I’m not a Realtor or anything like that but my old man is… and growing up around all that, including my experience in the remodeling field - I’ve at least gained a little knowledge on the topic. This is probably more of an opinionated punch list than a blog but either way, I’m sure you may understand my train of thought on the subject or even learn something… Heck, you may want to argue with me … [Read more...] about Remodeling for Re-Sale: “You Can Do It”
Cell Phones on the Job – Is your Contractor a Yapper?!?!
Bet you haven’t thought of this but what if you hired a contractor for your project (maybe he seemed qualified) and you come to notice that he is on the phone all day… Next thing you know, your kitchen or bathroom project is now over 8 weeks and still not complete. How would you handle that? Should there be rules about cell phone usage? Do you think it should be noted in the contract (oh, … [Read more...] about Cell Phones on the Job – Is your Contractor a Yapper?!?!
Instead of asking for a Lower Price… Request a Flood Test for your Tile Shower
There’s plenty of homeowners that are interested in how "cheap” they can get a new tiled shower for… This does play a few factors on the overall mentality but the words “cheap” and “tile shower” should absolutely NOT be used in the same sentence (oops, but I just did that…) Why do you think Tile Showers should be cheap (dang it, did it again) anyway? I’m not exactly sure but I’ll just go … [Read more...] about Instead of asking for a Lower Price… Request a Flood Test for your Tile Shower
Successful Home Improvement Projects START with a Legitimate Contractor & Legal Paperwork
How to know if your Contractor is using proper and legal documentation to endorse a Home Improvement project Throughout the whole process of dealing with a contractor and planning a project you will go through many phases including: Initial contact. In home consultation. Product selections and design work. General scope of work and cost presentation. Depending on the type of … [Read more...] about Successful Home Improvement Projects START with a Legitimate Contractor & Legal Paperwork
How Sex Can Affect Your Bathroom Remodel
Top 5 Reasons to buy your Wife a New Bathroom - A Man's Guide OH WAIT! You thought this was going to be about WHAT?? Not really but what better than a quick and simple guide for the fella's while you're considering a new Bathroom. Obviously, this blog is intended to bring a few chuckles because planning a remodeling project can get stressful - Probably to the point where you've put … [Read more...] about How Sex Can Affect Your Bathroom Remodel
Your Bathroom and Your Holiday Guests
Did you have guests over at your house for the holidays? Or were you the one who had to be the house guests this year? Either way if your bathroom or the one you had to use for the holidays wasn't enjoyable, then how do you think other house guests would perceive it? One of the most demoralizing things for any trip over the holidays (or any time of year for that matter) is when you get to your … [Read more...] about Your Bathroom and Your Holiday Guests
Walk-In Bathtub Replacement – What to buy…?
In the last few years it seems like tub-to-shower conversions have been king of the crop but now we’re taking a swing back into the tub replacement “industry”. Yep, bathroom remodeling is such a specialized area that each service could be considered its own niche. A walk-in bathtub may have a bit more appeal to you because you will have the option of both bathing and showering in somewhat of a … [Read more...] about Walk-In Bathtub Replacement – What to buy…?
A “Specialty” Contractor – What exactly is that?
Because this is such a broad and obscure term I don’t know how well I can answer that for you, however, I can do my best to explain this! If you search for a specialty contractor you will find many different contractors offering different services so you may have to sift through multiple pages to find what you’re looking for. You may find topics like: Driveway Sealing Excavation Fire … [Read more...] about A “Specialty” Contractor – What exactly is that?
Bathtub Replacement (Refinishing or Liner)? – Questions, Concerns and Decisions
Holy Cow!!! There’s quite a few options for you when it’s time to decide on a tub job! After some research or gathering a few quotes from local contractors you will find that not every company offers all of these services. That may sound strange if you're newly in the market for this type of work, however, every company is different and offers their own menu of services. So what is in your … [Read more...] about Bathtub Replacement (Refinishing or Liner)? – Questions, Concerns and Decisions
Project Review: Custom Tile Shower and Bathroom Remodel in Mechanicsburg PA
After closing out one of our last projects of the year I wanted to blog about this for multiple reasons and touch base on how simple it is to customize a shower. The term “customize” usually equates to spending more money but I look at it like this… When was the last time you purchased a Filet Mignon from the grocery store? Pretty expensive, huh… Yep they definitely are but after you slap … [Read more...] about Project Review: Custom Tile Shower and Bathroom Remodel in Mechanicsburg PA
