Category Archives: Remodeling

Should I Pull A Permit?

Friday, March 16, 2012 | posted by: | comments: 0
Simple answer is YES. I’ve heard every excuse, “My taxes will be crazy” or “The city just wants my money.” The tax argument is silly. I’ve seen the tax difference on a recent project costing $60,000
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I Want To Remodel, Now What?

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | posted by: | comments: 0
First let’s determine the size of the job. Are we taking walls out, expanding a room, or finishing a basement? I’ll use the Finished Basement project as an example. You need an idea of what the
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203k? What is that?

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | posted by: | comment: 1
A 203k is a program that is a great idea but buyer and contractor be warned, it can be a nightmare. Here is how it works. -You find a house you want -Get the residence inspected
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Remember When We Worked Together

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 | posted by: | comments: 0
No, this isn’t a political rant. Believe it or not trades used to care about the next guy following them in the process of construction. I stress this on every project either big or small that
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Space Matters

Sunday, January 08, 2012 | posted by: | comments: 0
Tight spaces call for detailed planning. Wasted wall space is something that can make a room feel stuffy and closed in. Most contractors are restricted to square corners and unable to think outside the “BOX.” I
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It’s Our Job To Know

Friday, December 09, 2011 | posted by: | comments: 0
It truly amazes me the lack of  knowledge some trades people have. At a recent class I took to keep my Builder’s License current, the instructor asked basic questions about the industry that everyone should know, but no one
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