
Our Big Win!- REMODELING Magazine's Big 50
This year we are proud to announce that we were awarded REMODELING Magazine’s Big50. This award represents the top 1% of remodeling professionals in the country. REMODELING Magazine describes Big50 as an award for companies who “have set..

Your Guide to Creating a Functional Home Office
Do you wish you had a room in your home for when you need to get work done? Wish your child had a place to complete their homework in peace? A home office designed and built by Patrick A. Finn could be just what you need! Keep reading to learn..

3 Planning Tips to Keep Your Home Remodel On Schedule
Home remodeling projects have a lot of moving parts. Multiple contractors, intersecting timelines, material decisions, and permit acquisition are all factors that can lead to delays, mistakes, and frustration. While you can never completely..

Walk-In Closet Design Guide
Let’s face it — we could all use more closet space. Even if you can physically fit everything you need into your current solution, a well designed closet is about more than just capacity. It should store and layout your wardrobe to empower your..

Shhh! Top Secrets about Remodeling Your Kitchen that Only Contractors Know
At Patrick A. Finn, we believe the best kitchen remodels are achieved when both contractor and client are on the same page. Unfortunately, there are many important remodeling tidbits that, while common knowledge among contractors, are not widely..

How to Improve Your Home’s Outdoor Living Space
One of our favorite ways to improve the overall livability of a home is through an improvement in its outdoor living space. Particularly here in the Chicagoland area, it can be hard to find time to spend time outside during the autumn, winter,..

What to Remodel Before Selling Your Home
“Fixer-upper” is one word you don’t want your house referred to during the home selling process. Unfortunately, any out-of-date rooms in your home could lead to your house receiving this label as you attempt to sell it. In this month’s post,..

Benefits of Built-In Bookshelves and Other Home Built-Ins
Built-ins are a great way to integrate storage and furniture into your Chicago home design. In addition to utilizing unused space, keeping your home safer, and being high-quality furniture in their own right, built-ins allow you to enjoy a fully..

Thinking About a Home Remodel? Read Our Home Remodeling Tips!
Considering a home remodeling project for your Chicagoland home? Renovation projects are a great way increasing the value of your investment and tailor your space to your lifestyle at the same time. In this post, we’ve compiled some tips for..

How to Make Your Town's History Part of Your Home Design
Are you planning a remodel of your historic home? While modern conveniences, appliances, and amenities can help you enjoy your home, don’t be afraid to look to the past for inspiration. The Chicago suburbs have a rich and fascinating history. In..