35 Noteworthy Types of Door Knobs to Enhance Your Remodeling Project

Solid Renner When it comes to adding doors to your newly remodeled room or home, choosing the right types of door knobs is always an important decision to make. One of the most exciting parts of interior decorating is the ability to choose between a great variety of finishing touches. Thankfully, you don’t have to limit yourself to just a few decor options. There are countless types of door knobs that come in a number of shapes, styles, and colors for you to choose from. Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular door knob options that you [...]

Subcontractor vs Contractor: What Does a General Contractor Do?

Ducere Construction Hiring a general contractor is a must for some of your larger renovation projects. If it’s your first time hiring someone, it can be an overwhelming task to find the right person to fit your budget and remodeling needs. Hiring a general contractor is ideal for certain projects, while subcontractors give you more of the time and flexibility you need. If you are unsure where to begin, take a look at the following information to help you make an informed decision about who to hire for your remodeling projects. Remember that there are advantages and disadvantages to [...]

Why the Way People Hire Contractors is Wrong

Products Up What do contractors do, exactly? What are the first steps you take when you decide to hire a contractor? What specific jobs are you looking to fulfill?  Do you know how to properly assess and validate a contractor’s license? The way people hire remodeling contractors is a bit different when compared to other service industries. Construction-based contractors are being sought after in different and ever-changing ways, and those ways aren’t always good. We want to make sure that you know the correct process for hiring contractors by comparing it to the way other service industries hire and [...]

The Design-Build Process: Is it Right For Your Project?

Featured Image: New Planner Recruiting Design-build is a construction industry term that applies to businesses providing full project design, execution and delivery services for a broad range of residential construction projects.  Types of projects can range in size from a simple bath remodel to a room addition to complete new home construction. Popular types of projects include: bathroom, kitchen and basement remodeling and updating. Design-build is useful for home renovations involving several rooms or even an entire house. In the design-build approach, the client has a single point of contact in all aspects of the project. [...]

How to Finance Home Improvement Projects

Sebring Design Build Unless you have a lot of money saved up specifically for home improvement, you’ll need to figure out your home improvement finance options. The national average home renovation cost for 2018 is $39,211 with some homeowners spending as much as $130,000 for high-end multiple-room improvements.  The Sebring pricing guide shows the costs for what a basement remodel will cost , what a kitchen renovation could cost, (depending on your selections), and lastly what a 3 piece bathroom remodel cost will average.  If you are planning to renovate more than one room, the quotes will be much pricier. Luckily, there [...]

MDF vs Wood: Why MDF has Become So Popular For Cabinet Doors

MPink Design LLC Solid wood is obviously the winner here, right? This is the most common perception when it comes to comparing between wood and MDF Board. Wood is seen as this strong and sturdy material while MDF Board is often viewed as a weak and cheap alternative. The truth is, both have their pros and cons for a kitchen remodel. Despite popular belief, wood is not always the superior choice; in some situations, MDF Board might be the better material. Solid wood's beauty, character, and strength entice homeowners to pick it above other available materials for their new [...]

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 [...]