Rain or Shine Homes, LLC, is where our remodeling expertise can help you realize your dreams. We specialize in remodeling homes, from a kitchen remodel, to basement, or an addition to your home. While we appreciate the craftsmanship and details that go into the older homes in the Nashville area, we also know that not everyone wants a one bathroom house with a run down, outdated kitchen. With the economy the way it is, it makes more sense to build onto your existing home, and we are here to help make your dreams come true. If you have bought a fixer upper we can do the complete renovation for you. we also build Custom Homes, Custom Cabinets, and Wine Cellars
"We had a roof cap vent installed to correct previous roofing error from another company. They came in cut the roof vent in correcting the problem we were having in our attic."
Herby R on January 2024
Rain or Shine Homes, LLC, is where our remodeling expertise can help you realize your dreams. We specialize in remodeling homes, from a kitchen remodel, to basement, or an addition to your home. While we appreciate the craftsmanship and details that go into the older homes in the Nashville area, we also know that not everyone wants a one bathroom house with a run down, outdated kitchen. With the economy the way it is, it makes more sense to build onto your existing home, and we are here to help make your dreams come true. If you have bought a fixer upper we can do the complete renovation for you. we also build Custom Homes, Custom Cabinets, and Wine Cellars
"We had a roof cap vent installed to correct previous roofing error from another company. They came in cut the roof vent in correcting the problem we were having in our attic."
Herby R on January 2024
Here at All Professional Construction, we are a full-service general contractor who has been in business for over 30 years and which focuses on large specialty projects including restaurants, retail, country clubs, and historic and premium residential projects. Our employees and staff take extreme pride in the quality of our work and provide satisfaction to all our customers. With generations of our experience we are going to be your top choice! Please give us a call because we look forward to working with you.
"The entire crew at All Professional Construction is top notch! I'm a real estate agent that deals with contractors on a regular basis. This company's customer service, responsiveness, friendliness, and their ability to meet deadlines is unmatched. They have made my life easier and I look forward to doing business in the future. Highly recommend!"
Roy H on August 2019
Here at All Professional Construction, we are a full-service general contractor who has been in business for over 30 years and which focuses on large specialty projects including restaurants, retail, country clubs, and historic and premium residential projects. Our employees and staff take extreme pride in the quality of our work and provide satisfaction to all our customers. With generations of our experience we are going to be your top choice! Please give us a call because we look forward to working with you.
"The entire crew at All Professional Construction is top notch! I'm a real estate agent that deals with contractors on a regular basis. This company's customer service, responsiveness, friendliness, and their ability to meet deadlines is unmatched. They have made my life easier and I look forward to doing business in the future. Highly recommend!"
Roy H on August 2019
AT Fred Oakley Construction Company, we are experienced professionals providing quality additions and remodels in the Hendersonville/Greater Nashville area. We are skilled in every kind of home improvement project from remodeling an interior room to building a custom home. Some of our Services Include: Custom Homes Multi-Room Additions Burnout Renovations Garages Carports Garage Conversions Basement Conversions Attic Conversions Complete Home Remodels Total Bathroom Remodels Kitchen Remodels Roof Replacements Siding Fascia Wrapping Soffit And Gutters Window Replacements And Installations Door Replacements And Installations Front Porch Replacements Decks Sheetrock Fireplace Installs Foundations Call us today at 615-585-6666 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving your home improvement needs. "When it comes to Quality Construction, WE NAIL IT!
"Fred Oakley is the best contractor we have ever worked with. He does what he says he will do, when he says he will do it, at the price he said he would do it for. He is also the *cleanest* contractor we have ever known! Honest, reliable, great communication, improvises when he needs to, listens to what the customer wants -- can't recommend him enough. Our bathroom (not remodeled since the house was built in 1960) is absolutely transformed, thanks to Fred. And a space which the realtor said absolutely could not hold a dishwasher--now has a dishwasher! We are able to stay in our house longer now with Fred's improvements, and we are grateful to him for his professionalism, his courtesy, his good nature, his expertise, his attention to detail, and his skill. Thank you, Fred."
Sue H on June 2024
AT Fred Oakley Construction Company, we are experienced professionals providing quality additions and remodels in the Hendersonville/Greater Nashville area. We are skilled in every kind of home improvement project from remodeling an interior room to building a custom home. Some of our Services Include: Custom Homes Multi-Room Additions Burnout Renovations Garages Carports Garage Conversions Basement Conversions Attic Conversions Complete Home Remodels Total Bathroom Remodels Kitchen Remodels Roof Replacements Siding Fascia Wrapping Soffit And Gutters Window Replacements And Installations Door Replacements And Installations Front Porch Replacements Decks Sheetrock Fireplace Installs Foundations Call us today at 615-585-6666 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving your home improvement needs. "When it comes to Quality Construction, WE NAIL IT!
"Fred Oakley is the best contractor we have ever worked with. He does what he says he will do, when he says he will do it, at the price he said he would do it for. He is also the *cleanest* contractor we have ever known! Honest, reliable, great communication, improvises when he needs to, listens to what the customer wants -- can't recommend him enough. Our bathroom (not remodeled since the house was built in 1960) is absolutely transformed, thanks to Fred. And a space which the realtor said absolutely could not hold a dishwasher--now has a dishwasher! We are able to stay in our house longer now with Fred's improvements, and we are grateful to him for his professionalism, his courtesy, his good nature, his expertise, his attention to detail, and his skill. Thank you, Fred."
Sue H on June 2024
Were a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity and treat your property as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in power washing and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Incredibly easy to work with. Work was done when promised. Very neat and organized"
Maureen M on September 2022
Were a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity and treat your property as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in power washing and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Incredibly easy to work with. Work was done when promised. Very neat and organized"
Maureen M on September 2022
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"He stated that he was prompt and did what he said he was going to do."
