Archive for the 'Remodeling and Construction' Category

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

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When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. There are a lot of horror stories floating around […]

How Safe is Your Home From Asbestos?

“Asbestos Inspection” “Asbestos Removal”
If you are in the real-estate industry, are potentially remodeling or purchasing a home, you may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Throughout the 20th century, asbestos was highly regarded as the ideal form of insulator and piping due to its resistance to fire and heat. Viewed as invaluable in industrial products, […]

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally responsible… and you also wouldn’t mind saving some money on utilities and maximizing your home’s resale value. Where do you start?

A good place to start for your remodeling and construction […]

Remodeling Houses – A Trend Here to Stay?

“Remodeling Houses” “Remodeling Costs” “Homes Renovations”

Many people are wondering now, with the economy the way it is at the moment, just how the remodeling industry is going to fare. With remodeling costs up and housing prices down, the return on investment recouped from a remodeling project is considerably less than it […]

Options in Eco Friendly Green Flooring Materials

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No flooring product has zero impact on our planet, but some green materials are better than others. I’ve listed a few of the eco friendlier options you might use in your home with both the pros and the considerations that need to be pondered.
Bamboo is one eco friendly option. Bamboo is a […]

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project

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A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project.  If he primarily specializes in fireplaces and […]

Estimating Your Kitchen Remodeling Costs

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The first question most people ask is: How much is it going to cost?
What you end up paying depends on three things that you can choose and one that you can’t.

First, the material you select for your kitchen plans will have the biggest impact on the price; it’s also where you have […]