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 […]
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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