Author Archives: Tom Piplack

Reality TV Fact Check: Debunking Common Home Remodel Myths

It’s a lazy evening at home. You’re cozy, laying on your couch and watching TV. Of course, eventually you get sucked into your favorite home improvement show, and after watching a couple inspiring episodes of families getting hooked up with their dream houses, kitchens or bathrooms, you’re ready to dial up your local contractor. Usually […]

Next stop: Dream kitchen – Alternatives to subway tile

It’s everywhere: For the past century, subway tile has been a staple of American kitchens. White and arranged in a brick pattern, it is found in homes across the nation and beyond. In fact, chances are, you have never had a kitchen without this obligatory feature, and it seems like such a must-have that you […]

Zieba Builders is Moving!

After helping countless clients change their surroundings by building, remodeling and updating master suites, kitchens, bathrooms and more, it’s time for ourselves to switch things up! We are thrilled to announce that starting mid-October, your favorite full-service contractor’s office is moving to a new address. But worry not – our brand-new headquarters is going to […]

More building, less billing: Where to splurge, where to save

Setting budget for a home remodel (and sticking to it!) is one of the hardest tasks when it’s time to renovate. You have all these ideas and wishes, from that luxurious bathtub, to shiny new appliances to elegant chandeliers, and want it all. Unfortunately, for most of us, going all in would almost certainly break […]

Tips and Tricks to Brighten Your Day (And Kitchen)

Designing or remodeling your kitchen can be a lot. Your mind is full of ideas for elegant cabinets, fancy tiles and shiny hardware, and you’re already dreaming of that stylish furniture and cute accessories you’re going to decorate it with. Exciting! But first, think about this often overlooked, yet incredibly important feature: The lighting. A […]

Eccentric minimalism – Transformation to a Functional Individual Masterpiece

The kitchen is your home’s heart and soul. As such, it should match your very own individual spirit and reflect your personality; then again, it is supposed to be a highly functional space, and we know how it is, often there is limited space available and nobody likes a cluttered kitchen. That being said, having […]

Beauty in the Brass

Getting tired of your minimalist white kitchen? Want to pay homage to tradition while maintaining a clean, elegant and modern look? Well, you’re in luck: The hottest metal of the hour is a reinvented classic – brass. Trendy, yet timeless, and with a wide variety of options available, the possibilities are limitless. Better yet, no […]