Improvements / Remodeling
Structural Designing: Creative Art of Building Structures
by Guest on Jan 19, 2010
Structural engineering is a field of civil engineering that involves the study of building safe and stable structures. The property of a structure is stable and secure is analyzed by structural civil engineers. Continue reading →
Worry-Free Home Additions
by Guest on Feb 3, 2010
So you’ve had your architect-designed home addition approved for construction and are now ready to engage a builder to do the work. Putting on first floor home additions is for many people one of the largest single investments they will make, second only to the purchase of the house itself. Continue reading →
How Much does a Remodeling Project Costs
by Guest on Jul 11, 2010
How much does kitchen renovation costs? That depends on the scope of the renovation. A small scale remodel of an outmoded 200 Sq Ft kitchen costs as much as $21,411, whereas an extensive remodel costs $57,215 and an upscale remodel costs $111,794. What is your return? Continue reading →
Home Improvement Precautions
by Guest on Jul 16, 2010
Home Improvement Precautions : If you’re partaking in a little DIY or other work around your home, there are a huge number of things you should consider before you grab the angle grinder. This guide is a quick checklist of questions you should ask yourself before you start – if not for your safety, then for the safety of others. Continue reading →
Primer of Bathroom Remodeling
by Guest on Oct 23, 2010
Bathroom interiors tend to be under-budgeted as compared to the rest of the home. Doing a bathroom area gets some of us to think about why to spend so much when we spend so little time in the bathroom. We all know it’s not true and a good bathroom area feels as terrific as the rest of the home. Let us focus on a few areas that allow you to estimate costs, without going bankrupt. Continue reading →
Prioritizing Your Home Improvement To-Do List
by Guest on Feb 3, 2011
If you are like many homeowners, you have a seemingly endless list of home improvement projects – remodel the kitchen, paint the house, replace the roof… where to start? For most people, tackling all of the projects on the list at once would be infeasible, so some prioritizing is in order. Continue reading →
Considerations for Removing a Wall in Your Home
by Guest on Feb 8, 2011
Removing a wall has become a popular home renovation project as homeowners increasingly prefer open floor plans and more connected spaces in their homes. A common project is removing a wall to open a kitchen to an adjoining living or dining area and create better flow throughout shared living areas. Walls are also removed to expand bedrooms and bathrooms or rearrange living space. Continue reading →
Home Repair Cost
by Guest on Oct 6, 2011
Home Repair Cost has a direct relationship with the whole home sweet home ideology. Home is the sweetest place to be on the earth. There is no other place that feels as lively or as welcoming as one's home. It is also a great feeling to own a house. There are certain things that a person has to deal with such as the cost of maintenance and home repair costs. Continue reading →
Tips for Successfully Building a New Home
by Guest on May 15, 2012
To successfully build a new home, first carefully examine any proposal given to you by a general contractor to ensure that everything is spelled out in detail and in writing. The contract should include time estimates, all costs, and specifics of the materials being used as well as warranty information, typically 1 year. Continue reading →
Money Saving Techniques for Building or Remodeling
by Guest on May 15, 2012
With home building and remodeling costs on the rise, finding ways to save money is very important when you are trying to stay on a budget. The following are a number of ways to save money along with adding value to your new home or remodeling project. Here are some key tips to consider to DIY and save money. Continue reading →
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