Home Remodeling and Design Blog

I'm Rusty Green, founder of Compelling Homes and the 2026 dsm Magazine Home Design Professional of the Year. I've been remodeling kitchens here in Des Moines since 2009, and the first question almost everyone asks is the same one: what's this going...

There's a moment just before the door opens. It’s hard to define the feeling, but there’s a sense of ease and comfort because you know what’s on the other side. Not because nothing has changed, but because everything is exactly where it's supposed...

I'mRusty Green, founder of Compelling Homes and 2026 dsm Magazine Home Design Professional of the Year. As a remodeler serving the Des Moines area since 2009, I get more questions about pricing than anything else. Here's the straight 2026 answer for...

It's easy for homeowners to assume that all remodeling companies work in more or less the same way. In reality, though, there are different ways to bring a home remodel to fruition.

For many homeowners, a spa-like bathroom is the epitome of luxury. A personalized retreat with a luxury bathtub can provide a relaxing and rejuvenating experience, offering a chance to disconnect from the world and leave all worries behind, if only...

Everyone knows that it's important to hire the right contractor for your remodeling and construction project. Unfortunately, there's no universally accepted list of the best remodelers or a standardized rating system for general contractors. As a...

Most homes weren't designed for how families live today. Kitchens are too small for gathering. Bedrooms double as offices. Basements sit unfinished while square footage is desperately needed upstairs. A well-designed addition solves those problems,...

When homeowners think about remodeling projects, they usually hope for increased aesthetic appeal, better flow, and maybe a boost to their property value. These things do matter, but after nearly two decades in the business, I've seen homeowners...

Most home remodeling projects start with design. (Yes, you do need a professional designer.) But who do you hire to do the design work? For most projects, your main choices are between hiring an interior designer or a full-servicedesign-build firm...