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

  The idea behind the kitchen work triangle in kitchen design is to position the sink, refrigerator and stove in a triangle.  The theory behind this is you want to make the most efficient use of kitchen work space without having to move very far between the three areas.  The kitchen work triangle consists of … Read more

Are you considering installing Solar Panels in San Antonio to power your home?  Great news!  Rebates and tax credits could now lower a home owner’s payments  to less than $100 a month for installing 5 kilowatts of solar power.  By installing Solar Panels. on the roof of your home, you could save $60 a monthly … Read more

Hiring a contractor can be a very difficult thing to do especially if you have never been through the construction process before.  My advise is to first talk to people who been through a home remodel, room addition, kitchen or bathroom remodel, or built a custom home.  Not only will they be able to give … Read more

If you are building more than 100 sq ft or moving walls or doors, a building permit is required. Homeowners (owners) can obtain building permits and hire licensed contractors to perform the work. Homeowners can obtain a home repair permit, plumbing and mechanical permit to perform repairs or replace fixtures in a single family home. … Read more

Remodeling your home should be exciting. The reality is it can be very stressful if you are not prepared and don’t do research before you begin your home remodel. In fact, for many people remodeling is nothing but frustration. Chances are they are people who didn’t think their project through as well as they could … Read more

If you are reading this, you are probably considering remodeling your home.  Load-bearing walls always run perpendicular to the ceiling joists of your home.  Ceiling joist can be easily identified as what your sheetrock is nailed to.  Take a look up in your attic and see for yourself.  Insulation will be between them.  A joist … Read more