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Dollars and Sense of Financing a Home Remodel

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At some point most homeowners think about remodeling. The tricky part is figuring out how to finance a home remodel. The good news is that there are many tools and strategies that can help consumers pay for a remodel that makes your home more livable and creates a sound return on your investment.

Outdoor kitchen grill and concrete counters with ocean view.
A new outdoor kitchen was added to this Maui home’s existing lanai.

Paying Out of Pocket

First, let’s look at a few facts that put a remodel into perspective. According to Zillow, 77 percent of homeowners think their home could use updating. Zillow also says that the typical U.S. homeowner pays more than $3,000 every year for home improvements — on top of the approximately $9,000 they already pay in unavoidable costs and basic maintenance.

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Outdoor Kitchens

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Let Crescent Homes Maui create a stunning space for your al fresco feasts

Outdoor kitchens are a lifestyle trend that keeps getting hotter, and there’s no better place to enjoy them than the island of Maui. At Crescent Homes Maui we understand that a big part of Hawaii’s appeal is the ability to be outdoors year-round. It’s why so many homeowners are adding outdoor kitchens, dining, and conversation areas to their property.

Outdoor kitchen grill and concrete counters with ocean view.
Ocean view outdoor kitchen!

Hosts with the most

Are you someone who lives to grill?  Or maybe you enjoy spinning your own pizzas. If inviting friends and family over to watch televised sports is your thing, maybe you’re thinking of a comfortable bar with TV screens. For some, a generous seating area surrounding a handsome firepit is where you see friends and family lounging for hours as the sunsets. Whatever your wish list, the design team at Crescent Homes will work with you and your budget to make it happen.

Efficiency and utility

A stand-alone grill on wheels doesn’t cut it anymore. Outdoor entertaining is a lot more enjoyable when you don’t have to constantly dash back and forth between your house and the lanai to bring out food, drinks, and supplies. Having everything at hand makes preparation go more smoothly and allows the host and guests to enjoy the fun without interruption. To keep the good times flowing you can consider choosing from many amenities for your outdoor kitchen, including:

  • Grill 
  • Cooktop
  • Smoker
  • Oven and/or pizza oven (gas or woodfired)
  • Refrigeration for food, wine, and beverages
  • Sink and food prep area
  • Storage area for dishes and cookware
  • Outlets for blenders, coffeemakers, and other appliances
  • Outdoor heaters
Outdoor kitchen under lanai roof with refrigerator, grill, sink, and plenty of countertop space.
Outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, grill, sink, cupboards, and plenty of counter space.

Comfort and Decor:

Designing Outdoor Kitchens

Besides cooking and serving options, Crescent Homes can help clients with decisions about layout and seating, as well as materials and finishes. This can include:

  • Covered dining area
  • Conversation area
  • Firepit or fireplace (gas or wood-burning)
  • Pergola or sun protection
  • Concrete (such as stained and stamped or exposed aggregate)
  • Composite decking (such as Trex)
  • Tile or flagstone
  • Incorporating a new or existing pool and/or spa
  • Maximizing a view or cooling tradewinds

Value engineering

No matter what materials and amenities you choose for your outdoor kitchen, with Crescent Homes you are assured of getting the best value from your investment. We use our relationships with national suppliers to obtain the most value for our clients. We do both larger and smaller remodeling projects, which enables us to pass the pricing model of larger jobs along to smaller jobs and gives homeowners a market advantage.

Natural Gas concrete fire pit with concrete and wood benches.
A Natural Gas concrete fire pit wit concrete and wood benches designed and built by Crescent Homes Maui.

We are ohana

Crescent Homes is a family-owned company and vertically integrated. This means that instead of relying on subcontractors we hire top-level professionals to run each of our self-performing divisions, including concrete, demolition, excavation, pool building, tile, and underground utilities. As a result, projects run more smoothly and without cost-overruns. Just as importantly, projects are completed without delays. Residents familiar with Maui’s “island time” marketplace will appreciate that Crescent Homes beats the competition 2 to 1 in completion time!

There’s magic in outdoor island living. Call or email Calvin Baty, our owner/manager, today and learn how Crescent Homes Maui can create an outdoor kitchen that will be a beautiful complement to your home and lifestyle for years to come.

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Calvin Baty
Owner/Manager, Crescent Homes Maui

How to Pick the Right Contractor

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Let’s say you are ready to build or have some remodeling completed, and you are wondering how to pick the right contractor!

This can be an overwhelming task as most people don’t know where to start. If you have a referral, that is great. Here in Maui, that is really less likely as many people don’t live on the island full time. So, then you start browsing the internet, reading reviews, and hoping to find the right person to call. Although this is a good place to start, reviews can be suspect, and every contractor says, “We are the best!”

Pick the Right Contractor Guide

First, Call the Contractor

When you want to pick the right contractor, our first suggestion is to start with a phone call! Get the contractor on the phone and see how fast they respond to you. Do you have to wait and wait for a callback? Are they lacking common sense when you speak with them? Are they listening to you and offering suggestions? These are all critical when picking the right person for you to not only work with but trust with your property and your hard-earned money.

Crescent Homes Maui

Calvin Baty, owner/operator Crescent Homes Maui

When you call Crescent Homes Maui, 808-250-6563, you will talk with our owner/manager, Calvin Baty. Expect him to answer the phone or, if you need to leave a message, you will hear back from Calvin right away.

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Kitchen Remodel 101

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As our company continues to grow at a rapid pace here in Maui, so does the demand for remodels. It is not a surprise, as many Maui homes were originally built in the 1970’s and are in dire need of a remodel.

Kitchen Remodel

One of our favorite parts of a remodel is the kitchen. Are you a gourmet cook? Or simply like to enjoy a functional, clean kitchen on your vacation? Cabinets leftover from 1979 and ugly appliances that don’t work hardly sound like an inviting place for family dinners and gatherings. Replace that with functional layout, new cabinetry, quartz countertops, Sub Zero and Wolf Appliances, and all of a sudden you have an entertaining area that has become a new and exciting part of the home. 

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