DIY / TLC
Finding 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 MoreChoosing a remodeler for your project
The following are tips for finding a qualified remodeler from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Stay Local Local remodelers are compelled to perform quality work that satisfies their customers for their business to survive. Local firms can be checked through references including past customers in your community or through your local NARI…
Read MoreRefresh Your Home in Spring
Spring is here, the weather is getting nicer and we are all looking to spend more time outside. It is the perfect time to consider a facelift for your home’s exterior facade. Three Home Facelift Considerations: Style – Do you want to maintain the same style or transition into a new look? Color – Don’t…
Read MoreKeep Your Eye on a Healthy, More Functional Kitchen
By Michael Souter of Caliber Construction Group The kitchen has always been the most popular gathering place, the heart of the home. Since we are all staying at home more frequently, we wonder what improvements we can make to our homes to adjust to the new normal. As we move forward there are several kitchen…
Read MoreDo it Yourself or Hire a Professional Contractor?
By Dan Bawden, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Yоu sреnd а lоt оf tіmе іn уоur home, sо уоu mіght аs wеll еnјоу іt. Іf уоu feel уоur сurrеnt déсоr is оutdаtеd or dysfunctional, а fасеlіft саn gіvе іt nеw lіfе. Вut іf іt nееds mајоr соsmеtіс surgеrу, уоu mіght wаnt tо hіrе а Professional Remodeler.…
Read MoreBring ideas together with 3D Design
Shawn Vacek of Remodelers of Houston For homeowners, remodeling can be an exciting adventure or confusing and overwhelming. While some homeowners may have a clear vision of what they want the result of their project to look like, others may not be able to understand how their vision will come to fruition. Design-build companies combine…
Read MoreRecognize Your Needs vs Wants When Remodeling
Kevin Vick of Vick Construction & Remodeling Planning is an essential part of a home renovation. You will need to make many decisions before beginning your project. Some priorities will be more important than others, so creating a list that balances your wants and needs is a good place to start. Needs are the most…
Read MoreNavigating remodeling during a difficult time
By Lorraine Hart of Ideal Consulting Services This is a challenging time for all of us. Our actions, decisions and behavior matters. Given our current situations, we may find ourselves with less time or more time. We may have concerns with persons entering our environment and question whether we will be safe. The home construction…
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 MoreShould You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
By Michael Souter of Caliber Construction Group/Certified Restoration According to the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the typical lifetime of an asphalt shingle roof is 20 years. In Houston we experience extreme weather events along with extreme temperature’s; heavy rains, hurricanes, high winds, hail storms and tornados. It is suggested to have your roof inspected regularly.…
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