Summer is finally here – and for those of us who have been through a long and cold winter, the relief is truly great. We can finally dress light, enjoy long evenings, and get started on a long list of renovation and home improvement projects that we’ve been putting off all winter. The days are already…
If you’re like most people, the house you live in is important to you. It represents the lifestyle you’re able to live today, and the dreams you have for the future. But let’s face it – people outgrow homes. The time may come when you feel the urge to move on and start fresh somewhere…
The only good home renovation mistakes are the ones that are never made in the first place – but this is the real world, and mistakes do happen. Home renovation is a booming industry, and a major renovation is a serious investment. For these reasons, it’s good to be aware of some of the common…
Home renovation is a hot topic, and has become the subject of innumerable TV shows, blogs, and magazines. It’s fascinating to think that any home can be reimagined, reworked, and remodeled – essentially turning it into something new and better than what was there before. Of course, there is a wide spectrum of quality in…
The winter in New Jersey can be long, and the same goes for many other states in Northern parts of the U.S. Some winters are harsher than others, but generally speaking, there are long stretches of time when outdoor activity (apart from recreation) is kept to a minimum. Home renovation is a perfect example. It’s…
It’s an unfortunate fact that home renovation contracts sometimes end badly. In very rare cases, this might be due to a client who behaves unethically toward the contractor. But let’s be honest – in the vast majority of situation, a bad result is due to mistakes made by the contractor, not the client. These mistakes…