Granite countertops need to be sealed at least once a year and sometimes more often depending on the amount of traffic and cleaners you use on them. You can easily tell if the seal is wearing off if the water does not “bead up” on the granite. If it doesn’t bead up, that means the … Read more
Month: November 2010
Before you call an electrician and get charged a service fee, do some investigating on your own. First, go to your breaker box and see if any breakers are tripped. If they are, simply switch them to the “on” position and see if this fixes the problem. Sometimes the circuit breaker is tripped even if … Read more
I take for granted that my clients understand construction terminology like I do. I’ve been building and renovating homes in San Antonio for over seventeen years and it is almost second nature to talk about the components that make up a home. It isn’t until later conversations with clients that they tell me that they … Read more
Building an extra room to your house can be a bit more complicated than you think. The first thing you need to do is look at the Property Survey (or Plat) and see what the building setbacks are. Building Setbacks tell you where you are not allowed to build. Look for any type of Easements … Read more
Getting a home inspection is an absolute must before purchasing a new home. It is usually required by the lending company. A home inspector will spend 2-4 hours in the home and inspect everything from: the condition of the home’s heating system; central air conditioning system (temperature permitting); interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, … Read more
Planning for a second story room addition in San Antonio is extremely important. The first thing you will want to find out is if this new construction project is even possible. Talk to the homeowners association and let them know your plans before you even lift a finger. Next, meet with your local government to … Read more
Well, it all depends on your scope of work (i.e. moving walls, adding new exterior square footage, project description), time of the year you are remodeling and size of the new remodeling project. Replacing kitchen cabinet and counter tops can take about 2-3 weeks. If you are knocking down or moving walls, the project can … Read more