This is an article I wrote 3 years ago at the height of our nations’ recession and is still a good reminder for homeowners’ today who are planning on remodeling this year. Renovating In a Recession: Why It Could Cost You More If You Don’t Include These 7 Key Clauses Read more
The following is a guest post: My favorite part of kitchen design is that it is built for function more than comfort. You want a comfortable living room where you can lounge; you want a comfortable bedroom where you can sleep and relax. You want a functional, versatile kitchen where Read more
A tile contractor whom we have known for about 4 years, and whose work is excellent, recently shared with my husband a situation he was up against with a customer. This contractor has been doing tile work in high end homes around the San Diego area for the last 10 Read more
More and more people are turning to online reviews when choosing a product or service provider. After all, isn’t an internet review just an online version of good old reliable “word of mouth?” It turns out that it is not. Many companies are engaging in unethical practices that result in Read more
You’ve heard it before. You’ve read it on websites, books and brochures offering tips on hiring and working with contractors. Never give cash for remodeling projects. Yet, there are some people who do based on the notion that they will get a discount in price for cash. And they believe Read more
For most homeowners who are planing to remodel, getting bids from contractors can be a daunting task. For one, deciphering the bids amongst the different contractors can be misleading if you’re not actually comparing apples to apples. Unless you have been “schooled” in learning to understand how to interpret bids, Read more
Including a final retainer clause provides you with additional protection. Retainer clauses allow you to retain an agreed upon amount for 2 weeks or up to 30 days after the project is complete. The retainer amount is typically 5% to 10% of the final draw amount or payment made to Read more
That’s a question I’ve gotten a lot over the years and based on my prior experience in hiring contractors, I can only say yes. Then there are those homeowners who never conducted a background check on their contractor, did just the usual routine of checking references, license checks and interviewing Read more
Interesting article from Forbe magazine: http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2013/05/19/6-things-you-think-add-value-to-your-home-but-really-dont/
The following is a guest post: For new parents out there, home security is of immense importance. Before Junior can come home though, it’s important to baby proof the home to avoid injuries and other mishaps. Remodeling your house may seem like a daunting task at first, but there are Read more