Posted on January 5, 2009 by CEC
Most popular spring projects that you can enjoy all summer and fall:
Add that deck! Get your bids in line and schedule your new deck now, so that you can be sure you will be able to enjoy it for the entire summer.
Fresh paint! Get your home ready for spring and summer parties. Decide which rooms [...]
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Posted on September 13, 2008 by CEC
Curb appeal is not only important when preparing your home for sale, but is also important to assure that your neighborhood looks great and keeps increasing in value. These areas make a huge difference in the look of your home while not putting a huge dent in your pocketbook:
Landscaping – nothing elaborate is necessary. Well-trimmed [...]
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Posted on July 1, 2008 by CEC
A bathroom remodel might seem an unlikely project to consider in the middle of summer. However, when you think about how nice washing away a sweaty summer day can be, replacing old, worn out shower and bath fixtures with ones that do a better job (and may even save you some money in the long run) [...]
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Posted on June 16, 2008 by CEC
Here is a question from Greg in Canton:
Hi Doug, Where do you get your supplies for the jobs you do?
Greg:
Our suppliers will vary depending on the type of project and whether it is residential or commercial. Here is a sample of suppliers we would use on a residential basement finish:
Lowe’s – general building materials
Jeldwyn – [...]
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Posted on April 24, 2008 by CEC
The renovation was a success and we had a great open house on April 13! Here are some of the highlights (to see pictures bigger, just ‘hover’ the cursor over the picture):
Family Room
Fireplace Before: Fireplace After:
False beams and popcorn ceiling gone; new railing between kitchen and family room:
Kitchen
Before:
After:
Foyer
Before:
After:
Half [...]
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Posted on February 27, 2008 by CEC
Be wary of offers of financing that seem too good to be true. If a contractor offers to arrange financing for your home repair project, take the time to look for financing yourself as well. You may find better terms from your own bank or a regular lender. Some shady contractors may try to get [...]
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Posted on February 24, 2008 by CEC
Homeowners, beware of the following warning signs:
Offers of reduced pricing because the contractor is in the neighborhood for a limited time only
“Percentage off” reductions in pricing without stating what the original price is
No street address or published company name, just a post office box or cellular number
A refusal to give a written estimate or contract
Accepts [...]
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