Recently, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that building materials for the average home had increased by 26.1% over the previous 12 months. Accordingly, you are probably already looking at ways to save money on your next remodeling project. Sacrificing quality shouldn’t have to be one of them, which is why we are …
There are many important factors to consider when making decisions about major purchases like a home remodeling project. Price is one that might be at the top of the list. It makes sense to avoid a price that seems unusually high, but well-informed homeowners also know that a price that is too low can signal …
While most people dream about ditching their utility companies and saving thousands of dollars each year on the cost of home heating, increasing numbers of homeowners are turning those dreams into reality by using wood furnaces and solar power to replace traditional sources of heat and electricity. Advances in solar power generation, outdoor wood furnaces …
Many people don’t realize the dual nature of the return they get from their remodeling investment. When you plan a home remodeling project, there are both long-term capital gains and daily dividends. The return most people think of and the part you read about most in the press is the increase in the resale or …
Unlike when purchasing mass-produced, brand-name products, which are identical to each other regardless of the price, comparing the prices of one remodeling firm to another is rarely the best indicator of the value you will receive. In fact, one industry observer has said many times that “remodeling horror stories often start with a great price.” …
Last week we shared a great kitchen remodeling project T&K Contractors in NJ completed; this week we give you tips on kitchen remodeling for every budget! After the holidays, we’re sure many of you are thinking that your kitchen could be improved. “Next year.” How many times have you said those two words when it …
