This week we have a guest piece from Bryn Huntpalmer who lives in Austin, Texas where she currently works as editor-in-chief of Modernize.com. Their goal is to empower homeowners with expert guidance and educational tools that they need to take on big home projects with confidence. So with a quick word of thanks and no further ado: How to Choose the Best […]
You want what, by when??? Thanksgiving, Christmas, Beating Ole Man Winter
Ahh what a great time of year, the grass isn’t growing like weeds, it is starting to cool off &… Oh shoot I want to get my windows or front door replaced before the cold really sets in. Oh man we really need to get cracking on this kitchen or bath before Thanksgiving or Christmas […]
My Take: Lessons to take away about #TheDress
This last week has been interesting as Social Media first exploded with #TheDress (aka what color is it) which then spilled over to the TV & radio waves. I got to admit when I first saw the dress it was on a cell phone & I said it looks like cauliflower blue and a pewter. White […]
Why you might want to consider an Artificial Lawn
Artificial grass… ooh that can conjure up some pretty strong thoughts and opinions from many that have seen or even used those products in the past. Ahh but the winds of change are blowing and so have the products. This week we have Millie Rainer who offers up her thoughts on “Why It Is Time […]
Renovations That Are Kid Friendly and Home Friendly
This week we have a guest post from Michelle LaRowe who has “over 20 years of experience in the nanny world as an award-winning nanny, agency director, parenting author, and considered a leading industry expert. A mom herself, she loves to educate parents and nannies on the importance of quality in-home childcare. You can find out more about […]
Basic Bathroom Questionnaire
The bathroom is one of the most expensive rooms when it comes to cost per Square Foot. In many case it even rivals ones kitchen with all the appliances & cabinets. In many cases the amount of time spent making decisions can even rival that room even with all its myriads of choices. That is one […]
Basic Kitchen Questionnaire
One of the biggest issues people have when they go to remodel their kitchens, is just where in the world should they start & once they get started is dealing with all the myriads of choices. That is one reason why we handed all our potential clients a basic questionnaire to help get them started. […]
Estimating 101 – Trust but Verify
If there is one thing that throws many new construction companies for a loop (and even some more established companies), it is estimating. Just last week on one of the forums an owner was asking; who should eat this cost? The issue, he dropped a set of plans off for his supplier to estimate not […]
Guest Post: 5 Tips for a Successful Remodeling Project
Love cars; from exotic to sporty? How about decorating advice that actually fits your lifestyle & allows for you to not fret about putting your drink down? How about both in one location? Well you can actually get your fix of both by checking out Lisa M. Smith’s (aka The Decor Girl) blog aptly entitled Decor […]
Updates on Insurance Pricing, Estimating, Energy Efficiency, & Sandy
Wow, the last 30 days have been a whirlwind with Sandy, the election & numerous other items that have impacted everyone, especially in our industry. Many of these items are too small by themselves & easily overlooked, so we thought it might be good to do a quick recap of these items in case you […]