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Cabinetry is one of the most involved aspects of the design process. The possibilities are endless...and can often be overwhelming! Solution: our ! In addition to shelving, you'll choose additional storage options, including inserts.
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• Appliance Lift - Keeps your countertops clear; great for mixers or blenders
• Rotating Shelf - Can't read the label? Easy reach for canned goods.
• Utensil/Knife - Knife storage with plastic bristles; slot for cutting board; utensil bin
• Cookie Sheet - Multi-rack storage
• Trash Pull-Out - A cubby for trash + recycling or trash bin + trash bags
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What’s something contractors and radio don’t often have in common? Frequency. Tune in as we make waves (airwaves, that is) discussing the Daniel Builders difference! In this blog post, two members of our team, Will Cord and Sean Harvey, talk remodeling with JD Nelson and Roger Nix on an episode of "House Plans," which aired on 98.9 WORD on June 29, 2024. Learn about our values, process, specialties, and award-winning project portfolio!

BUILDING BROADCAST - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders Daniel Builders joins Roger Nix and "House Plans" host JD Nelson on 98.9 WORD to discuss remodeling.

Framing at Cox, Klugh & Company in downtown Anderson is underway! Are you looking for a contractor for your commercial project? Contact us at danielbuilders.com today!

Before: A dark color palette, small island, and limited counter space prompt the client's desire for a remodel. One exterior door leads to a modest grilling porch that is too small for outdoor entertaining.

After: A spacious, elegant island is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Modern lighting fixtures bring a touch of sophistication. The fresh, bright color scheme creates an inviting ambiance. The reimagined layout enhances the flow between the kitchen and the newly added screened porch, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Reconfigured cabinetry offers abundant storage, maximizing both functionality and style.

Before: A charming brick patio surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for intimate gatherings and relaxation.
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After: The stunning screened porch addition offers all-weather entertaining complete with cozy fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and breathtaking wooden beams. The adjoining deck area provides a sleek and functional space for outdoor cooking and dining.
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Brandon Calhoun of Countybank joins us on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! to share a few unique characteristics of a condo mortgage. We discuss rates, the pros of condo ownership, the ideal condo buyer, and more! So let’s get to it!

CONDO LIVING EPISODE 9 - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders Brandon Calhoun of Countybank joins us on this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate! to share a few unique characteristics of a condo mortgage. We discuss rates, the pros of condo ownership, the ideal condo buyer, and more! So let’s get to it!

Before: A brick staircase leads to a grilling area near the back door, and a small patio to the left of the stairs provides limited outdoor seating. Inside, the laundry area is cramped, and pantry space is limited.
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After: The back door now leads to a beautiful screened porch where the client can enjoy outdoor living sheltered from the elements. A second door provides access to the grilling porch. An addition expands the home's interior footprint to include a mudroom, office, coat closet, and spacious laundry room. The half bath is relocated to the addition to create a second pantry.
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Before: A cramped closet makes laundry even more of a chore for this family! Clothing must be sorted in the hallway, blocking the path to the garage.
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After: The laundry closet is demoed and transformed into a hallway and addition. Custom cabinetry provides a drop zone for backpacks, coats, and shoes, ensuring the path to the garage stays clear. The sunny laundry room is relocated to the back corner of the addition, where windows provide sight lines to the swing in the backyard. Light blue cabinetry, floral wallpaper, and a golden light fixture turn washing blues into neighborhood news!
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Interior Design: Thrive Interiors LLC
Cabinetry: Trusted Tradesmen & Co.
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Cabinetry is one of the most involved aspects of the design process. The possibilities are endless...and can often be overwhelming! Solution: our !
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Decision #2: Door Design
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A cabinet door is comprised of rails at top and bottom, stiles on left and right, and a panel in the center. During door design, you'll choose a material and style.
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MDF Pros: Versatile; often used for custom designs & finished with lacquer; does not expand or contract
MDF Cons: More susceptible to water damage if the finish is dented
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Wood Pros: Can be finished with lacquer or stain; available in a variety of species and grain patterns: plain-sawn, quartersawn, and rift-sawn; less susceptible to water damage if the finish is dented
Wood Cons: Expands and contracts, especially in humid regions, which causes micro-cracks in the finish
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Flat panel style - for the contemporary aesthetic - Shaker cabinets fall into this category. The term "shaker" generally indicates a rail/stile width of 2.25". Microshaker cabinets have a rail/stile width of 3/4" - 1.5". The main distinction of shaker cabinets is the square profile of the inner edge, where the rails/stiles meet the panel. A traditional flat panel door has a curved or beveled profile at the inner edge.
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Raised panel style - for the traditional aesthetic - The rails/stiles are often mitred at each corner; you'll choose a profile for the rails/stiles and the raised panel
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Slab style - for the modern aesthetic - slab doors are comprised of a panel without rails or stiles.
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Special thanks to Trusted Tradesmen & Co. for their collaboration on this series!

Significant differences exist between real estate law for condos and single-family dwellings. On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, we speak with real estate attorney Mike Burrell. This is a great opportunity to 1) get a concise, valuable overview of condo real estate law and 2) meet someone who can help with the sale or purchase of your next property!

CONDO LIVING EPISODE 8 - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders Significant differences exist between real estate law for condos and single-family dwellings. On this episode of Ready, Set, Renovate, we speak with real estate attorney Mike Burrell. This is a great opportunity to get a concise, valuable overview of condo real estate law and meet someone who can he...

Today we're taking a nostalgic dive into our photo archives for , reminiscing about cabinet door design. Stay tuned for our upcoming post where we'll explore the diverse world of materials and styles, weighing the pros and cons to help you find the perfect fit!

