9 Things to Ask Your Contractor During Your Project

A good contractor is key in any home renovation project. They are in charge of completely facilitating the entire project, which can help save you time and money. However, there are some definite things to ask before you actually sign the proposal with your contractor. 1. Regular Meetings It is important for both the contractor and the homeowner to be available for meetings on occasion throughout the project. This is something you should determine up front before the work even begins. Develop an agreement over when you and your contractor are available to meet as well as how often meetings will occur. [...]

2023-11-19T07:41:39-06:00January 18, 2016|Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|

Should You Remodel or Move?

If you hear strains of the 80s song “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” by Clash playing in your head, then you’re in good company. The question has plagued homeowners since time began. The trouble is, no one can make that decision for homeowners. Real estate agents want the commission from selling the house. Remodel contractors want the money from remodeling it. Luckily, though, there are a few criteria by which homeowners can more easily make the decision of should you remodel or move. Your Home Lasts a Lifetime Many Baby Boomers opt to stay in their homes [...]

2025-12-30T08:33:23-06:00January 11, 2016|Categories: Homeowner Tips|

When to DIY Versus Hiring a Professional Contractor

e-architect Remodeling always sounds like a fun and adventurous project. Regardless of the room, you can probably already muster up ideas on changes you would like to make or improvements that you can envision. Maybe you are already experienced with renovations, maybe you are not. Regardless, there is a simple way to determine whether you should DIY or hire a remodeling professional. Below, you will find some common renovations that are easy to DIY as well as some things that are better left to a professional. Build Doing DIY Renovations: What's Legal And What's Not? You can undertake almost [...]

2023-11-19T06:36:27-06:00January 4, 2016|Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|

Pros and Cons: Assessing the 3 Types of Remodeling Contractors

HGTV Which of the Remodeling Contractors Would You Trust With Your Renovation Project? When it's time to remodel or renovate any space in your home, one of the first steps you'll need to take is to find a reputable contractor to carry out the work for you. When it comes to choosing a remodeling contractor, there's so much to keep in mind to ensure that the job is done correctly and in a timely manner. Generally speaking, there are three main types of remodeling contractors for home renovation projects. Read on to explore some of the pros and cons of the three [...]

2023-12-13T19:12:04-06:00October 6, 2015|Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|