If you are thinking about enlarging a room or combining two rooms, can’t you just tear down the interior wall that’s in the way? Absolutely not. If any contractor tells you “no problem” without really looking at it closely, don’t hire that contractor. You could end up with more problems and less house. In order [...]

I’m sure that some people wonder if their remodel estimate is adjusted based on the location or value of their home. A good, reputable contractor never calculates their price using these variables. The cost of a project should be calculated using the following components: the cost of materials, labor, overhead and profit. Most contractors have a standard percentage amount [...]

If you have a remodeling project and are “shopping” for the right contractor you may come across a contractor or two that isn’t licensed. If they seem knowledgeable and quote a really good price for the job, why not hire them? Here’s several reasons why you shouldn’t: It’s against the law. Many states require that certain [...]