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Tip #3 – The Biggest Mistakes Most People Make when Renovating

Has this ever happened to you?  You start a renovation project only to find you are in a big mess! What are the biggest mistakes most people make when they ‘ve tried to “Do it Themselves”?

Spend a few short minutes and listen to an interview with Frank Guido Construction : Tip #3 – The BIGGEST Mistakes most people make when renovating with expert builder, Frank Guido. Frank is an expert at renovations and new construct… Continue Reading Was your project bigger than you thought? Tip #3 on Renovation Jobs

Wow…did you see that one? Now that’s a beautiful home!…these are just some of the comments you might hear from from a drive by looking at your home!

Curb appeal still ranks as the initial number one factor in the WOW factor for any home. Buyers may be initially seduced by the exterior of your property, but condition and location still are the most important factors.
Curb appeal has and will always play a strong role in a property’s resale value. Exterior improvements engage the eye b… Continue Reading How do you rate your curb appeal?

The precision and expertise of a licensed professional architect is critical in renovation and design. With numerous years of training and industry experience, an architect can bring relevance and contemporary style and design to construction plans, as well as an understanding of spatial relations and human needs.

Advantages of an Architect

From designing blueprints for the layout of your construction to visiting the actual site to determine sunlight angles, existing landscapes, and … Continue Reading The Importance of an Architect in Home Design and Renovation

Everyday people have to make a decision about what to do about their real estate.  Can they sell? Will they get enough money for the value?  Can they get financing?

With a tougher market, many people have to make a decision that affects a long term commitment to where they are right now until their marketplace serves them better.  There are many considerations that help them make the decision to move or not to move; like the expense and aggravation of the actual move, the transfer of t… Continue Reading Ready for Renovation? Tips to Consider…

Put your dollar value where the water is! One of the best places to get that value is in the renovation of the kitchen and bathrooms.

Old bathroom fixtures use too much water and when you invest in newer versions, you’ll save money and get a terrific return on your investment.  Think about adding crown molding to set a luxurious tone and you’ll enjoy your new look and so will your budget!

Oh…and the ultimate water value??? Living life large on Lake Geneva!… Continue Reading Put Value Where The Water Is

Yes, a green code for construction was released by IGCCI, International Green Construction Code International.

“The IGCC emphasizes building performance, including features such as a requirement for building system performance verification and building owner education to ensure the best energy-efficient practices. A key feature of the new code is a section devoted to “jurisdictional electives” that will allow customization of the code beyond its baseline provisions to address local priorities… Continue Reading Green Code For Construction?

RISMEDIA, April 27, 2010—(MCT)—If you’ve been worried by the federal government’s recent advice to homeowners to remove any problem drywall, keep this in mind: If the defective material is in your home, there’s a good chance you’re aware of it by now. It’s detected by the corrosion of copper wiring and other metals, and signs of it pop up fairly quickly.

“A lot of these houses had air conditioner coils that needed replacement in the first six months or year,” said Mark Crame… Continue Reading What Homeowners Should Know About Problem Drywall