Since the earliest ceremonies in small American towns following the Civil War, we have gathered on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. As in those early days of laying wreaths and placing flags, our...

Ready for a new look in your home, but don’t have a budget for a big remodel? There’s nothing faster or more economical to give your home a quick update than by painting your rooms a new color. A well-planned and executed paint job can make a room look larger or...

Your 80-year-old aunt is coming to stay for a few days. You're looking forward to the visit, but realize your home may not be entirely "older-generation" friendly. To help enhance the safety and comfort of your visitor, especially one who may have some of the physical...

HBA builder/remodeler Frank A. Makoski, President, of Makoski Construction and Remodeling has again been recognized by its peers for their award-winning projects.  The Ohio Home Builders Association (OHBA) awarded Makoski the "Best Entire Home Renovation $500,001 -...

The Main Stage is sponsored by: The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland & 84 Lumber. 6:00 PM Designing & Building the Main Stage  Frank Makoski, Makoski Construction & Remodeling

I have been selected to supervise and construct the stage for the Great big Home and Garden Show for the second year.

Why have you decided to remodel your laundry room? And what’s important to you? The answers to these questions will inevitably affect your decisions and, above all, your budget. Are you simply after more function? Or are you hoping to make the space look...

It’s important to choose hardware that will complement the rest of your kitchen décor and accentuate its worthy features. Generally, most people want their cabinet and drawer hardware to coordinate with the handles on their appliances. The colors should work well...

BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Philip and Adrienne Goldberg were tired of living with a kitchen stuck in the Reagan administration. "Not that it was ugly. It was really dated," says Adrienne. The placement of the appliances was awkward, and there wasn't enough storage....

• Initially adopted by Congress on July 2, 1776, the revised version of the Declaration of Independence was not adopted until two days later. • The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest at age 70, and...