Renovation Information
10 Reasons to Hire a General Contractor
You’re planning a renovation – perhaps a kitchen, or a bathroom, or maybe you’re planning to finish your basement into useable living space. Should you hire a general contractor to do the work? Or should you hire all the various individual trades such as the drywaller, electrician, plumber, etc.? Surely it will be cheaper to…
+ Read MoreHouse Additions: Build Up or Out?
Homeowners looking to add additional space to their house are always looking for information on the things they need to consider when deciding whether to build a second storey to their bungalow, or add an addition to the back of the house. Following are some of the key items to consider when deciding whether to…
+ Read MoreConstruction Cost Calculator: Friend or Foe?
We live in a time where consumers are turning to the internet first when they are searching for information. And when it comes to home renovations and custom home construction costs, it’s no exception. The cost of custom home construction and home renovation is a popular internet search term, and many websites claim they can…
+ Read More3 Reasons To Get A Building Permit
Most homeowners know that they need a building permit for a major home improvement project such as the construction of a house addition. But many homeowners don’t realize that a building permit is also required for interior renovations and alterations, such as adding walls (in the case of a finished basement project), or removing walls…
+ Read MoreCriminal Background Checks: Who Is Working In Your Home?
You’re planning to renovate your home. How do you choose a renovation contractor? You ask others who they have used before, and you check references. But do you really know who you are letting into your home? Today’s blog post is prompted by the recent arrests of a number of alleged drug dealers, among which…
+ Read More4 Insurances Every Renovation Project Needs
When you’re planning a home renovation, or building an addition to your home, don’t forget about insurance. There are three insurances you need to check before starting the work, and one after the work is complete. 1. Builder or Contractor Liability Insurance If you are hiring a builder or contractor to do the renovation or…
+ Read MoreHome Renovations: Return on Investment
Many homeowners look at return on investment when making a renovation decision. They want to make sure that whatever money is spent on a renovation today could be recovered if the home was sold tomorrow. It is important to look at whether a renovation makes financial sense. However, few custom renovation and remodeling projects, completed…
+ Read MoreHouse Additions: 7 Things That Affect Cost
[ Updated: February 2023] House Additions: 7 Things that Affect Cost One of the first questions we get from homeowners who are thinking about building a house addition is: “What will adding an addition to my house cost?” This is an important question to ask. Why dream about an addition that is not affordable, and…
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