Adding on to a home can be a great way to expand living space to better suit your growing family. But does it make sense to take on this project? Are there circumstances where you wouldn’t want to consider adding on to a home? We will tackle these questions and touch on the typical costs […]
A vaulted ceiling is a great way to make a space feel bigger. With the new economy, smaller homes are becoming more desirable to Americans due to their low cost to construct, maintain, and condition. Our houses may be shrinking but our expectations for great, inspiring spaces to live are growing. So, we need to […]
Orange peel texture repairs can be necessary whenever you are building or remodeling a home. Whether a new wire had to be fished or a plumbing leak addressed, there will be times when you need to repair the drywall to it’s original condition. No matter what type of surface you have on your walls, […]
Build a Home..The Forecast Ahead
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If you would like to build a home, you may want to act now. The forecast shows new home construction volume is heading up. This means that pricing will be heading north and subcontractor and land supply availability will shrink as time goes on. There are some really good contractors sitting at home right now…but […]
Buying Land to Build Your Dream Home
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Buying land to build your dream home can be exciting but be sure to keep in mind all of the important items to review prior to purchasing. Price, location and views may be important, but they are just the beginning. There are some major things to look out for that come with hidden costs and […]
Hiring Contractors: Look Beyond the License
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There’s a lot of talk lately about hiring contractors to work on your home. When you’re in a pinch, like with the devastation from hurricane Sandy, you might be tempted to hastily hire contractors to get your home back in order. Be sure to take the time to hire the good guys to prevent problems […]
New Resource: Lot Purchase Guide
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We wanted to share with you our newest resource available at the Armchair Builder ESTORE. We’ve had quite a few questions regarding lots and land and if you’ve read our blog lately, we’ve been trying to share our experience for finding the best properties for building homes. So, we’ve taken all of our best tips […]
Home Repairs: Hiring Companies to Work on Your Home
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Some people are do-it-yourselfers and others…not so much. But no matter what your skill levels are, there will be times when you just want to have someone else do the work. Sometimes the home repairs are too complicated, like in the case of a foundation problem, or maybe the project is just too time consuming […]
Lot Purchase: Builder Tips Part III
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We’ve been talking lately about the lot purchase (a.k.a. land) for your future dream home. If you’ve been following along, you know there really is more to this buying decision than schools and view. So in order to help, we’ve been providing builder tips for reviewing properties prior to purchase. If you missed them, […]
Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Installation and You
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Guest Post by Christine Cooney Under-sink reverse osmosis systems have become increasingly popular as an alternative to bottled water or simple tap-mounted or pitcher filters – they offer a constant source of fresh clean water from the tap without the taste issues or concerns about contaminants in your drinking water. While a whole-house reverse osmosis […]
