How to Deal With Unpermitted Renovations
When you are buying a home, it’s important to determine whether any renovations or remodeling projects were properly permitted. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to undertake such work without the required permits and government inspections. A professional home inspector will be able to evaluate this as well as the quality of the job, but you […]
Can You Be Your Own General Contractor?
It can be tempting to tackle home remodeling projects yourself to save money, whether by doing the work subcontractors would otherwise do or by being your own general contractor and hiring subs. The question may not be, can you be your own GC, but should you? Here’s what you need to know. Benefits of do-It-yourself […]
Should You Remodel Before Selling Your Home?
Home sales in many parts of the country are red hot. With houses selling so briskly, is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath to make yours more appealing to sellers? Houses are flying off the market Across the United States, demand for homes is strong and the supply is small. The […]
5 Luxury Upgrades Worth Adding, and 3 to Skip
When building a new home or remodeling, it’s exciting to choose from all the latest and greatest options — especially when we’re talking about kitchens and bathrooms. But many of today’s “luxuries” can become tomorrow’s nuisances. Here’s a list of high-end items worthy of adding and another list of luxury upgrades you might want to […]