by Jody Costello | Feb 11, 2014 | Consumers Need To Know
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...
by Jody Costello | Feb 6, 2014 | Home Improvement Articles
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,...
by Jody Costello | Jan 21, 2014 | Remodeling Lessons Learned
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...
by Jody Costello | Dec 3, 2013 | Consumers Need To Know
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...
by Jody Costello | Nov 26, 2013 | Consumers Need To Know
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...