Are You a Serial Remodeler?
Are You a Serial Remodeler?
If it sounds like a bad thing - it’s not. Serial remodels, or phased remodeling projects, can go over several months and even years. For example, homeowners might opt to start slow with a remodel to a powder room or closet and then tackle a larger project, such as the kitchen, master bath or home addition.
Getting the Most Out of You Kitchen and Bath Projects
People spend a lot of time and money on their homes. Whether you are building a new home, or remodeling an existing home, it is important to plan carefully. Any real estate agent will tell you that the rooms which actually increase the value of your house when you remodel are the kitchen and bathroom.
The Secret to Making Kitchen Remodeling Easy is to Find the Right Help
Considering a kitchen remodeling project in your spare time? With today’s demands tapping at the door, why not welcome a breath of fresh air by considering a remodeling specialist to assist? Your project done your way with a remodeling specialist is a reality. It not only ensures time efficiency but also many other perks, still within the means of the planned budget.
A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. There are a lot of horror stories floating around [...]
“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling”
When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project. There are a lot of horror stories floating around of remodeling project nightmares and litigation with contractors that probably could have been easily avoided with better communication. Communication is critical in making sure that what you’re trying achieve is clearly understood by your contractor. For an example, in some parts of the country it is standard practice for some drywall contractors to screw in the ceiling drywall but nail in the walls.
If your remodeling project is in a humid part of the country, with all the fluctuations in humidity, you’ll have the nails start popping out within a couple of years whereas screwing the drywall eliminates this problem but if you just assume that your contractor knows you prefer him to screw in the drywall instead of simply nailing in the drywall and it doesn’t go the way you assumed it naturally would there could be a problem.
Another example is the exact height or placement of something. I remember one project I had to put in a through the wall air conditioner into a room and to me it seemed logical that the contractor would line up the top of the air conditioner with a hung picture on the adjacent wall because aesthetically that would flow much better and it never even occurred to me that he wouldn’t automatically know to do that.
I had only left the room for a few minutes but when I came back the hole was already cut and it was nearly 6 inches below where I assumed it would be but I hadn’t specified this with the contractor so he put it where HE thought it would be most logical to put it.
Photos are another great way to get your point across. For example if you are trying to design your landscape you might take a photo of your house to the nursery so they can give you their suggestions about what might be most suitable to what you’re wanting to achieve. Or if you are having issues with the building inspectors and something isn’t passing inspection bringing a photo to them can be very helpful for clarification.
Don’t just assume your contractor knows what you want. Make sure you specify everything EXACTLY how and where and when you want it. Putting all the exact details in writing is not just good practice but an absolute must. That will save you lots of frustration, do overs, and possibly even litigation.
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