The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were without question two of the most important documents in the building of our country. There are also some very important documents you should pay attention to when you’re remodeling your home. 1. Your Contract: The contract you sign with your remodeler spells out all the terms and conditions…
Read MoreIf you’re thinking about remodeling your home you’re probably not considering anything that approaches the scope of what took place at the Truman White House. You may be thinking more along the lines of remodeling your kitchen, your master bathroom, or opening up space inside your home to give it a roomier, more spacious feel.…
Read MoreMay is also a great month for home remodeling. For some homeowners, however, facing a remodeling project feels like the Mexican army facing the French army: They feel overwhelmed and ill equipped. That’s when working with a professional remodeler like us really helps. We can help you come up with a “battle plan” for tackling…
Read More1. Identify a Problem or Something That Needs Improvement: The whole purpose of remodeling is to increase the comfort and convenience of your home. First you need to figure out what you don’t like (the problem) and then identify how you want things to improve. You don’t have to figure out how to make it happen.…
Read MoreChances are that when you think of February, Valentine’s Day is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s a nice image: hearts, flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners. It wasn’t always that way. The Old English term for February was Solmonath – or “mud month!” The folks at Hallmark are eternally grateful that this particular moniker didn’t…
Read MorePlease consider joining us from March 19-22, 2015 at the Lansing Home & Garden Show! We will be at booth #1349. Click here for more details or read below – see you soon! The strongest Home & Garden show in the Mid-Michigan area fills the MSU Pavilion on the campus of Michigan State University. Incredible gardens,…
Read MoreEven those of us who don’t write out a list of New Year’s resolutions tend to look at January as a time of new beginnings and fresh opportunities. In fact, January takes its name from Janus. In ancient Rome, it was Janus who guarded the gate to the New Year. He was often depicted as…
Read MoreIn some households in the US, emptying the Christmas stockings is a bigger deal than opening the presents under the tree. Even though they’re smaller, stockings are often filled with lots of surprises—some of them quite valuable. Remodeling a home—instead of moving to a new one—is a bit like that. It may not be as…
Read MoreIn this video, a building science manager/trainer details the various parts of his “house,” how it can recreate leaks and the tests that can be done to diagnose those issues. See him put his model to work: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2385795654001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAABgOguU~,hwHNFPPMul5cixO_RFhYO0Cmi2ePiJ7Q&bctid=390750504800105048001 See more Home Performance videos in this series here.
Read MoreBringing friends and family together for a big Thanksgiving dinner is a well-established American tradition. We look forward to it with great anticipation (and sometimes unrealistically high expectations!). There are times, however, when our homes just aren’t ideally situated to handle the extra people. It’s no wonder that so many homeowners have opted for…
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