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
Frequently Asked Questions
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
After a construction contract has been awarded, if work needs to be added or deleted from a particular contract, a Change Order is required to modify the contract. A description of changes to be made to a project that describes the new work to be done (and any modifications) and the price to be paid … Read more
Home Renovation Checklist: 1. Determine what you would like to accomplish from remodeling your home. (new kitchen, adding square footage to your home, adding a mother in law suite, etc). Talk to your local homeowners association and let them know your plans to make sure you are allowed to do what you are planning. Next, … Read more
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
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
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