Cracked tile or grout can be frustrating and an eye sore to any home owner,but is an easy fix. The source of the problem could a few things. Knock on the tile where the grout is cracking. Does it sound hollow? If so, the tile has either come loose from its bond with the thinset … Read more
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The fascia of a home is the end cap that hides the rafters that support the roof. Rain gutters are attached to the fascia, but an easier way to describe where the fascia is located is to say that it is what the Christmas lights are attached to. The fascia can be made up of … Read more
Great question and one that I get weekly. You can achieve great success by doing both, but the question is going to be: what can you afford? Staining or painting the cabinets can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $4,000 (if you hire a professional) depending on the amount of cabinets you are painting. You can … Read more
A floating floor is a wood or laminate floor that is not glued down to the subfloor or concrete of a home. Now a days, the wood flooring comes in a snap in lock or uni-click system that prevents the floor from moving around once it is installed. A floor underlayment or sound reducer is … Read more
While brick offers a handsome look to any home, it comes at a price. When you compare brick vs Hardi Plank Siding , the cost is considerable. You should expect to pay about $10-12 per square foot for brick and about $3-4 per square foot for Hardie Plank. Brick can last up to 100 years … Read more
If you are building an extra bathroom or remodeling a bathroom to include a stand up shower in the City of San Antonio, you are going to be required to submit a Shower Pan Letter. The City of San Antonio will not pass the final plumbing inspection if the building contractor does not fill out … Read more
Both Blown Insulation and Batt Insulation have pro’s and con’s to them. Are you going to do the install yourself or are you going to hire a professional? If you are planning on doing it yourself, Blown Insulation is the easiest way to go. You can rent the blowing machine from your local hardware store, … Read more
Figuring how much construction costs per square foot is really simple to do. All you need is the total construction amount and the total square footage of the project. Example: If you have a construction total of $200,000 and you are building 1,800 square feet you divide $200,000 by 1,800 to get $111.11 per square … Read more
Knowing if you need new Windows or not can be answered if you answer these questions: Are my energy bills expensive every month? Can you feel a draft coming from outside when you put your hand next to the windows? Do your windows have condensation on them? Are your windows rotted or difficult to open … Read more
There are many factors that can make home remodeling expensive. You must take into consideration that the company you hire to do any kind of home remodel or renovation did not build your house, so there are going to be some surprises along the way. New home construction is typically cheaper than home remodeling because … Read more
If your doors “stick” or simply won’t close properly, then there are a couple of possible problems. The door may not have been installed properly. An experienced handyman or contractor can diagnose the problem and fix them with some added shims or an adjustment to the hinges. Another possibility is that the foundation could have … Read more
Painting the interior or exterior can be an easy way to give your home a fresh look in San Antonio. Changing the color scheme can also make your home feel completely different. It can take as little as a half day or an entire weekend to paint an average size room (12’x12′ room). Sometimes the … Read more