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The Luxury Vinyl Flooring Buying Guide

Image Sources: shawfloors.com & metroflorusa.com It is extremely important that you choose the right flooring for your home. Whether you are in the process of constructing a new home or renovating your current one, take your time in choosing the ideal flooring. Take into consideration factors like the room where the flooring will be installed, the amount of traffic the floor is likely to receive and your budget. One type of flooring that is becoming quite popular among homeowners (and even business owners) is luxury vinyl tile or LVT. LVT is a major improvement on traditional vinyl sheets, providing [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-03-08T14:46:54-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Flooring, Tile, Tile Flooring|

Silestone Countertops: The Pros & Cons

Featured Image Source: SilestoneUSA.com Choosing the best countertop option for your bathroom or kitchen is tough, particularly with kitchens. Choosing the right countertop with all of the alternatives on the market, like marble and granite is a challenge, but when comparing features like staining and scratches, silestone fares well. Silestone is manufactured from quartz, which provides many color tones, styles, and finishes for kitchen countertops and bathroom treatments, complementing many home styles and decorating tastes. What is Silestone? Silestone is a manufactured material made from natural quartz crystals that is used to make countertops, sinks, floors, shower trays, [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-08-08T14:28:55-05:00Categories: Homeowner Tips|Tags: Countertops, Quartz, Quartz vs Granite Countertops|

Why You Should Consider Using Reclaimed Wood for Your Homes Interior

Sebring Design Build The use of reclaimed wood isn't limited to floors--it can also be used on the ceiling and every surface in between, giving your home a special twist and a one-of-a-kind appearance. Some furniture makers, interior designers, and DIY enthusiasts hunt out salvaged woods for home projects. Reclaimed wood from barns, homes, and commercial buildings, as well as reused items, such as pallets are slowly entering the scene of structural features. No doubt that hardwood has always been an elegant feature of a home. As design trends are slowly making a shift to becoming more eco-friendly, more [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-10T03:05:57-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Kitchen Design Trends, Wood Floor|

How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Really Take? A Realistic Schedule

Soktas If you are planning a kitchen renovation, one of the things you may be wondering is, "How long does a kitchen remodel really take?" Whether you want to know so you can plan an event, or you simply just want to know when your home will be back to normal; here are a few guidelines and a realistic schedule you can refer to. The most fun you'll probably have is planning your new kitchen and how you want it to look. The design phase allows you to pick and choose your new appliances, flooring, countertops, paint colors, and [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-07T02:21:57-06:00Categories: Bathroom Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Kitchen, Kitchen Construction, Kitchen Remodeling Tips, Kitchen Renovation|

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 [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T20:07:54-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Questions to Ask Contractor, Remodel Projects|

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 [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-14T06:29:19-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Bathroom Remodel, Lowest Cost, Save Money 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 [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-08T22:29:32-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Clear Budget, Contractor Communication, Houzz, Houzz Idea Books, Idea Books, Ideabooks, Project Journal, Successful Contractor Communication|

An Easy Step by Step Guide to Building Permits

TMCnet When having home renovations and remodeling done, one thing that can hold up the process is not having the proper building permits. This can cause delays or even fines so here is something we created - a step by step guide to building permits that is easy to understand and follow. When Do You Need One? Fortunately, if you are doing inside remodeling like painting or carpet, or anything cosmetic then you will not need a permit. On the other hand, if you are creating additional space in your home, (such as finishing your basement or adding square [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-20T03:08:12-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips|Tags: Building Codes, Building Department, Building Inspector, Final Inspection, IBC, International Building Code, permit application, Revision Plans, Rough Inspection|

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. [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-19T07:41:39-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Ask Your Contractor, Contractor Communication, Making Decisions, Questions, Regular Meetings|

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 or [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-12-21T21:44:31-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips|Tags: Remodel or Move, Remodel Your Home, Sell Your Home|