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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 […]
The kitchen is really the social gathering place of the whole house, especially for homeowners who like casual entertaining. When you survey your home sweet home are you faced with a house filled with history and character that is hiding beneath shag carpet or pink and green kitchen decor? Everyone enjoys the warmth of a […]
QUESTION: Why are there so many horror stories about bathroom renovations? ANSWER: The main reason is that the bathroom is the room that people renovate most often. Secondly, they have to stand up to daily use, steam, water and mildew. But neither one of these is responsible for the nightmares many have experienced, heard about […]
If you are a homeowner wondering what the options are for you in today’s real estate market, you are not alone. Have you noticed the price range of new houses that are being built? Builders are adjusting to the market and there are only so many ways to bring new homes on line at lower […]
As a savvy homeowner, you have decided to invest in your property. Remodeling in the current market is the right step for you. First you have to carefully consider your present situation and where you would like to be when your project is completed. Here are questions to stimulate your thinking. MAINTENANCE Your home is […]
Where else but San Diego can you sit outside, virtually weather-and-bug-free, year round? With the hours San Diegan’s spend outside, why shouldn’t our yards become part of our daily living space? Add a Room…Outside! One of the latest and greatest trends in home remodeling is the outdoor living space. And we find this to be […]