Phoenix · Scottsdale · Tempe
A home that fitsthe way you live.
Spaces that bring people together. Details that make everyday life easier. One team to guide your kitchen, bathroom, or whole-home remodel through design, planning, and construction.
A complimentary conversation about your goals, likely investment, and fit.
The possibilities, made real
Beautiful rooms.
Better ways to live.
The finished room is only part of the story. See how thoughtful decisions about gathering, comfort, and character changed everyday life in these homes.
Kitchen · Tempe
Room to cook.
A place to gather.
Removing walls and soffits opened this kitchen to the surrounding gathering spaces. A generous island keeps preparation and cooking on one side, with seating for company on the other. Thoughtfully organized cabinetry puts everyday essentials within easy reach, making the kitchen a welcoming center of this whole-home remodel.
Primary bathroom · Scottsdale
More comfort.
Room to move.
This bathroom had plenty of space, but its tub deck and divided shower limited how it worked. Reorganizing those areas improved circulation and shower access. Carefully fitted storage and traditional millwork preserved the character the homeowners loved.
Whole home · Historic Willo, Phoenix
A childhood home.
A new chapter.
Returning to a childhood home meant keeping its character while making it work for the years ahead. An opened kitchen, reconstructed former porch, and more accessible primary suite brought new comfort. Original details, including the stained-glass front door, still belong.
What are you planning?
A realistic starting point
What should you
plan to invest?
A useful plan starts with realistic expectations. Compare the scope beside each range: a focused update and a structural transformation involve different work and different investments.
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Whole homes
Current planning ranges, not quotes or prices for the featured projects. These ranges include design, required engineering, permits, site work, and construction for the scope described. Homeowner-supplied appliances are excluded. Larger additions and casitas require higher investments. Cost guide reviewed November 4, 2026.
Still working out your budget? Tell us what you have in mind. We can discuss which scope and investment range may fit.
The Path to Remodeling Clarity™
Start with a conversation.
Build from a defined plan.
You should have help with the decisions, not just a list of decisions to make. Our Clarity process connects your goals with the design, scope, and investment before construction.
01 / The first conversation · No charge
Let’s see whether
we’re a good fit.
Tell us what you want your home to do better. We discuss the likely scope and investment together; this conversation does not include completed designs or a fixed construction quote.
- Discuss your goals, location, and timing.
- Compare the likely scope with a realistic investment range.
- Understand our process and the next step.
02 / Design & preconstruction · From $5,000
Turn your ideas
into a buildable plan.
This separate, paid engagement develops the project in detail. We agree on the planning scope and fee before you proceed.
- Floorplans, material and color selections, and shopping assistance.
- Site meetings with trade partners to develop their proposals.
- Specifications and a fixed-price construction proposal for your approval.
Experienced people. Thoughtful work.
Craftsmanship starts
with the people behind it.
Owners Steve Shinn and Sheila Lanier bring nationally recognized credentials and local remodeling experience to the decisions that shape your project.
Homework Remodels earned a 2026 NARI National Remodeler of the Year award in the Residential Exterior $100,000–$200,000 category.
“Homework Remodels transformed our dated, 26-year-old home in Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ into an award-winning showplace and the home of our dreams.”
Deedee Vinger · Gainey Ranch, ScottsdaleRead our homeowners’ experiences →
Rooted in Greater Phoenix
Thoughtful remodeling
for the home you have.
From established neighborhoods in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe to historic homes and growing households, the best plan starts with the character of your home and the life you want to build there.
Your next chapter at home
Let’s talk about what’s possible.
Share your goals and the investment you have in mind. We’ll help you understand whether our design-build approach is the right next step.