a new bedroom, or remodel our basement.

Money may be tight for some of us, but it has become more economical to update our homes than to move to a new one. “Labor and material costs are rising faster than the new home sales market can keep up with,” explains Tim Weatherly, owner of Reilly’s Contracting. “We’re in a market where renovations make practical financial sense. And many current homeowners are spending more time at home, so why not make improvements to your property in an effort to create a less stressful environment?”

This is why businesses like Reilly’s Contracting are a great option to turn to right now. In an economy where updates are the best option for making your home—and, for many of you, your work—environment more comfortable, hiring a contracting company can be the best option.

There are many contracting companies in the Kansas City area, but Weatherly explains that what sets apart Reilly’s Contracting is their diverse experience and dedication to their client’s primary goals. “Our team has a wide range of experience—from office tenant finishes to light industrial renovations, custom new homes, speculative new homes, passive house new construction and more,” says Weatherly.

Clients of Reilly’s Contracting will back this up as well. “I totally admire your huge amount of knowledge and your diligence, amidst your huge array of other talents and abilities!” said a client from Leawood who Reilly’s Contracting did a structural repair project for. Another Leawood client, who Reilly’s Contracting did a kitchen remodel for while the client was away on a trip to Paris, commented, “Job well done! We were surprised by the number of tasks we left you to do in our absence, and that you completed them all! If I had any idea of how well that kitchen would turn out I may have become an interior decorator!”

“Passive house buildings are designed to consistently perform long-term without failure so you can worry less about unforeseen repair needs.”

It can be challenging and expensive tackling home repairs and updates without professional help. Some repairs and construction concepts are not as complicated as they seem while others may seem very simple, when in reality they are very complex. “We pride ourselves on the ability to accurately identify all obstacles when evaluating projects of any size,” says Weatherly. This can save homeowners time, money, and a lot of stress—which we are all looking to save right now.

Passive House Design Is the Future of Sustainability

Changes and updates to your home aren’t only about making your home look better. There are many practical purposes to updating your home as well. Reilly’s Contracting is dedicated to passive house building principles. These involve making your home more efficient and economical while at the same time making it look better.

Passive house design principles focus on creating comfort-based buildings with an emphasis on durability, energy efficiency, personal health, and resilience. The homes are designed to keep the clean, conditioned air inside and the dirty, unconditioned air outside. Interior temperature and humidity fluctuations are minimal, enhancing the comfort of your interior living space. The mechanical systems require significantly less energy to operate, keeping your utility bills low or non-existent with the incorporation of solar panels.

With older homes or homes that are not designed with passive house principles, utility, maintenance, and repair expenses can be difficult to budget for because they fluctuate a lot from month to month. There may be many unforeseen costs and complications that can lead to financial insecurity.

Weatherly explains, “Passive house buildings are designed to consistently perform long-term without failure so you can worry less about unforeseen repair needs compromising your personal finances. Passive house buildings are the future of sustainability; let’s live more and worry less!”

Reilly’s Contracting • Overland Park, KS • 816.666.0016 • reillyscontracting.com