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As autumn paints Northeast Ohio in shades of amber and gold, it’s not just the landscape that is changing. Homeowners are shifting their focuses from outdoor living to cozy interiors, and that’s when Joe and Kristen Chiera, co-owners of Impact Home Remodeling , can step in. They recognize fall is the perfect time to reimagine indoor spaces—not just for comfort, but for functionality and style that lasts well beyond the colder months. As a husband-and-wife team, they bring a personal, hands-on approach to every project, guiding clients from the initial design consultation through to the final finishing touches. “We can help you make the transition from your outdoor oasis to the heart of your home by renovating interior spaces,” Joe says. Whether it’s transforming a bathroom into a spa-like retreat, converting an underused basement into valuable living space, or updating a kitchen before hosting holiday parties, Impact specializes in turning seasonal inspiration into lasting value. With vast experience in both landscaping and remodeling, this local business offers a seamless approach to remodeling homes—inside and out. “We love bringing natural elements indoors when remodeling spaces,” Kristen says. “From exposed wood ceiling trusses to natural stone countertops, marble floor tiles and wood-grained cabinets, those natural touches make a space feel warm and cozy, yet bold and beautiful.” “This time of year, homeowners aren’t just thinking about aesthetics,” Joe adds. “They’re also thinking about how their home functions. Do they need more space, better flow or improved efficiency?” Here are Impact’s three most-requested remodeling projects. Spa-Like Bathrooms and Moody Powder Rooms Bathroom design is deeply personal, but natural materials, such as stone, marble and wood, are popular choices for creating a serene, spa-inspired atmosphere in soothing, natural tones. On the flip side, smaller bathrooms and powder rooms are ideal for experimenting with bold design. “We have been color drenching bathrooms in dark, moody hues and layering wallpapers in monochromatic colors to create a cohesive, dramatic look,” Kristen says. “These bold choices can actually make a small bathroom feel bigger.” Spacious Finished Basements Finishing a basement is one of the most effective ways to add usable space to a home—sometimes even doubling its square footage. Impact has been transforming basements that are first-floor worthy, including making children’s playrooms, sports bars, home theaters or large gathering areas for parties, often complete with their own kitchens and bathrooms. “An unfinished basement is a blank canvas,” Kristen says. “You can design it entirely around your lifestyle. Lately we’ve seen basement remodeling shift toward health and wellness, as homeowners are asking for home gyms, saunas and even cold plunge tubs.” Kitchens Combining Style and Function Considered the heart of the home, the kitchen is one of the best returns on investment when it comes to remodeling—both in day-to-day enjoyment and resale value. “There are many design options we can show you or bring us your ideas and we will bring them to life,” Kristen says. “We can open up walls to give you a larger area to entertain by making the kitchen, dining room and family room one central area.” From high-end appliances and custom cabinetry to oversized islands and hidden pantries, today’s kitchen remodels are about more than just style; they’re about functionality that fits your lifestyle. Impact Home Remodeling is located at 1410 Medina Road in Medina. For a free estimate, call 330-848-0036 and visit ImpactMyHome.com for more details.

The summer solstice in June, signaling the onset of summer, is the longest day of the year. And though we start to lose a little daylight from this point on, summertime fun has just started. If you have been thinking about getting an in-ground pool, you still have time. “There has been such a high demand for pools these past couple years that we felt adding in-ground pools to our services was a natural extension of our landscape and remodeling business,” says Joe Chiera, who, along with his wife, Kristen, owns Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling. “So many of the customers we landscape for are also interested in pools. We are known for backyard landscapes that turn homes into more of a resort oasis, with outdoor kitchens, pavilions, fountains and fire pits. And now we can do it all.” Impact Landscape installs fiberglass pools manufactured by Thursday Pools. They come in all shapes and sizes, as well as colors ranging from Caribbean Sparkle for a bright blue to Graphite Gray that reflects a steel-blue water color.  “Fiberglass pools are very low maintenance,” says Joe, noting there is no liner, they don’t need re-plastering and you won’t snag swimwear.

