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Kitchen Remodeling Portfolio

Before After Dining area with wooden flooring and modern pendant light connected to kitchen
Before After Old wooden kitchen cabinets and counter before renovationClose-up of modern kitchen with black marble countertop and open shelving
Before After Spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and tiled flooring before remodeling

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Mary Lou Krautkramer

5/5

We met with Justin and then with 2 other renovators, and decided Remodeling Journey would be the best fit. It was a great choice! Really liked the way they worked with us on the design and the estimate. Very professional yet friendly and always on top of things.

Helped us wade through the many decisions and choices and offered some great options in addition to listening to what we wanted.

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Tammy Kemnetz

5/5

He [Justin] emailed daily and also kept the project software app up to date. My project finished 2 months ahead of schedule. He also worked VERY HARD to insure I had a functioning kitchen for the Christmas Holiday.

I welcome you to review my projects before and after photos. You will be astonished.

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Sharon Kennedy

5/5

Justin was extremely prompt, getting back to me a few hours after initially contacting him and staying in contact during the entire project and then texting me a few days after finishing to see if we had any concerns or questions.

Kitchen Remodeling Case Studies In Wausau, WI

Before After Dated wood cabinets and lighting fixtures in a kitchen with laminate flooringWhite kitchen cabinets with black pulls and knobs, a small island, and pendant lighting fixtures

280 sq. ft. kitchen remodel in Wausau

Our client in Wausau, WI, wanted to create an all-white kitchen and get rid of some old appliances and fixtures. We’ve replaced the laminate countertop with quartz and added a 5′ island. We replaced the dated window and door, installed new flooring, and new lighting fixtures. The owner wanted all-new, so we also upgraded to new and more efficient appliances. 

This 280 sq. ft. kitchen remodel in Wausau was quoted at $53,556, where the quartz countertops and appliances alone were $17k.

Before After Wooden kitchen cabinets in a large space with ceramic flooringAn open space kitchen with white kitchen cabinets, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and silver accents on hardware

325 sq. ft. kitchen remodel in Wausau

This 325 sq. ft. open space kitchen felt dated and empty for our clients in Wausau. Their goal was to give it a more modern vibe with some additional storage.

The project included new kitchen and pantry cabinets, a 7 foot island, beautiful granite countertops, a custom backsplash, new flooring, and a more efficient lighting layout. To top it off, the homeowners wanted a coffee nook, and we delivered!

This upscale kitchen remodel was quoted at $81,231, where the custom cabinets, countertops, and flooring summed up to $51k.

Before After Wooden kitchen cabinets in a dated space with linoleum flooringWhite kitchen cabinets with black pulls and knobs, LVP flooring, and a small, green island

270 sq. ft. kitchen remodel in Wausau

This 270 sq. ft. kitchen hasn’t seen an upgrade in a very long time, and our client in Wausau wanted to give this space a long overdue update.

Everything about this remodel was high-end. We made some changes to the layout, installed new kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, and added a 5′ island. We’ve also included a laundry addition with a custom enclosure and a new lighting layout throughout the space.

This warm and inviting, sage-inspired kitchen was quoted at $108,404, where the layout reconfiguration and the kitchen cabinets summed up to $62k.

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Bathroom Remodeling Portfolio

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BW Gunner

5/5

We started in March, and had finished two independent bathroom upgrades by mid November, including a flooring upgrade in an attached space nobody had anticipated.

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Bill Shirer

5/5

We could not be happier with our bathroom renovation completed by Justin and his team. The quality of the work is excellent, and completion time was ahead of schedule. The cost of the project was exactly as quoted.

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Erica Nowak

5/5

Amazing!!! One of a kind! Keeps his word, promises delivered.

Bathroom Remodeling Case Studies In Wausau, WI

Before After A masonry wall in a bathroom with a large, dated vanityA masonry wall in a bathroom with a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure and green tile backsplash

98 sq. ft. Bathroom Remodel in Wausau

This 98 sq. ft. bathroom was one of the most beautiful projects we’ve ever worked on. Our client wanted to keep the masonry work, so we had to work around it and make everything match or complement it.

