For years, the idea of a “forever home” was tied to the idea of moving—finding a larger house, building from scratch, or waiting for the perfect property to become available. But for many central Ohio homeowners today, that definition has changed. Instead of searching for another house, more families are choosing to adapt the homes […]
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The most successful remodeling projects rarely begin with finishes or paint colors. They begin with clarity—understanding what’s not working in the home today, what changes will have the greatest impact, and how to make thoughtful decisions before construction ever begins. For many central Ohio homeowners, remodeling is a significant investment not only financially, but emotionally.
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Homes in Central Ohio are evolving — not just in how they look, but in how they function. At the Cleary Company, we’re seeing a shift from single-purpose rooms to flexible spaces. These spaces can change over time to meet different lifestyles, family needs, and long-term goals. Homeowners today want designs that service multiple purposes.
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As summer ends, it is the perfect time to start planning your ideal outdoor space to enjoy for many years to come. Imagine stepping into a luxurious retreat right in your own backyard, where you can enjoy the beauty of every season without ever leaving the comfort of your home. That is exactly what a
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25 Years of Multiple Remodels & Lifestyle Transitions Meet Donna. She’s been a client of The Cleary Company since 1999. She hired George to build a 2-story addition on her cape cod home in Upper Arlington OH. That first project included adding a family room, master suite, plus another bathroom to accommodate her growing family.
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After spending several years working for other general contractors, George Cleary established The Cleary Company in April 1994. His wife, Cathy, encouraged George to create his own business in an industry he was obviously passionate about. His vision was to execute quality property enhancement that improved people’s lives. He began by promoting himself and his
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Project Spotlight: Extensive interior remodel of an A-frame style lakehouse near Columbus, Ohio that included multiple additions. The project scope included gutting a majority of the interior but left several of the home’s architectural details which were important to the family and fit its unique style. As-Built Floorplan & Before Photos New Remodel-Design-Build Whole House
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Project Spotlight: A classic 1928 3-story brick home with loads of charm and character gets a whole house remodel with a fully updated main level and second-floor bathrooms. The remodel design build plan took this home from a dated traditional interior to a clean, crisp but soft modern design style with nods to the home’s
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Project Spotlight: A comprehensive interior home remodel on the Muirfield golf course built in 1984. The empty nest homeowners hired our Team to make updates to their contemporary floor plan to add more openness and flow to the kitchen and dining room as well as bring a newness and freshness to the home’s main living
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After 10 years of living in their custom-built home, Sheela and Abhay came to us with a request to convert their covered porch into a sunroom. They also wanted to add an outdoor pavilion and stamped concrete patio to increase the livability of their backyard. They hired our Remodel-Design-Build Team to create a gorgeous home
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Project Spotlight: Backyard outdoor living space addition includes converting an existing covered porch into a sunroom, installing new stamped concrete patio with timber framed roof extension and a stone fireplace. In total, four separate but connected spaces were designed and built allowing the family to utilize more of their beautifully landscaped yard and increasing the
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Project Spotlight: After eight years of living in their Upper Arlington, Ohio home, our client realized the 1968 footprint of their suburban home’s kitchen did not function for their family’s lifestyle. With a desire for a larger footprint and more open space to accommodate gatherings of family and friends, they decided it was time to
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