Cabinetry is one of the most involved aspects of the design process. Whether you're remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, office, library, laundry room, mudroom, or bar area, the possibilities are endless...and can often be overwhelming! Solution: our ! This series outlines the main choices you'll make in a cabinet design meeting.
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Decision #1: Cabinet Style = the relationship of the doors and drawer fronts to the face frame.
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$ Full Access - (AKA Frameless) - the doors and drawer fronts cover the entire cabinet face with narrow gaps between each; the face frame is not visible. The aesthetic can be traditional, contemporary, or modern depending on the door style.
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$$ Face Frame - (AKA Overlay) - there are larger gaps between each set of doors and drawer fronts where the face frame is visible; the doors and drawer fronts rest on top of the face frame; the face frame is not flush with the doors and drawer fronts.
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$$$ Inset - there are larger gaps between each set of doors and drawer fronts where the face frame is visible; the doors and drawer fronts close inside the face frame; the face frame is flush with the doors and drawer fronts.
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We're thankful for the owners of Bryant Supply, who provide health and wellness supplies to the community! They are valued clients who have entrusted us with both residential and commercial jobs over the years. Construction on their new facility is underway!
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Before: A modest brick structure with a front parking lot, two chimneys, and no clear entrance.

After: This exterior transformation involved the addition of a fresh coat of paint, a new roof, a welcoming front entrance, an ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp, and a side delivery entrance with garage door. Both chimneys were removed. The interior layout was reconfigured for optimum functionality and finished with new flooring.

At Daniel Builders we’re fortunate to have great employees gifted in multiple areas of the remodeling process. Today, we’re focusing on commercial remodels. In this blog, you’ll meet Tim Cutliff. Tim is a recent hire who plays an integral part in developing the Daniel Builders Commercial Division!

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders At Daniel Builders we’re fortunate to have great employees gifted in multiple areas of the remodeling process. Today, we’re focusing on commercial remodels. In this blog, you’ll meet Tim Cutliff. Tim is a recent hire who plays an integral part in developing the Daniel Builders Commercial Divis...

Roger Nix of Upstate Home Team of Keller Williams Western Upstate, JD Nelson of Countybank, and our own Sean Harvey and Will Cord pose for a behind the scenes photo at the radio station! Tune into 98.9 WORD this Saturday at 9am EST as Daniel Builders discusses remodeling with host JD Nelson!

Stay "current" with the latest episode of our Condo Living podcast! Our guest on this episode is Nate Collins, Lead Electrician at Trusted Tradesmen & Co. On this episode, Nate shares distinctions between electrical systems in condos and single-family homes. Nate's expertise, eloquence, and energy certainly "spark" some interesting conversation!

CONDO LIVING EPISODE 7 - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders Our guest on this episode is Nate Collins, Lead Electrician at Trusted Tradesmen & Co. On this episode, Nate shares distinctions between electrical systems in condos and single-family homes. Nate's expertise, eloquence, and energy certainly "spark" some interesting conversation!

A behind the scenes peek into our Condo Living podcast. Our next episode featuring Nate Collins, Lead Electrician at Trusted Tradesmen & Co., goes live this Thursday! Upcoming episodes with Mike Burrell, Real Estate Attorney at Holliday Ingram, and Brandon Calhoun, Vice President Mortgage Consultant, Countybank Mortgage at , premiere biweekly. Let's get to it!

Outdoor living at its finest. In this award-winning remodel, the client wished to increase the size of their screened porch, extend the roofline to create a covered grilling porch, and add a fireplace/chimney so they would have more space to enjoy the beautiful lake view!

Check out this bathroom remodel!

Before: The original bathroom was too cozy, and the vanity and wall hooks did not provide enough storage.

After: The new design borrowed square footage from the guest bedroom, creating a spacious master bathroom and walk-in closet. Two vanities provide ample bathroom storage, and the guest bedroom was repurposed into a walk-in closet. The neutral gray color palette, silver accents, and geometric tile pattern reflect the client's modern aesthetic.

Meet Vicki Jordan, the first point of contact with our prospective clients. In this interview, Vicki provides valuable insight on what to expect at the beginning of the remodeling process!

START YOUR REMODEL - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders At Daniel Builders we’re fortunate to have great employees who understand a simple principle: successful remodels require careful planning and communication. In this blog you’ll meet Vicki Jordan, the first point of contact with our prospective clients. If you’re wondering where to start your ...

Check out this award-winning remodel!
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Before: A warm (but segmented) floor plan featured a fireplace that separated the great room from the kitchen.
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After: This open-concept transformation created an expansive kitchen and island. The fireplace was relocated to create a focal point on the far wall.
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Interior Design: Buttercup Designs
Cabinetry: The Woodshop
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Did you know that building materials age at different rates? Composite decking (like Trex) has a longer lifespan, but it is not strong enough to be used for structural support. The substructure of your deck or porch (including the posts, beams, bridging, joists, stringers, risers, and ledger) is typically made with treated lumber. How do you extend the life of your deck when the support materials are more susceptible to rot? Solution: waterproof tape (see the black areas in the attached photo). For maximum longevity, ensure the areas where water often collects are covered before installing the decking. Looking to update your deck or porch? Contact us today at www.danielbuilders.com/get-started.
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While your deck is top of mind, it’s a good idea to do a deck safety evaluation.

LET'S GO OUT ON THE DECK - Building Trust Renovation Blog - South Carolina - Daniel Builders Warm weather has arrived, and at this time of the year it’s not uncommon to say, “Let’s go out on the deck!” While your deck is top of mind, it’s a good idea to do a deck safety evaluation. After all, May is “National Deck Safety Month”. Here is a checklist provided by the North Americ...