Archive for January 2022
Should your contractor have a design staff?
When you’re renovating your home, you need to combine the artistic eye of a designer, and theconstruction expertise of a contractor. One option that can help you avoid the complications that comewith merging these two important aspects is to hire a contractor with an in-house design staff. There are afew very good reasons why a…
Read MoreIs it cheaper to remodel or build a new house?
When it comes time for your family to upgrade your home, you have two options: you canremodel your current home or build a new one. There are many factors to consider whenmaking this decision, including your aesthetic preferences, your functional desires, but perhapsmost importantly, your budget. Most times, remodeling will be less expensive than building…
Read More5 Signs of a Shady Contractor
A common anxiety for people who are remodeling their homes is being taken advantage of by acontractor. Most people know of someone’s horror story of having a bad experience with acontractor. You are investing a lot of time and money into remodeling your home, so it’s naturalthat you want the absolute best person on the…
Read MoreFive tips for planning a successful remodel
1. Have a vision When you meet with contractors, it can be helpful to have a sense of what you’relooking for aesthetically and functionally. Familiarize yourself with design termsso that you can communicate what you are hoping to design. Use tools likePinterest to help keep track of the designs that you like. If you don’t…
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