6 Reasons to Rethink Cash Deals on your Renovation

November 27, 2018
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6 Reasons to Rethink Cash Deals on your Renovation When homeowners repair or renovate, cash deals are all too common. “Pay me cash” contractors shave their prices by eliminating taxes and consumers pay less and get a better deal. Or do they? There’s a definite downside to cash deals — the increased risk for homeowners.…

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3 Tips for a Hassle-Free Renovation

November 2, 2018
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3 Tips for a Hassle-Free Renovation Home renovations may seem daunting during the planning stages but with the right contractor & these 3 tips, you and your family can enjoy a hassle-free home renovation. Do your research Have you ever heard the saying, “If you’re going to do something, do it right”? That’s how you…

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Understanding Renovation Price Quotes

March 14, 2018
A person presses buttons on a calculator while reviewing documents on a clipboard—perhaps trying to understand a reno quote—with stacked papers, a pen, and a smartphone on the desk.

Understanding Renovation Price Quotes Price is a critical aspect of any renovation project. What will it cost to do the job you want? Alternatively, how far can you go on a set budget?   Different Sized Projects, Different Sized Price Quotes Determining the cost of a small project, like replacing your roofing, can be fairly…

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Should You Do It Yourself?

November 29, 2017
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Should You Do It Yourself? Planning a DIY renovation project? Here are some questions to ask yourself first.   Do you have the skills? Many of today’s home improvement products make it easy for do-it-yourselfers, but other projects require specialized skills. Seeing something done on a television renovation show isn’t the same as having practical experience. Getting…

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How to choose the right home renovation contractor

March 31, 2017
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How to choose the right home renovation contractor Finding the right renovation contractor for your home renovation project is a little bit like dating. The first step is looking for prospective contractors before choosing ‘the one’ you’d like to get to know a little better. Here’s what you need to know to find and interview…

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Home renovations: Should I hire a pro or DIY?

March 3, 2017
Two people shake hands over architectural blueprints on a table, discussing home renovations, with a yellow hard hat, a small model house, a pen, a plant, and a laptop nearby—raising the important question: should I hire a pro or DIY?.

Home renovations: Should I hire a pro or DIY? It might be a bigger bathroom or a finished basement – whichever room you’re looking to change, a renovation can be a big project. If you’re considering whether it’s easier to do it yourself (DIY) or to hire a home renovation pro, get informed before you…

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