There’s no doubt; garage conversions are one of the most attractive options for homeowners looking for more space in their home. If you have an attached garage and a need for more living space, you are fortunate since a garage …
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We’ve spent a fair amount of time talking about finding more livable space inside your house with a basement or attic renovation. Now, let’s talk about how to add space by building home additions. Do you love your neighborhood, your …
If you are thinking about adding a bedroom to your attic level, and you have determined your attic can be built to accommodate a living space, you are probably thinking about adding a bathroom up there as well. As with …
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Home renovations are stressful. Everything is dirty, there are people in and out of your house, and things are rearranged. Do you know what makes it more stressful? Having to deal with a dispute with a hostile contractor. What do …
We live in a world of upselling. From credit card offers at almost every checkout counter, to upgraded products and services at the oil change to “would you like to try our new sandwich,” when you go to grab a …
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Have you worked with a contractor before? Are you aware of the dynamics involved in that relationship – however short-term? Americans spend a lot of time and effort working on their homes. Every year, something needs to be fixed or …
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Do you have popcorn ceilings you want to kiss goodbye? You know – those rough-textured ceilings that don’t resemble popcorn so much as upchuck slapped on the surface and then spray-painted white? Why did anyone ever think that was appealing? …
Are you an HGTV addict? It’s hard not to like home remodeling shows. You get to see the results in fast-forward, with just enough of the work thrown in to make it fun. There’s one particular show – you might …
What are the long-term consequences of unpermitted home renovations? Are you thinking about a home renovation? Maybe you are doing it yourself or are hiring a contractor who is just starting or willing to work for beans? It’s more common …
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When most people think about a whole house renovation, they are most likely thinking only of the last few steps of the process – the beautiful finishings that you and other people will see from day to day. Even when …