Here are some basic things you must have to get your home remodeling or new home building project ready for competitive bidding so you can be sure you’re getting the best price possible. 1) Complete, detailed plans Your local building department doesn’t require much to issue a building permit. All they want to know is […]
4 Things to Consider Before You Remodel
Home remodeling is on the rise. And no wonder. Owners having trouble selling their homes in this sluggish real estate market want to give them as much buyer appeal as they can afford. Others are deciding if they can’t move, they might as well make the most of the house they may be calling home […]
Is Now the Time to Remodel?
Is Now the Time to Remodel? While selling your home may be tough, remodeling it has gotten easier and adds value… which then makes it easier to sell. Questions or comments about remodeling your home? Use the comment link below. We’d love to hear from you.
Remodeling Cost Recovery Now Available
Remodeling Cost Recovery Now Available Homeowners can now discover how much remodeling projects add to their home’s value. Remodeling Magazine has released its annual Cost vs. Value Report. The 2009-10 report covers 80 U.S. cities and is available for download at www.costvsvalue.com. On this site, you can compare national and regional averages for 33 popular […]
Keep Your Home Lead-Safe
Keep Your Home Lead-Safe The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is making homeowners aware of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) regulations that will take effect April 22, 2010, requiring remodelers working in homes built before 1978 to follow practices designed to minimize the exposure of residents to […]
Ways to Save on Home Remodeling
Ways to Save on Home Remodeling Here are some simple tips to help you save money when remodelng your home. Have any other interesting ways to save money on home remodeling costs? Share them with our readers by leaving us a comment below. We’d love to hear your ideas.