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HOW MUCH DOES CHAOS COST? It would be interesting to know how many hours of each day are spent putting things in their proper places. Wouldn’t it be wonderful having entire weekends ahead of us, without the interruption of piled this, accumulated that and other bits and pieces that, in one way or another, keep […]
It is a familiar story that the excitement of a renovation soon becomes bogged down in the details. These twelve tips will help you bypass these hurdles. Before you renovate Go window shopping to get educated on the price of materials. This will help in developing a realistic budget. For example, a bathroom tap can […]
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then getting the design right is the heartbeat. Every home is unique but they all resonate to the sound of laughter, a glass of wine, and good friends preparing and sharing food together. That is the primary reason to go to great lengths to customize your […]
The issue of construction debris from your home renovation could bring you attention you were not looking for. Worker injuries, property damage and even law suits have been known to result from poorly managed renovation projects. Keeping the area organized and clutter-free is crucial to the smooth operation of your project. Productivity and work quality […]
There are certain steps that should never be overlooked when you are getting ready to remodel your home. * Make sure your contractor is licensed and ask to see the license. * Take your time. Never rush into a project, no matter how badly improvements are needed. Get to know your Contractor. * Be wary […]
From the outset of a renovation project, homeowners are prepared to keep their contractor in line and watch scrupulously for any shortfall in delivery or disappointment in expected outcomes. There are even television shows highlighting the downside of renovations. It shouldn’t come as a big surprise then to find out that contractors evaluate their clients […]
One of the best places to think about eco-friendly remodeling is in the kitchen. However, a recipe for an environmentally friendly kitchen requires early planning, if it is to be successful. Don’t wait until construction has begun to consider your green options. Delays, costly changes and friction between yourself and your contractor can be avoided […]
Improve but Don’t Over-improve The message in today`s real estate market is clear: The days of remodeling for quick profit are over. Therefore you have to give careful consideration when you are putting money into your house. Will you recoup your investment when you sell? How much is too much to put into a house? […]
So you are contemplating the pros and cons of remodeling your bathroom. Perhaps the first change you will have to make when considering a bath renovation is a change in the way you think about the room itself. In today’s market you need more than just the most bang for your remodeling buck you need […]
It remains consistently true that remodeling kitchens and baths provides the highest percentage return on investment … but …. It takes time! The Difference in Time Remodeling projects should be done when you are planning to stay in the house for several years, not simply for the sake of trying to increase resale value. As […]