BLOG
How to Navigate Your Kitchen Renovation: A Comprehensive Guide
Considerations for Layout and Cabinets Ok – so you’ve hosted holidays and are completely fed up with your dysfunctional, outdated kitchen. Be it not enough storage, people can’t gather ‘round, you’d like bigger and better appliances – whatever it may be; let’s spend...
Navigating Specialty Trades: A Bathroom Renovation Dilemma
Let’s spend some time talking about specialty trades. Weekly Call: Bathroom Renovation Dilemma We got a call this week from a couple in town. They recently hired a contractor that had completed a bathroom renovation in their basement. While I don’t have all the...
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured
This week’s informational post focuses on being Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Those terms are used a lot in our industry – but what do they really mean? Licensure: Surprisingly, there are actually three categories to consider – Licensed, Registered, or Certified....
Small Business Saturday
A Contractors' Spin on Small Business Saturday As I sit on hold with the customer service line for our cell phone provider, who has ghosted me for the last two weeks, I can't help but think about the upcoming “Small Business Saturday.” In 2022, over 91% of our...
Bid Development
With rising costs and clients being more mindful of their spending, people occasionally ask us how our pricing works. It’s not as simple as you think. In the world of contracting, labor + material ≠ costs. Here are some of the not-so-apparent costs that we use to...
Three Key Project Aspects
Spring Break is right around the corner! And with the weather about to turn, and projects about to kick off, here are three super important topics to discuss with your contractor – be it us, or the guys up the road: Must-Haves & Pain Points First, consider your...
Decking
Spring is upon us and that means it’s time to fire up the grill, grab a beer and make the most of our outdoor spaces. Let’s talk about decking, and what to consider if you’re planning on building or renovating in the near future. Materials The first decision is what...
Lawn Care – What to Know
Occasionally people ask what we recommend for annual lawn care treatments. Given that it’s a prime time to start, let’s talk about what a typical homeowner's lawn care might look like in our area. If you are a DIY-er, we are big fans of the Scotts® 4 Step® Program. ...