What Every Contractor Should do Before Starting a Job
Okay, let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way. Before starting any job, make sure it is one that you have the knowledge, equipment, manpower and time, to...
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Contractor Tips: Top Home Remodeling Don'ts
There are a lot of challenges for today’s contractors. Keeping up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques, regulations and codes alone can keep them busy....
Contractor Tips: Remodeling Surprises to Watch Out For
Life is full of surprises. For many of us, it’s why we get up every day. It’s a new chance to turn the page and have the unexpected come popping out. A lovely...
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
Renovations that Blend Past and Present
If you plan on renovating an old home, you may be tempted to completely tear things out and go contemporary. In doing so, you will most likely lose a lot of...
Insulation Education
Since we all spend most of our time in our homes, it makes sense to want to be as comfortable as possible. Insulation does that, plus it makes this comfort...
Preparing For a New Year of DIY Projects
As most homeowners know, your “to do” list of projects never really gets completely crossed out. The bottom of the list just keeps getting longer. The...
Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Like A Professional
As most homeowners know, replacing kitchen cabinets can be a huge investment in time and money. Maybe your cabinets are a bit outdated and dingy. Perhaps they...
Guide to Paint Finishes
Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do...
How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor
At first glance, it would seem like the easiest way to find a remodeling contractor would be to just Google them. Of course if you did so, you’ll probably find...
Adding a New Back Door Entrance
Almost all homes have at least two entrances: typically, the main entrance (front door) and a backdoor. Multiple entrances and exits are important for both...
Inspect Your Roof and Get Ahead of Problems
High winds, water, and age can take a toll on your roof. Therefore, it makes sense that regular inspections are essential for preventative maintenance. Doing...
Lumber & Building Material Industry In 2015
Though the lumber and building material industry had suffered from a weakened demand during the years leading up to 2015 (because of the slowdown of building...
Roof Repair vs Roof Replacement: Which do I need?
Replacing the roof is something that most homeowners dread. The average national cost for tearing off and replacing an old roof in 2014 was nearly $12,000. The...
Contractor Tips to Improving Productivity in Their Employees
Improving the productivity of employees in the contractor business can mean a couple different things. From project planning to employee morale, productivity...
Exterior Colors to Help Make Your House Stand Out
We all want our homes to stand out. It’s not so difficult in a rural setting, but in a suburban setting where there are rows of homes, a little individuality...
Business Management Tips for Contractors
For many contractors, the work doesn’t stop when the tools are put away. They are, after all not just building a deck or installing cabinets, they are also...
How to Use a Concrete Grinder in 4 Easy Steps
Just like your wood deck or the walls in your living room, the concrete surfaces of your home need to be refinished sometimes. Serving that purpose is the...
Design Trends in Bathroom Tile
When taking into account the long-lasting durability that tile can bring to the bathroom, it makes sense that the choices of color and design should be as...
Contractor’s Project Management Roles & Responsibilities
Project management roles and responsibilities for contractors are both many and varied. The specific roles depend on the size of the construction company. The...
Design Layouts for Energy Efficient Homes
There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and...
The Latest Tech Innovations for Contractors
Who doesn’t like the latest gadgets to help make the job go a little easier? The old adage that “necessity is the mother of invention” holds true here....
Best Flooring Options for Pet Owners
At some point in our lives, most of us have been pet owners. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), nearly 60% of Americans...
Need More Space? An Organized Closet Can Help!
It doesn’t take long to fill up a closet. Though we often start with the best of intentions, keeping closets organized can be quite a struggle. There are many...
Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat
Controlling your home’s energy use is always an ongoing challenge for homeowners. Updating your home’s windows and doors with more energy efficient models, is...