Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Generally, the forward thinking concept of building a home in which the owner may someday use the basement as a living space wasn’t widely practiced until the 1950s and 1960s. Older homes had basements which were primarily a place to…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Some things to keep in mind when preparing a small job “proposal.” Keep It Simple While Being CompleteI agree that you don’t want to overwhelm the client with too much detail. However, you want to protect yourself and your company…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Now that all of the excitement of the holidays has passed, are you starting to feel the winter doldrums creeping in? There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient, and offer health benefits. Studies report that home buyers are willing to pay for these benefits…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter If you’re tired of the bugs and a little too much nature while you’re out on your patio, then maybe it’s time to screen things in. Luckily, if your patio as an overhang attached to the house, then much of…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Without a doubt, the best marketing for a small contractor company starts with a job well done. That alone can showcase your company’s dedication to quality, professionalism and reliability. Quality work is the foundation that word-of-mouth is built upon. In…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Window moisture is indicative of a larger problem. Over time, this moisture can lead to mold, mildew and eventually rotting of the trim and window framing. Just to be sure though, check for leaks around your window. Obviously, this would…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter 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. Recently, NASA used a Zero G 3-D printer to make a fully…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter It helps a living space feel more expansive and can also improve the mood of the occupants.Adding windows or patio doors into a home can be more than just filling a rectangular space with a piece of glass. Check out…

Share this: Share on Facebook Share on Google Plus Pin on Pinterest Tweet on Twitter Unless you have someone on staff who can do a Vulcan mind-meld with your customer, odds are you and your potential client will clash about something you thought you had agreed on. When that happens, you’re almost certain to refer…