Remodeling Project? Eat My Dust … Please!

Second only to project cost overruns, the largest complaint homeowners have about remodeling projects is the amount of dust generated during the work.   Photo courtesy of Melissa at Bless This Mess Please Many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief … Continue reading

Need a Remodel? There’s an Apple Watch App for That.

HomeAdvisor’s new Apple Watch app will save homeowners who need repairs and improvements a lot of headaches. HomeAdvisor, a virtual residential repair and renovation services marketplace, has announced the development of an app for Apple Watch that easily connects home … Continue reading

Cultivate a “Client-for-Life” Culture for Your Remodeling Business

One of the more difficult aspects of being in the construction business is that the product is very long-lived (if it’s built well) which seems to seriously reduce the likelihood of repeat customers. This doesn’t have to be the case, … Continue reading

4 Major Reasons Owners Buy New Construction

It’s no secret that buying a newly built home means paying a premium pricetag, but aspiring homeowners are increasingly willing to pay more for a brand-new home. This is due in part to the array of options available to customize … Continue reading

Five Things Clients Want from a Contractor

Knowing your stuff isn’t the only vital part of a contractor’s job skills. Unless a contractor knows how to sell himself or herself to potential clients and GC’s, they will never reach the level of career success they deserve. To … Continue reading

Closed for the Season: Winterizing Your Pool

With Labor Day behind us and cooler weather ahead, most pool owners around the country are beginning to think about winterizing their in-ground pools. Winterizing a pool keeps key components from freeze damage. It also saves a lot of time … Continue reading

Green, Energy- Efficient Cooling for New Homes

Although summer traditionally begins on June 21, most Americans begin to feel the heat long before then. But ever-increasing energy costs and concerns over environmental pollution have left some reluctant to crank up the A/C, leaving their homes stifling and … Continue reading