Daniel B on November 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"He stated that he was prompt and did what he said he was going to do."
Daniel B on November 2024
At True North Developers, we’re a fully licensed and insured general contracting company serving both residential and commercial clients across Tennessee. Though our brand has been established for three years, our roots in the construction and home improvement industry run over a decade deep. Founded by Decker Hughes and partnered by Kent Wardley, the two owners bring a hands-on approach to every project, big or small. Our team is known for integrity, craftsmanship, and genuine care for each client’s vision. We’ve proudly partnered on major builds with some of Tennessee’s top property management companies, and we bring that same level of excellence to every home renovation or repair. Guided by values and committed to doing things right the first time, we treat every project as if it were our own—building lasting relationships and results you can trust.
"True North did 1,000 linear feet of 7ft brick wall around one side of our 41 home cluster development - they did a fantastic job. In addition to the excellent quality of the work, True North was able to creatively solve problems and was great to work with. We really can’t say enough good things about working with them! "
Jack H on June 2025
At True North Developers, we’re a fully licensed and insured general contracting company serving both residential and commercial clients across Tennessee. Though our brand has been established for three years, our roots in the construction and home improvement industry run over a decade deep. Founded by Decker Hughes and partnered by Kent Wardley, the two owners bring a hands-on approach to every project, big or small. Our team is known for integrity, craftsmanship, and genuine care for each client’s vision. We’ve proudly partnered on major builds with some of Tennessee’s top property management companies, and we bring that same level of excellence to every home renovation or repair. Guided by values and committed to doing things right the first time, we treat every project as if it were our own—building lasting relationships and results you can trust.
"True North did 1,000 linear feet of 7ft brick wall around one side of our 41 home cluster development - they did a fantastic job. In addition to the excellent quality of the work, True North was able to creatively solve problems and was great to work with. We really can’t say enough good things about working with them! "
Jack H on June 2025
At Echelon Design & Build, we believe in building dreams. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and a stress-free remodeling or building experience. Our client-centric approach ensures that your vision is at the forefront of every decision, from the initial design concept to the final finishing touches. Discover the Echelon difference and create a home or business that reflects your unique style and enhances your life.
"Highly recommend! Great work! "
alli b on January 2025
At Echelon Design & Build, we believe in building dreams. We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, personalized service, and a stress-free remodeling or building experience. Our client-centric approach ensures that your vision is at the forefront of every decision, from the initial design concept to the final finishing touches. Discover the Echelon difference and create a home or business that reflects your unique style and enhances your life.
"Highly recommend! Great work! "
alli b on January 2025
Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Nashville Wholesale Kitchen, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"Nashville Wholesale Kitchen did a wonderful job remodeling our 75 year old kitchen. Anthony had excellent design ideas and our new design is so much sleeker and ergonomic. Saul and his team did a quality job and kept the worksite as clean as possible. Mateos carefully aligned the tile to create the best possible look. Everyone was pleasant and easy to work with. I can recommend them highly."
Barry Y on December 2024
Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Nashville Wholesale Kitchen, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"Nashville Wholesale Kitchen did a wonderful job remodeling our 75 year old kitchen. Anthony had excellent design ideas and our new design is so much sleeker and ergonomic. Saul and his team did a quality job and kept the worksite as clean as possible. Mateos carefully aligned the tile to create the best possible look. Everyone was pleasant and easy to work with. I can recommend them highly."
Barry Y on December 2024
About Us At JMR Contracting, we leverage approximately three decades of experience in the construction industry. Our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and integrity is evident in every project we execute. We prioritize and value building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that each endeavor embodies our lifelong dedication to quality and excellence. Additionally, our founder, has had the distinguished privilege to work as part of a team on some of the most iconic buildings in the Nashville skyline. Notably, Peabody Union, Gulch Union, Neuhoff Residences, Cambria Nashville, and many more. We would love the opportunity to put that experience to work for you. You can rely on us to transform your vision into reality with meticulous attention to detail and professionalism.
"JMR was our contractor for our new build in Chattanooga. He was very responsive, transparent and got the job completed. Would definitely hire him again. Photos are from staging. "
Jay S on March 2025
About Us At JMR Contracting, we leverage approximately three decades of experience in the construction industry. Our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and integrity is evident in every project we execute. We prioritize and value building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that each endeavor embodies our lifelong dedication to quality and excellence. Additionally, our founder, has had the distinguished privilege to work as part of a team on some of the most iconic buildings in the Nashville skyline. Notably, Peabody Union, Gulch Union, Neuhoff Residences, Cambria Nashville, and many more. We would love the opportunity to put that experience to work for you. You can rely on us to transform your vision into reality with meticulous attention to detail and professionalism.
"JMR was our contractor for our new build in Chattanooga. He was very responsive, transparent and got the job completed. Would definitely hire him again. Photos are from staging. "
Jay S on March 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for the right contractor for your job, and more than that, the right contractor for you. We understand the many decisions and concerns that accompany this process. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. The Dan Company is dedicated to serving our customers and providing high-quality craftsmanship from handyman projects to major home renovations and additions. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us now to discuss your next project!
"Will definitely be using Dan Company again! Excellent customer service "
Melissa B on March 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for the right contractor for your job, and more than that, the right contractor for you. We understand the many decisions and concerns that accompany this process. We know every customer has different desires, different needs, and different schedules. The Dan Company is dedicated to serving our customers and providing high-quality craftsmanship from handyman projects to major home renovations and additions. We are not only here to turn your ideas into reality, but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us now to discuss your next project!
"Will definitely be using Dan Company again! Excellent customer service "
Melissa B on March 2025
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.