Whether you’re planning to sell your home this year or a decade from now, remodeling projects can improve both the resale value and the appearance of your home. It is challenging to know which upgrades are worth the investment and which are a waste of time and money. Here are a few home improvement projects…
BIG Box Store Contract Services A few words about “big-box store” contract services: I’ve had lots of feedback from potential clients about services from “big box stores”. I am always surprised that most people feel the service they receive at these “wal-marts of home improvement” is low, are often disappointed when buying in the store,…
In working with potential clients over the past 10+ years, they sometimes mention that “the other painter says they are applying 2 coats on the exterior. Are you applying 2 coats?” While this may seem like an easy question, it is often a less than honest answer when others say “yes, we apply 2 coats”…
A low price often looks good ($39 carpet install charge for your whole house!), but is often too good to be true. The big-box strategies break every job into tiny details in order to get calls coming in, and estimates going out. They often don’t include generic items that most expect to be included. Simple…
A few words about “big-box store” contract services: I’ve had lots of feedback from potential clients about services from “big box stores”. I am always surprised that most people feel the service they receive at these “wal-marts of home improvement” is low, are often disappointed when buying in the store, but are still willing to…
As with any remodeling project, preparation is the key to a great result. With this in mind, we’ve put together this list of options to consider when painting, installing granite countertops, or selecting floor and wall tile. We provide these guides to all of our clients to assist them with the many decisions they will face when remodeling,…