The pièce de résistance of this project was the 3′ x 4′ tiled frameless shower with a 3 sided glass enclosure (including a glass door), with a waterfall and rainfall shower system. In addition, we’ve also done a complete reconfiguration of the layout, installed luxurious lighting fixtures, and a tiled vanity wall.

Everything about this bathroom was high-end, and it ended up costing $70,425, where the tiled shower and the new layout were over $37k.

Before After a dated bathroom with blue and green walls and an opaque shower doorLuxury vinyl plank flooring in a small bathroom with a glass walk-in shower

28 sq. ft. bathroom remodel in Wausau

Our client wanted to make this rather small bathroom more efficient and spacious. It was only 28 sq. ft. to start with, so the task was not entirely easy.

The success of the project depended on a smart layout reconfiguration and some even smarter decisions to increase the total square footage. We added a 3′ x 3′ tiled shower with a frameless 2-sided glass enclosure equipped with a KOHLER shower system with slider bar and installed new luxury vinyl plank flooring. Of course, we updated the bathroom essentials and also installed a new toilet and vanity.

This bathroom remodel in Wausau was quoted at $38,950, where the custom tiled shower with a glass enclosure was over $14k.

Before After A tub and shower combo with a panA beautiful tiled walk-in shower with a glass door

58 sq. ft. bathroom remodel in Wausau

This 58 sq. ft. bathroom in Wausau was looking old when our customer decided it’s time for a major uplift.

The main upgrade was a 3′ x 5′ tiled shower with a glass enclosure and a KOHLER shower system with slider bar. Besides this, we’ve also replaced the old tile with new luxury vinyl tile flooring, installed a new vanity with a marble countertop, and updated the hardware and mouldings.

As we said, the focus of this remodel was the shower, which also happened to be the most expensive item on the list at $18k (together with all of the hardware, plumbing fixtures, and glass enclosure). The entire project was quoted at $46,295.

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Abby Thurber

5/5

Rust and Sawdust did a phenomenal job on our entertainment center as well as the updates to our mantle! We couldn’t be happier!

The couple work together to capture not only the decor feel of the built in but also functionality! Would highly recommend for any project!

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BW Gunner

5/5

The results speak for themselves with accessible, durable and beautifully finished, well-lit spaces that cleanly integrate into the home’s design. We look forward to working with Justin again.

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Bryce Widmark

5/5

Rust and Sawdust helped me with some handyman work. They were very easy to work with, showed up at the scheduled time and Justin did exactly what he said he was going to do.

Very reasonable and knowledgeable, I am very happy with the work. I plan on working with Rust and Sawdust again in the future, would highly recommend.

Basement Remodeling Case Studies in Wausau, WI

Before After An empty basement with carpet flooring and beige wallsA large basement with luxury vinyl plank flooring, a wet bar, a gray couch, and recessed lighting fixtures

720 sq. ft. basement remodel in Wausau

This 720 sq. ft. basement in Wausau was already finished but our client wanted to boost its functionality and transform it into a full-time living room.

We had to do some small changes to the layout and we installed new drywall in the extra space that we added. From then, everything was seamless. We installed new luxury vinyl plank flooring, painted the walls, and updated the lighting fixtures.

Despite being a rather large project, this basement remodel in Wausau was quoted at $26,471.

A large basement with luxury vinyl plank flooring, a couch, and a foosball table

720 Sq. Ft. Basement Remodel In Mosinee

This basement remodeling in Mosinee included new framing and drywall installation on the extra space added. 

After the basement was finished, we painted the walls, added new flooring, upgraded the lighting, and installed new trim. Our customer wanted to transform this space into a spacious living room, and a small table and a couch was all it took.

This 720 sq. ft. basement remodel in Mosinee was quoted at $53,563, where the drywall installation, painting, and flooring were $23k.

