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It's usually expensive to change plans once a job has begun! When you suddenly come up with an idea for a change to the original scope of work, what may seem small and in...

(Phoenix, AZ), (June 22, 2016) - TraVek, Inc. is pleased to announce that Von Raisanen has recently achieved the prestigious Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler status.

This is the answer key for the Sudoku puzzle that was included in our June Newsletter. If you would like to receive our monthly Tips & Clips Newsletter by US Mail, pl...

Jimmy Dean's I.O.U. is an old song for Mom, filled with the sentiment that nearly everyone feels for their mother.

We have been following the whole concept of multigenerational living with keen interest because in recent years we have had to consider how to help our parents age gracef...

Just last week we completed a stunningly beautiful remodel in the East Valley. The color scheme and attention to all the little details made this job come together and re...

These particular homeowners get a lot of family and company during the winter season, and they really wanted to be able to have a place where their guests could have thei...

The kitchen remodeling trend for 2014 according to an National Kitchen and Bath Survey (NKBA) indicates that the contemporary kitchen style is the fastest growing style t...

Come join us and 100's of other Home Improvement Exhibitors at the Home & Landscape Show this weekend! Stop by TraVek's booth in the NW Corner of the Ag Building, #820.

Are you looking for kitchen or bath remodeling or other home improvement ideas? This is just the event for you! Maricopa County Home & Garden Show is at the University o...

Have you ever wondered why a remodeling consultant would come to give an in-home consultation, and then give only a ballpark estimate but then ask for a design fee of 1 -...

What a great weekend we had down at the Maricopa County Home & Garden show.

Welcome to the AZ State Fairgrounds for the Maricopa County Home Show this weekend. It's your chance to ASK THE EXPERT at TraVek's booth.

Whenever I design a kitchen remodel here in Scottsdale, you can be sure I will be recommending soft-close cabinets. This is a luxury that most people do not even think of...

Have you ever started baking or cooking and then needed to get down on all fours to fish something out from the back of some bottom corner cupboard, or had to grab a stoo...

Recently I had a conversation about dovetailed drawers in the kitchen. Basically, it came down to the question: Are they worth the added expense? In my opinion, yes.

Laminate countertops are made from a thin piece of laminated plastic adhered to a base or substrate (particle board or plywood). Popular brands of laminate countertops i...

When you have spoken with certain contractors, you have likely heard some say they are licensed, bonded and insured. Here is a very informative article stating exactly wh...

We had such huge traffic to the Mother's Day message, so we decided to leave it up a week longer.