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

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

If you live in a home built prior to 1970, there is a good chance that asbestos was used in some of the building products during the construction of your home. Even some home built after 1970 may have some asbestos products in the home.  Floor tiles, insulation (batt insulation, wire insulation, duct or water … Read more

How do I know if my foundation needs to be leveled? If you live in Alamo Heights or Terrell Hills areas of San Antonio, you most likely have some issue’s with your foundation.  Some tell tale signs of foundation distress: windows and doors that don’t open and close properly, diagonal cracks in the walls (inside … Read more

A “Punch list” in the construction industry is generally a list of tasks or “to-do” items at the end of a project.  The Punch List is a list of repairs and finish work required to complete a residential or commercial construction project, such as the construction of a building, home, or remodeling of a home … Read more

Whether you have a newer home, or an older one, eventually you will consider remodeling your home or adding a room addition to give your house an updated face lift.   Most people don’t know where to begin when considering a  home remodeling project.  The majority of my clients are in the Alamo Heights and Terrell … Read more