HOW TO COMPARE QUOTES!

If you're like every homeowner, you probably think that you need to get 3 quotes and decide from there. I'm here to tell you that you're going to have a really hard time deciding accurately between all the quotes.  They're NEVER apples to apples.   In fact, it's...

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HOW MUCH ARE MY STRUCTURAL CHANGES GOING TO COST ME?

You've discovered that wall you want removed is load-bearing.  At least we're going to assume that through consulting various sources you think that it is. There's only one professional that is now allowed(at least in my area) to provide a solution for doing this despite...

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WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET RENO COST INFORMATION?

You're about to start your renovation but you have no idea about the cost. So what do most people do?  It's the worst way people get reno cost information. *Hint*:  They might google it(and that's not always terrible but inconsistent) but aside from that? As a contractor,...

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STARTING A RENOVATION - THE FIRST STEP

This is a giant money saver if I ever heard one.  So you might have ideas and a budget for your renovation - now what?  There's so much bad information out there it's no wonder there's a problem with the industry. If it's a big job involving lots of trades, then option...

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SILICONE vs ACRYLIC CAULKINGS

Note there are constantly new caulking products that mix recipes or overlap usages.  Their drying times, health hazard/risk, traits and usage significantly change by caulking type. Silicone, Acrylic, Butyl, Polyurethane & 2-Part Epoxy are all kinds I'm familiar with. This...

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TIP - TROUBLESHOOTING CONDENSATION ON WINDOWS!

OK.  This is important.  So the moisture is the problem but what's causing the moisture? ***Flowchart - Coming Soon*** Before I really get into the troubleshooting, you're going to need to know a few things. We are trying to find a dew point.  It's the point...

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SO HOW MUCH ARE DRAWINGS FOR AN AVG 1000 SQ. FT. RENOVATION GOING TO COST ME?

The Cost of Drawings Will Be... Well It Depends of course! (But I can still give you an idea) One question that always comes up is how much are drawings going to cost? And it doesn't end there!   Let me explain why such questions are hard to answer. It will depend...

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FINDING A CONTRACTOR YOU CAN TRUST

It's a huge industry.  No wonder these problems exist! Renovations & new construction is a huge part of everyone's lives.  I feel like 1 person out of every 5 people I know is doing some sort of work on their home while a staggering 9 out of 10 people is either...

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