Nicole Tysvaer
Preparing as a Remodeler for the Inflation Reduction Act
Since the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the green building industry has been buzzing with enthusiasm for the more...
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Nicole Tysvaer
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Why Blow-In Cellulose Insulation?
As a green builder, Model ReModel 2022's contractor Symbi Homes looks for sustainable products that minimize harm to the environment and...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Sep 9
- 2 min
The Power of Quality Rough-In Photos
These three quick tips will maximize the usefulness of your rough-in images The new in-law suite of the Model ReModel 2022 project is...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Sep 6
- 2 min
To Vent or Not to Vent, Part 2: The Decision
Symbi Home owners, Nicole Tysvaer and Matt Kulp have made a decision regarding roof ventilation at their Model ReModel 2022 in-law suite...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Home Run on Model Remodel's ADU Energy Score
Sustainability consultant Kelly Gillespie of Kelly Green Raters has completed an energy model for the fully contained in-law suite...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 18
- 1 min
Sealing Up the Windows at Model ReModel 2022
Symbi Homes VP Matt Kulp shares a peek into waterproofing the Model ReModel windows using Titebond. Tip: Kulp doesn't seal the bottom to...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Solar Power By the Numbers
Model ReModel 2022 maxes out its solar potential and saves big. Symbi Homes has completed its solar array design for Model ReModel 2022,...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 10
- 3 min
The Psychology of a Remodel: Helping Homeowners Ease Stress
Home renovations are ripe for a mental meltdown, especially if your client is living in the construction zone. Relationships are tested,...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Combining Historic with Modern Aesthetics at Model ReModel
The Model ReModel attached ADU will feature a contemporary, clean look, balancing out the main home's Victorian style Model ReModel 2022...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Modern, Efficient Doors Brighten Up Model ReModel 2022
ProVia's new simulated divided panel door in Hibiscus is in at Model ReModel 2022 by Symbi Homes. The simulated panels help with energy...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Modern Windows Go In at Model ReModel 2022
ProVia windows are going in at the Model ReModel 2022 accessory dwelling unit. This attached ADU will house an aging-in-place couple, so...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jul 26
- 3 min
A Contractor’s Tips for IKEA Kitchen Shopping
Our Model ReModel remodeler shares her pro tips for shopping for IKEA kitchens Supply chain issues and high consumer demand have created...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Designing an Effective HVAC System at Model ReModel 2022
A comfortable home begins with an impressive HVAC plan As parts of the U.S. swelter under intense record-setting heat waves this summer,...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jul 18
- 1 min
To Vent or Not to Vent?
To vent or not to vent the Model ReModel 2022's attached accessory dwelling unit will take careful consideration, says Symbi Homes CEO...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jun 30
- 2 min
Going Electric: Getting Off Gas as a Key Sustainability Strategy
Symbi Homes plans for 100% electrification, but that comes with some caveats Among the most predominant themes for solving the global...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jun 28
- 3 min
No Place Like Home: Remodeling for Safety and Comfort into Our Golden Years
Symbi Homes shares the aging-in-place and universal design principles leading the design for its attached ADU Aging in place principles...
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- Jun 24
- 1 min
Washington Post Features Illumination House
Reporter Kathy Orton selected Symbi's mid-century remodel in Carderock Springs as the Washington Post's distinguished "House of the Week."...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jun 16
- 2 min
3 Pro Tips for Insulating Foundation
Symbi Homes builds green from the ground up at the Model ReModel 2022 project, the Regeneration House Prepping the slab-on-grade...
Nicole Tysvaer
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Approaching Sustainable Remodeling Through a Symbiotic Lens
Symbi Homes takes a comprehensive approach to its projects. Here's how it will do so for Model ReModel 2022
Nicole Tysvaer
- May 27
- 1 min
Installing Foundation Insulation
Symbi Homes plans to achieve several green certifications for its remodel of a 19th-century Victorian. Each step of the way, from...