I advise and assist homeowners with apartment and house renovation projects across Chicago's North Side and North Shore, including Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, and Glencoe. My role is to provide peace of mind and help navigate one of life’s more aggravating experiences. From simple kitchen or bath renovations to an entire home, I approach every project with a commitment to do what’s in the best interest of the customer, not the contractor.
Get StartedA selection of kitchen, bath and interior renovation projects.
Renovations can be a nightmare: never ending work, disrupted lives, and blown budgets to name a few setbacks. My role is to help you before, during and after renovations. All fees are $150 per hour.
A detailed walk-through and evaluation including visually reviewing electrical, plumbing, and general conditions.
Vendor selection (i.e., proposal and contract review, payments - vendor terms, insurance, etc.). If an issue arises I find solutions quickly.
Conduct a thorough walk through and punch list for your GC, subs or vendors to help safeguard your investment.
In a perfect world all three points of the triangle are attainable. However, when you try to save
on one corner it impacts the remaining two corners.
My interest in homes started early; my mother worked for legendary North Shore builder C.A. Hemphill. I started renovating while in high school, learned multiple trades and was successful. I studied interior design at Harrington and the Art Institute but could not align my real-world experience with the classroom.
The solution was Wall Street. After several years my consulting practice included architects and general contractors. Post 9/11 I traded my pin stripes and returned to what I love - renovation and design. Projects grew to converting shipping containers, upgrading warehouses, retail sites, and multi-family housing in MA, NH, CT, RI, CA, OR, and TX.
After 18+ years I transitioned to being an owner’s rep and continue to enjoy problem solving and visual creativity. Every space has the potential to be extraordinary - sometimes the simplest changes have enormous impact.
Whether you're planning a full renovation or just exploring ideas, let's connect.
Serving Chicago's North Side and North Shore — Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe and beyond.