Home

Charlie Wardell

Charlie Wardell is a freelance writer and former remodeler in Tisbury, Mass.

the new american remodel 2023

Home Run Remodeling Lessons: The New American Remodel 2023

Talk about a renewed lease on life. This year’s New American Remodel in Winter Park, Fla. is a case study in what can be accomplished by a creative design-build company, ...
May 15, 2023
tnar 2023

The New American Remodel 2023: Lake House Challenge

What lessons does this year’s New American Remodel offer to industry pros? According to architect and general contractor Phil Kean of Phil Kean Design Group, they include how ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Windows Copy

The New American Remodel 2022: Performance Showcase

How do you transform a historic home into a thermal performance thoroughbred without sacrificing its charm? Answering that question was the theme of The New American Remodel 2022...
April 19, 2022
the new american remodel

Marketing Lessons From The New American Remodel 2022

Show homes like The New American Remodel (TNAR) seek to place innovative products and design ideas in front of a target audience. For the home to garner the needed attention, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
the new american remodel

Contemporary Living With Period Flair

Remodeler Eric Gray’s Orlando home was a long-time neighborhood favorite. So much so that several people have knocked on his door over the years asking if he was interested in...
Jan. 4, 2022
The New American Remodel

TNAR 2022: Modernizing a Classic

When architect Phil Kean paid a visit to remodeler Eric Gray at his mid-century modern Orlando home last year, Gray expressed the desire for more space. But what Kean saw was ...
Dec. 13, 2021
The New American Remodel

The 2021 New American Remodel: Landscape Lessons

While each year’s New American Remodel is one of a kind, the projects are all linked by a common thread. Each one of these homes offers ideas on how to combine best practices ...
June 7, 2021
The New American Remodel Lakeshore Levels

The 2021 New American Remodel: A Thoughtful Transformation

The 2021 New American Remodel is a one-of-a-kind example of contemporary architecture. But despite its unique look, it offers lessons that any remodeler or designer can use...
Dec. 1, 2020