When you ask Joe Chiera if he prefers outdoor landscaping jobs or indoor home remodeling projects, he says it’s like picking your favorite child. You can’t because you love them equally. As co-owner, along with his wife, Kristen, of Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling, Joe and his staff are uniquely qualified to handle all aspects of home remodeling—and they make outdoor and indoor designs seamless. “Though most of us have been spending time in our backyards and enjoying the extra space outdoor living affords, it is inevitable that here in Northeast Ohio we eventually will have to scurry indoors once the weather takes that dreaded turn,” says Joe. “And once we move back indoors, we want to have a beautiful and functional space for family and friends to gather, so now is the time to start your indoor home remodeling projects.” Whether you want to create a master bathroom, finish your basement or build your dream kitchen, Impact can help with any remodeling project. 

Sharon Township homeowner Diane jokes that when her three kids come home from college, they will never want to leave the basement. And it’s not because they are basement dwellers aimlessly hanging out downstairs all day, but rather because their basement is first-floor worthy. With a new family room, kitchen, bedroom, two bathrooms, office, workout room and laundry room all downstairs, who wouldn’t want to be a basement dweller? But this is no ordinary basement. Thanks to Impact Home Remodeling, which transformed an unfinished basement into a showstopper, this new living space is worthy of a magazine layout. “I wanted everything to be light and airy,” says Diane, who, along with her husband, Jim, built this house nine years ago. “Working with Impact, they guided us along the way and helped us design the floor plan and construct this space.”

Transitioning from winter’s snow-covered landscape to spring’s colorful flowers popping up through a green backdrop, March is a perfect reminder of how beautiful change is. And it’s also the signal to get back outdoors. Leading the charge is Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling, a family-owned business known for building stunning outdoor gathering spaces for homeowners. “We are designing new landscape projects, including patios, pavilions and pools, right now and in just a couple of weeks we will be digging already,” says Joe Chiera, who along with his wife Kristen, owns Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling. Both a landscape company and a home remodeler, the company has a unique perspective when designing inside and outside spaces. From designing backyard kitchens that look like they belong indoors to remodeling home interiors, this locally owned company is seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living spaces.

It’s been said that renovating not only restores the house, but also restores the story of the home. At Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling, Joe and Kristen Chiera help homeowners turn the page and make a fresh start while staying true to the roots of the home. As owners of this local remodeling and landscaping business, they are uniquely qualified to handle all aspects of your home remodel—and they make your outdoor and indoor designs are seamless. “Though we have been spending time in our back yards and enjoying the extra space outdoor living affords, we will soon be moving back indoors when it gets cold again,” says Joe. “Once we move back indoors, we still want to have a beautiful and functional space for family and friends to gather. It is our mission to help families create their dream homes inside and out.” Whether you want to build your dream kitchen, create a master bathroom, finish your basement, build an addition or turn your back yard into a private oasis, Impact can help with any remodeling project.

Just like other empty nesters, Mary pondered whether to stay in the house where she and her husband raised their family or perhaps become snowbirds and move down south. Once the couple decided to stay put, they wanted to renovate their Medina residence into their forever home, where they could age in place. And just as fate would have it, Mary read an article in Mimi Magazine about another couple who used Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling to renovate their home, and everything fell into place. “We were looking to renovate our home both inside and outside and loved that Impact does both,” says Mary. “We have plenty of room in our house, so we decided this is where we want to retire—but just remodel instead of moving.” Impact owners Joe and Kristen Chiera met with the couple and shared their vision and ideas. 

Not everyone is good at multitasking. However, for Joe and Kristen Chiera, owners of Impact Landscape & Home Remodeling, that is their forte. And it is what makes them uniquely qualified to handle both outdoor landscaping projects and indoor home remodeling jobs. Construction know-how. Horticulture expertise. Exceptional vision. It all works together and results in beautiful home renovations.  Both a landscape company and a home remodeler, Impact has a fresh perspective when designing inside and outside spaces. From designing backyard kitchens that look like they belong indoors to remodeling home interiors that feature walls of windows to bring nature inside, this locally owned company is seamlessly blending indoor-outdoor living spaces. “We take care of all things related to your home,” says Joe. “Whether you want to remodel your kitchen, transform your bathroom, finish your basement, install an expansive patio, add a backyard pool or spruce up your landscaping, we can do it all.”