How to Repair Damaged Molding
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter The functional purpose of moldings, such as baseboard, chair rail and door casings is to protect the more delicate wall materials (most commonly plaster and sheetrock) from damage. The problem is, when molding does its job, it begins to look…
Read MoreRepainting Your Home: Tips for the DIYer
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter If your home’s paint is beginning to peel and crack, it may be getting difficult to avoid the age old question: Should I hire a painter or do it myself?That answer depends on a few things. First, do you know…
Read MoreHow to Approach a Project Started By Another Contractor
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Sometimes homeowners will contact you about a particular project that is half way completed. Usually the owner is unhappy with the work their current designer or contractor is doing and will ask you to take over and complete the project.…
Read MoreTips for Taking Down Walls and Creating an Open Layout
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Removing walls and opening up the layout in your home can create a truly remarkable transformation. It is often done on television home improvement shows, because the impact can be so dramatic. A lot of care and thought should be…
Read MoreBefore Crafting Your 2018 Budget, Ask Yourself These Questions
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter With the next year coming in just a couple of months, you all are working on your budget for 2018, right? If not, you should be. How can you get where you want to go if you don’t know where…
Read MoreHow Quickly Should You Grow Your Company?
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter A booming business is great, but it will only be profitable and worthwhile if you’re able to handle the rapid expansion. If you’re ill-equipped to handle the growth, you could kill your business. James Sudakow, writing for Inc.com, nearly killed…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Wood for Your Project
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter As tempting as it may be, cost should not be the driving factor in choosing the right wood for your project. Typically, softwood such as pine and poplar are less expensive. That’s not a problem, if you’re building a simple…
Read MoreHome Energy Savings Checklist
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Energy prices seem to be rising every year. Furthermore, the impact of energy consumption has lasting effects on the environment. Though there’s not much we can do in regards to reducing the prices of the energy we consume, there are…
Read MoreContractor Tips: Remodeling Surprises to Watch Out For
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter 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 sentiment— one that looks much better on…
Read MoreDon’t Want to Take Small Jobs? You Should. Here’s How to Do Them While Keeping the Big Projects
Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Many remodeling companies and custom home builders have a niche. Some companies love the big jobs. Some prefer more modest work. The one thing that most companies don’t like to deal with are the service jobs, the tiny jobs, that…
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