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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 [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-19T06:36:27-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Build-In, Cabinets Installation, DIY, DIY vs PRO, Home Hazards, Laminate Fooring, Licensed Contractor, Painting Cabinets, Painting Walls, Pro, Remodeling Tips, Structural Changes|

Why You Should Always Have Your Remodel Contractor Supply Materials

Sebring Design Build It's your remodel. You want the finished product to look exactly as you had imagined when you began the design. What better way to make sure this is a reality than purchasing all the building materials yourself, right? This is actually a dangerous task to take on. What's the Danger? One of the biggest reasons you will want to allow your remodel contractor to supply materials for your home remodel project is because of the chance that defects will occur. If a defect occurs in materials that your remodel contractor has supplied, they will be obligated to [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-22T05:39:05-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Remodel Contractor|

5 Ways to Control Dust During Your Next Remodeling Project

Toolguyd Why is dust control important? Because most remodeling projects can create job site dust that can include dirt and debris, drywall and sawdust. Working in my clients’ homes for more than 16 years, I’ve realized that easing the pain of the remodeling process is just as important as the final results of the project. Here at Sebring Design Build, we take controlling dust very seriously! Your livability is our top concern during a remodeling project. How a contractor controls construction dust can make or break the success of a project. Over the years, we have researched new products [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-03-03T19:41:43-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Controlling Dust, Home Remodeling Contractor, Remodeling Dust|

10 Apps to Help with Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

Guiding Tech With over 1.5 million apps available in Apple's App Store, it can be overwhelming finding the right app to help with searching for kitchen remodeling ideas. We have been using an iPad in our design process for many years and utilize many of the apps below. We’ve collected a few of our favorites to help you streamline planning and make organizing your kitchen remodeling ideas a breeze. 1) Houzz (Free) I've written a lot about Houzz on this blog. It is by far, the app I use the most with organizing our kitchen remodeling ideas. We use "ideabooks" to [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-08T00:31:47-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips, Kitchen Remodeling|

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 [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-12-13T19:12:04-06:00Categories: Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Design Build Contractor, Mid-Size General Contractor, Remodeling Contractors|

How to Save Money Remodeling

Featured Image: Forbes How to Maximize Remodeling Savings With any remodeling project, many money saving ideas can backfire and cost you a lot of money in the end. Most of my customers understand that remodeling is expensive. I work very hard with my clients to keep costs as low as possible. But a lot of them think that they can save money on a project by doing part of the work themselves or by cutting corners on materials. Usually, these schemes end up costing more money in the long run or extend the project schedule significantly. If you’re planning [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-10T03:13:22-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips|Tags: Money, Remodeling, Save, Save Money Remodeling|

Need Help Finding a Remodeling Contractor? Start with the 3 Best Review Websites

A major home renovation project can be a dream come true or a nightmare that costs you more money than you planned. The contractor you decide to use will determine whether you have a great experience or lose a lot of money. A remodeling contractor is a company who can design, estimate, schedule & manage all the details of a complicated remodeling project. The state of Illinois does not require general contractors to be licensed, bonded or insured. Because of this, many homeowners find it difficult weeding out the honest, reliable professionals from the fly-by-night companies. One of the [...]

Bryan Sebring2023-11-16T21:02:46-06:00Categories: Home Remodeling, Homeowner Tips, info-page|Tags: Contractor, Contractor Reviews Website, How to Find a Contractor for Remodeling, Kitchen, Remodeling, Review, Websites|