Posts by Larry Abbott - Abbott Contracting
Remodel your home to increase buyer interest
Remodeling your home can be a great way to increase its value and appeal to potential buyers when you’re planning on selling. Here are some key areas to focus on when remodeling: Kitchen: The kitchen is often the heart of the home, and remodeling it can have a significant impact on your home’s value. Consider…
Read MoreStormproof Your Home
Hurricane season officially started on June 1st. Houston-area officials are urging residents to prepare and be ready if the worst happens as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts another “above normal” Atlantic hurricane season in 2022. Now is the time to make any preparations that can minimize injury and property damage. Take care of any…
Read MoreImportant Things Every Homeowner Should Know
How long have you lived in your current home? Whether it’s one month or 30 years it’s important to be in the know about shutting off your utilities and systems. Hopefully, you didn’t have many issues during the freeze, with pipes or electricity. If you did, you may be familiar with the following information that can…
Read MoreFinding Someone Qualified to Work in Your Home
Finding help with small remodeling jobs or repairs can be challenging. Who do you call- a remodeler or handyman? Many people believe that if the job is too small, a remodeling contractor may not be interested and call a handyman instead. Keep in mind that all handymen are not created equal. Every handyman may not…
Read MoreRemodeling your bath for living in place
By Larry Abbott, Abbott Contracting, CAPS We are redefining what it means to age. Today’s aging population is in better physical condition and more active than generations that came before. Still, as we age, mobility and vision issues can be a cause for concern. Bathrooms can be one of the most dangerous places for an…
Read MoreRemodeling Decisions
By Larry Abbott of Abbott Contracting Are you planning to tackle some simple home renovations or possibly considering a partial or complete remodel of your entire house? How do you choose which home improvements to make with the budget you have in mind? If your home is older and feels cramped, it may benefit from…
Read MorePremodel before the Remodel
By Larry Abbott of Abbott Contracting If you are considering any home improvement project, you’ll have several decisions to make before the work starts. Whether you are remodeling your whole house, or a room or two, you will need to think about removing clutter and clearing the space. Depending on the size and type of…
Read MoreUpdate Your Home Safely with a Lead-Safe Certified Remodeler
You’ve made the decision to finally remodel the outdated kitchen and living room of your home. But if you live in a house built before 1978, a federal law regulating the removal of lead paint will affect your home remodeling project if you hire a professional remodeler. In 1978, the use of lead paint was…
Read MoreRebuilding After a Hurricaine
You are all cleaned up, drying out and waiting for your adjuster… Get a file folder, note pad or computer/phone for recordkeeping. Having everything organized in one place will make it much easier. Be sure to put a price value on everything. If you don’t remember the value or have a receipt, Google it or…
Read MoreBeyond the Handyman
How “handy” is your handyman? Beware of the handyman, especially those that claim they can fix “anything.” Not to disrespect handymen because there are many out there that can do an array of construction tasks in a professional manner. Many have integrity and are very talented. However, keep in mind that every handyman may not…
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