The Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start

Entrust Insurance Home renovations can be a little intimidating but the rewards are many. The contractor you choose is one of the most important parts of your project but before you get started, here are the things to ask a contractor. 1. Do you use a schedule when running my project? Always check with your contractor about what days and times they plan to be on site. While most contractors typically have a five-day work week during daytime hours, every contractor is different so don't just assume you know the schedule without asking first. This will help you plan [...]

2023-11-20T20:07:54-06:00February 15, 2016|Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|

The 7 Most Effective Tactics to Budget Your Home Remodel

Matthew Bolt Graphic Design If you’re like most people, you may be wondering if it’s possible to remodel your house into a home you love without breaking the bank, If this is the case, you’ll be glad to know that with the right planning it’s more than possible to have the house of your dreams. However, many people find it difficult to start budgeting for a home remodel; there is a multitude of factors to think about, and it’s hard to know how to how to begin. To make it easier for you to start planning for your dream [...]

2023-11-14T06:29:19-06:00February 9, 2016|Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|

The Comprehensive Guide To Kitchen Flooring Options

Sebring Design Build Whether you prefer natural stone, hardwoods, or ceramic tile, there is no lack of stylish options for today's kitchen flooring. While surface appeal, design, and color, are important considerations, you will also want kitchen flooring which can live up to your lifestyle and provide the durability and comfort you require. However, as much as we would like every type of floor to have superior longevity, exceptional durability, sky-high resale value and a low price-tag, it just is not realistic. If you are planning to renovate your kitchen floor, knowing the weaknesses and strengths of travertine, hardwood, [...]

2023-11-08T22:54:34-06:00February 2, 2016|Categories: Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

5 Tips for Successful Communication With Your Remodeling Contractor

Legal Zoom Remodeling one or more rooms in a home can be exciting, besides helping to increase your home’s resale value. But if you don’t communicate well with your remodeling contractor, your project may not turn out the way you planned, which can lead to disappointment and wasted money. You’ll need to be in touch with your contractor from the moment you first sit down with him to explain what you want, regarding your remodeling project. If you’re planning a renovation, consider these four basic tips for communicating with your remodeling contractor. 1. Explain How a Room is to Be [...]

2025-06-12T11:40:07-05:00January 25, 2016|Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|

Tile That Looks Like Wood vs Hardwood Flooring

Sebring Design Build Your Complete Guide: Tile that Looks Like Wood vs Hardwood Flooring We put a porcelain wood tile next to a hardwood flooring sample in our showroom and were unable to see the difference side by side. Can you tell the difference between the two samples in the picture? We asked our readers to take a vote and the results are in: 44% - Left side 56% - Right Side We posted the answer at the bottom of this article, take a look! What is Tile That Looks Like Wood? The hot trend right now is tile flooring that looks [...]

2023-11-10T02:49:39-06:00January 7, 2016|Categories: Bathroom Remodeling, Home Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling|

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Start Your Home Renovation Project

When's the Right Time for Home Renovation? When you look around your home, you might see a host of different things that you would like to change. Parts of your home might be in need of repair, and other parts might seem hopelessly outdated. Even if your home is in good shape, it might just not suit you and your family's tastes and lifestyles. Even though you might see plenty of things that you would like to change and improve about your home, you might find yourself putting off your home remodeling week after week and month after month. Even though [...]

2025-12-30T08:30:29-06:00September 24, 2015|Categories: Home Remodeling|