Ultimate Backyard Retreat

With summer right around the corner, here’s a little outdoor living inspiration from a project we completed in south Fort Collins.  

Two Licensed Architects at HighCraft

HighCraft Builders is the only residential design-build remodeling company in Fort Collins to have a husband-wife team of licensed architects on permanent staff. HighCraft architects Jeff Gaines, AIA, NCARB, and Anne Nelsen, AIA, are also members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Why should consumers care? A considerable number of remodeling companies in Colorado […]

An Amazing Young Lady

Here’s a follow-up to our earlier Facebook post about Olivia, an amazing young lady HighCraft is privileged to know. She shaved her head at a July 5th event in Fort Collins designed to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research. As of this post, Olivia has raised more than $7,800 to support pediatric cancer research. Click […]

HighCraft Remodeling Expo 2011

Thanks to all our vendors for braving the coldest day of Spring and congratulations to our winners of the playhouse! The award for best vendor booth goes out to Lindgren Landscape complete with a paver floor! Please visit our participating vendors websites for more information on their products and services: www.ferguson.com – Plumbing fixtures www.schillinginteriors.com […]

Know When to do it Yourself or Hire a Pro

May is National Home Remodeling Month. Whether you’re a professional contractor or a do-it-yourself homeowner, one thing is for certain – remodeling continues to grow in popularity. According to the National Association of Home Builders, Americans spent $116 billion on home improvements in 2010. As our housing market slowly recovers, a spending increase to $131 […]

Fort Collins Historic Renovation and Remodel

If you have driven into downtown Fort Collins lately via Mulberry Street, then you most likely have driven past one of our newest projects on the corner of Whedbee Street.  According to historic records one of Fort Collins’ earliest builders W.T. Early built the home for himself, completing the project in 1905. He was described […]

Is Solar Right For You? – Free Seminar April 14th

You’re invited to a FREE Seminar hosted by HighCraft Builders! Please join us Thursday, April 14th at 5:30pm for “Is Solar Right for You” When it comes to deciding if solar panels are a smart investment for your home, there are many questions to consider.  Please join us on Thursday, April 14th for wine and […]

Remodeling Magazine 2010-11 Cost vs. Value Data Now Available

View Remodeling Magazine’s annual report on the relationship between remodeling costs and resale value. You can compare national and regional averages for 33 popular remodeling projects and you can also download a PDF with project data for any one of 80 U.S. cities. http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2010/costvsvalue/national.aspx

HighCraft Builders Featured in Professional Remodeler Magazine

“Corner Office: HighCraft Builders stays stong with smart choices Careful diversification has paid off for the Fort Collins remodeler.” By Jonathan Sweet, Editor in Chief December 6, 2010 While the Fort Collins, Colo., remodeling market has stayed stronger than a lot of others, it still poses challenges. But even in a challenging environment, the owners […]

Upgrades Take a Cookie-Cutter Home off the Beaten Tract

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving will be here next week. It makes the two of us reminisce about great turkey dinners shared with friends and family in our homes. We often give thanks for the food, our health and our loved ones, but sometimes we forget to be grateful for that wonderful roof over our […]