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 [...]

The new EPA lead safety rule, or RRP rule concerning renovations, repairs and painting on pre-1978 built homes or child-occupied facilities, has gotten a lot of attention lately. But maybe not by all the right people. Every homeowner is ultimately responsible for the safety of their family. They should be aware, not only of the existance of the rule, [...]

A lot of people are probably hearing about the new EPA rule about renovations, repairs and painting on older homes that went into effect on April, 22, 2010. Here is the basic overview of the new rule and what it means. Any contractor performing work on a home built before 1978 or any child-occupied facility must be [...]