A large basement with carpet flooring and a brick fireplace

880 Sq. Ft. Basement Remodel In Stevens Point

This was a large 880 sq. ft. basement in Stevens Pont that needed a lot of work. 

First of all, it wasn’t finished so we installed the framing, drywall, and all the electrical work. We then moved on to painting the walls and installing the new mouldings and doors. We updated the fireplace, changed the lighting layout, added new cabinets and countertops for the kitchenette, and install new carpet flooring.

This was an extensive project that was quoted at $84,198, where the wet bar, electrical work, and lighting upgrades were $28k.

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Mary Lou Krautkramer

5/5

Really liked the way they worked with us on the design and the estimate. Very professional yet friendly and always on top of things. Helped us wade thru the many decisions and choices and offered some great options in addition to listening to what we wanted.

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BW Gunner

5/5

We were pleased to find Justin was the right contractor to manage both. We asked for and received realistic schedules and budgets, and we all had a great time imagining what could be. Justin is a proactive communicator and he managed our expectations related to budgets and schedules.

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Sharon Kennedy

5/5

Justin was extremely prompt, getting back to me a few hours after initially contacting him and staying in contact during the entire project and then texting me a few days after finishing to see if we had any concerns or questions.

Home Remodeling Case Studies in Wausau, WI

Before After Before kitchen renovation with beige cabinets and bare flooring in progress.Modern kitchen remodel with dark cabinetry, large island, and stainless steel appliances.

5000 Sq Ft Whole Home Remodel

This 5000 sq ft home remodel involved a complete makeover of the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, and bedrooms. The homeowners wanted a modern look with high-quality finishes.

We fully remodeled six bedrooms, three living spaces, and 3.5 bathrooms, adding new textures, flooring, paint, and trim throughout.

In the bathrooms, we put in fully tiled showers with frameless glass doors for a stylish touch. These updates and the quality materials used turned this home into a modern, luxurious space that surpassed the homeowners’ expectations.

The most expensive parts of the project were the custom cabinetry and countertops, which cost $108,000.

Modern laundry room with front-load washer and dryer, light wood cabinetry, and black faucet.

500 Sq Ft Home Addition & 700 Sq Ft Home Remodel

This project involved a major home addition and renovation, expanding the living space and enhancing key areas. 

We added a 500 sq ft extension with two new bedrooms and a full bathroom, while remodeling 700 sq ft of the existing entryway, bathroom, and laundry room. The laundry room was relocated to a more functional space, with custom cabinets and quartz countertops installed throughout.

Exterior improvements included new roofing, siding, and windows. Inside, we built a full basement foundation and upgraded the flooring, paint, and trim. 

The total project cost was $340,000, with the addition alone at $160,000 due to excavation and foundation work.

Hardwood flooring for an open space kitchen with gray cabinets

2770 sq ft full home renovation In Schofield

This 2770 sq. ft. home remodel in Schofield is without a doubt one of the largest projects we’ve worked on. This was an extensive projects, but some of the most important upgrades were updating the foyer and front door, installing new flooring and painting the walls throughout the house, and installing new doors and trims.

In addition, we relocated a half bathroom, build an entirely new kitchen, did an upscale master bathroom remodel, and removed some walls to create an open space in the kitchen. To finish it off, we updated the lighting layout and fixtures as well.

This was an extensive home renovation project that was quoted at $346k, with the new kitchen and master bathroom shower coming in at $127k. 

An open space kitchen with luxury vinyl plank flooring, pendant lights and white kitchen cabinets

1560 sq. ft. kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom renovation

This full home remodel included a completely new kitchen, new flooring, paint, doors, and trim throughout, and new lighting layout and fixtures.

We’ve also updated two bedrooms, and remodeled the master bathroom. We’ve added built-in cabinetry and updated a fireplace with an accent wall in the living room. 

This was another extensive home renovation project that turned out a complete success. We quoted this project at $327k, where the custom cabinets, built-ins, and bathroom cabinetry and countertops were $87k.

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