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Tax season is no joke. For CPA John Obrock and his wife, Jodi, who both work in a full-service accounting firm, it’s a time when spreadsheets, late nights, and looming deadlines take center stage. Kitchen remodeling brings its own kind of stress—a juggling act of decisions, timelines, and logistics. But when John and Jodi won the 2024 Extreme Kitchen Makeover at the Friends of St. Catherine Laboure Gala, they were determined to manage two ‘taxing’ challenges at once! How did this dynamic couple manage both tax season and a total kitchen remodel? The answer lies in teamwork, vision, and a little inspiration from their community.

This kitchen makeover is more than a renovation; it’s a celebration of self-love and personal happiness. The homeowner’s journey is a reminder that we should embrace the things that bring us pleasure in our homes, without being constrained by resale value and societal “shoulds.”

Gather around, folks! Swartz Kitchens & Baths has a heartwarming tale to share—one that blows in with a gust of community spirit and rains down the magic of coming together to create something wonderful….

Although design trends may come and go, some design elements stand the test of time. No kitchen has held its own better than the 1950’s kitchen. Nearly 75 years later, kitchen designers across the globe are still using 1950’s design elements in new and remodeled kitchens…