1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. 4. Be sure the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled. 5. [...]
Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips: 1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details. 2. Mow your lawn, and turn on the sprinklers for 30 minutes before the showing to make the lawn sparkle. 3. Put a [...]
Kitchen remodeling can turn a ho-hum room into your home’s pride and joy. Here are strategies to help your project run smoothly. A significant portion of kitchen remodeling costs may be recovered by the value the project brings to your home. Kitchen remodels in the $50,000 to $60,000 range recoup [...]
When It Pays to Do It Yourself Doing home improvement jobs yourself can be a smart way to save money, but choose the right DIY projects or you’ll end up paying dearly. More than 100,000 people injure themselves each year doing home improvement jobs. So add medical bills to your [...]
Laminate Kitchen Countertops: Perfect Fakes; Low Cost Replacement laminate kitchen countertops offer durability and big style at a relatively low cost, and are worthy contenders for your kitchen retrofit dollars. Why laminate kitchen countertops are cool (and cost-effective) Laminates are made with layers of paper and melamine resin. Generally, the [...]
Smart Options: Kitchen Flooring Choose kitchen flooring that marries your priorities–durability, sustainability, low maintenance, or an open floor plan–with the options. Chef’s choice: Comfort and low maintenance Top-quality sheet vinyl flooring is ideal for busy cooks. It’s a snap to clean up, plus it’s completely waterproof and stain-proof. There are [...]
Protect yourself against contractor scams that threaten to stick you with shoddy workmanship or take your money and run. The vast majority of contractors are honest, hardworking professionals. Protecting yourself against the few bad apples requires checking references, having a solid contract, and being alert to the warning signs of [...]
9 Unexpected Energy (and Money) Savers Here are a few surprising and simple ways to cut your energy bill this season. Put lamps in the corners: Did you know you can switch to a lower wattage bulb in a lamp or lower its dimmer switch and not lose a noticeable [...]
Thinking about remodeling but limited in cash? Here are some simple budget conscious tips to add value to your home without breaking your wallet. Either if you are thinking about remodeling to add value to your home or to sell your home faster here are some remodeling tips to make [...]
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