Danny Garcia
Rhino Design Build gets this question quite often. The answer is quite simple. Start by answering this question: What kind of a remodeling project am I considering? (a bathroom remodel, a kitchen remodel, a room addition, upstairs addition, more square footage, tearing down walls to open up the floor plan) Begin with making a list … Read more
You don’t think much about sink drains until they get clogged. The truth is that sink drains work very hard for you everyday. More thank likely, you can go for years without thinking about them, until they get clogged. A plugged drain certainly demands attention, but fixing it is probably something you can do yourself. … Read more
A garage conversion can be one of the easiest and most affordable ways to add living space to a home without having to incur the cost of a new room addition. The foundation, walls and roof are already in place. In many houses, a well-planned garage conversion can create a new family room, game room, … Read more
There are many different options that determine a payment schedule in the remodeling industry. Receiving some sort of down payment at contract signing is a standard when hiring a contractor for a home remodel project. A payment schedule should be part of the contract. Typical down payments are 25% to 33%. Sometimes even higher depending … Read more
Building a new detached garage can be a great way to get some additional storage space and get the cars out of the driveway or street. If you go with a steeper pitch on the roof, you can get some great attic storage space. This is very useful and can allow you to get rid … Read more
Let me start by asking you a question: What kind of remodeling project are you considering? If you are doing something small like replacing your counter-tops or cabinets then the answer is: No. If you are taking on a major remodeling project like renovating an entire kitchen or adding on a room addition, then the … Read more
A written contract be between you (the homeowner) and the contractor is an absolute MUST when you hire someone to do any kind of home remodeling or home renovation. I have heard from many people that have hired contractors and never get a signed contract. That absolutely blows my mind. Construction is a very rough … Read more
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. It is simply a matter of what will work best for you and for your family. I’ve built homes for families that just love the single story home because their kids are young and they say they like being able to keep a closer eye … Read more
Remodeling your home can provide you and your family with many benefits. You can make your house more “green” and energy efficient, increase the value by adding square footage, and reduce future maintenance costs with new construction technology. Choosing to remodel your home can should be very exciting. Think about it…..you already love your neighborhood … Read more
Air Conditioners leak water for a few reasons. It is possible that the air flow over the indoor evaporator coil is restricted due to either a dirty coil or a dirty air filter. You should change the filters every 3-6 months. If you are doing any sort of home remodeling, you should check the filters … Read more
There is not a 100% fool proof system to choosing a contractor. I’ll be completely honest here…I’ve made many mistakes on jobs before and it will happen again. Construction is a very rough business to be in. Things happen that a lot of time we don’t have control over: material delays, weather delays, delivery problems, … Read more