--- title: Neal's Design Remodel Blog | Alan Hendy (3) description: A home remodeling and design blog by Neal's Design & Remodel in Cincinnati. (3) --- [![NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/NealsLogo_white_transparent_130pxH.png)](http://neals.com) # Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog ## Alan Hendy ### Recent Posts ## [How to Plan a Kitchen Remodeling Project (Free Guide)](https://info.neals.com/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-remodeling-project) Posted by [Alan Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/alan-hendy) on Tue, Jan 21, 2020 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/Hardware2019/44117_03b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-remodeling-project) Over the years we have worked with homeowners across the Greater Cincinnati region with designing and remodeling kitchens of all styles and sizes. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It is the place not only for preparing meals, but where family and guests tend to gather to enjoy each other’s company. Kitchens are special and important places. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-remodeling-project) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-remodeling-project#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Kitchens](https://info.neals.com/topic/kitchens), [Cost vs. Value](https://info.neals.com/topic/cost-vs-value) ## [Home Addition Ideas that Increase Your Home's Value](https://info.neals.com/6-before-after-home-addition-projects) Posted by [Alan Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/alan-hendy) on Tue, Sep 24, 2019 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/BAAdditions/46027C_02.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/6-before-after-home-addition-projects) Home additions are major renovations that can provide many beneficial changes to your home beyond increasing the square footage of your space. On the exterior, an addition can facilitate architectural improvements to the home's look, enhancing the home's design or style. Inside, additions can become a catalyst for altering an interior layout in nearby rooms or hallways that may have been less than ideal. In this post, we'll take a look at 6 design ideas to bring into consideration for your addition project. [Read More](https://info.neals.com/6-before-after-home-addition-projects) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.neals.com/6-before-after-home-addition-projects#comments-listing) Topics: [Design Trends and Ideas](https://info.neals.com/topic/design-trends-and-ideas), [Additions](https://info.neals.com/topic/additions) ## [Before & After Bathrooms](https://info.neals.com/before-after-bathrooms) Posted by [Alan Hendy](https://info.neals.com/author/alan-hendy) on Tue, Apr 16, 2019 [![](https://info.neals.com/hubfs/Blog_Photos/BABath2019/46084_02b.jpg) ](https://info.neals.com/before-after-bathrooms) Remodeling the bathroom can be a great project to tailor your home a bit more specifically to your tastes and needs. Unlike the more public areas of your house, the bathroom comes with a lot of personal considerations for storage, comfort, and use. In our years working with homeowners to design new bathrooms, we've created a huge variety of design solutions and styles, and we know that when it comes to this particular space, a one size solution does not fit all. Here are five recent bathroom remodels we've completed to inspire you. 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