How Quickly Should You Grow Your Company?
A booming business is great, but it will only be profitable and worthwhile if you're able to handle the rapid expansion. If you're ill-equipped to handle the...
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Tips for Installing Vinyl Siding
Installing their own vinyl siding can seem intimidating for many homeowners. The reality is that it’s fairly straightforward to install and work with. Most of...
Basement Finishing Tips
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...
Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays
A Christmas tree is more than a Christmas tree if you recycle it to help wild birds after the holidays. There are several ways you can turn this ultimate...
How to Install a Kitchen & Bathroom Sink
If you’d like to spruce up your kitchen or bathroom with a shiny new sink and faucet, you’ll be happy to know it’s a job that can be handled by those with just...
Do You Want to Be a Contractor or a Construction Business Owner?
Many remodelers launch a company without a business plan or any written goals. If that description fits, and if your business is close to the $1 million in...
7 Innovative Ways to Add Windows into Home Remodels
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...
How to Install Hardwood Flooring
The good news is that most will consider installing hardwood floors easier than installing carpet because the pieces are easier to assemble than cutting carpet...
Guide to Buying Better Lumber
The biggest factor in determining the type and quality of wood that you’ll use for your next project is the project itself. That’s because certain varieties of...
How to get a General Contractor’s License
If you’re thinking of going into business as a contractor, it’s important to note that all states require contractors to be licensed. In addition, licensing...
Setting up your Contracting Business
Setting up your own contracting business is a perfect way to enjoy the freedom of self-employment and the pride of small business ownership. In fact, there...
Roof Repair vs Roof Replacement: Which do I need?
Replacing the roof is something that most homeowners dread. The average national cost for tearing off and replacing an old roof in 2014 was nearly $12,000. The...
Tips for Easier DIY When You Work by Yourself
For the most part, many home improvement DIY projects can be accomplished solo. For many people, there is a lot of satisfaction and peace of mind from being...
What to Watch Out For when Restoring an Old House
If you are considering an old house for restoration, then you’ve most likely made peace with the fact that there’s a higher level of maintenance required. The...
Comparing Deck Wood Choices
Generally speaking, when you compare common decking materials there are three choices: Cedar, pressure-treated wood and composite decking. Neither one is a bad...
Tips for Building a Screened In Patio
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...
Contractor Tips: Get the Remodel You Want for Less
Who doesn’t want to get the job done while reducing costs as much as possible? A valid question for either contractors or homeowners. Sadly, this is sometimes...
Removing Lead-based Paint
Lead-based paint refers to paint that contains lead as an additive. Lead is used in order to speed up drying process and increase durability. It’s also known...
Contractor Tips: Remodeling Surprises to Watch Out For
Life is full of surprises. For many of us, it’s why we get up every day. It’s a new chance to turn the page and have the unexpected come popping out. A lovely...
Contractor Tips: Top Home Remodeling Don'ts
There are a lot of challenges for today’s contractors. Keeping up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques, regulations and codes alone can keep them busy....
Deck Building & Mold Prevention
Of course, homeowners bear the greatest burden for keeping new decks free from mold, but there are some things a builder can do: Gap the decking properly...
Which Home Improvements Pay Off?
To answer this question correctly, first you must decide what the “payoff” means. If a home improvement is meant to improve your life or that of your family,...
Picking the Perfect Floor: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
Deciding on the right flooring for your home can seem like an overwhelming decision to make. You’re likely drawing from your personal tastes, while at the same...
Ensure Your Contractor is Following Safety Regulations
One of the first things you should do when seeking a contractor for hire, is to ensure that they are properly insured and certified. Why these so important?...
Preparing For a New Year of DIY Projects
As most homeowners know, your “to do” list of projects never really gets completely crossed out. The bottom of the list just keeps getting longer. The...