Often, the wishlist for a remodel is bigger than the budget available. So, what are the factors that drive the cost of a remodel? Â It really comes down to 3 things: Quantity, Quality and Complexity. Every project involves some combination of these 3 factors, and each...
Last year we did a complete remodel of a home for our clients who lived out of state at the time. Â This was our third project with them and also the largest. Â We work well together because both client and contractor are detail oriented, thorough and dedicated to...
Answer: Most of the time, yes, but how much?  It depends.  Typically, when we are asked this question, the person asking wants to understand what kind of return they might see for the project they’re considering.  The rate of return can vary widely from project...
It’s all coming together now! Since our last post in September, the siding and roofing have been installed on the outside and the finishes have begun to come into focus on the inside. Â Very exciting indeed. The gorgeous cedar channel siding fits the home...
When preparing for a home remodeling project, nearly every article ever written on the subject advises the homeowner to get multiple bids.  This advice is prevalent, it’s sensible, and nobody wants to pay too much.  So, if it’s really that simple, why are there...
I ran across an infographic here that looked into what people search for when setting out to remodel their homes.  They hypothesized that many folks start out by going to Q&A sites to get information.  Their study involved analyzing 1.5 million questions on 20...
