Renovations
How can talking to previous clients of your contractor reduce renovation stress later?
A contractor’s portfolio shows you what they want you to see. Previous clients tell you what actually happened between the before and…
Category: Renovations
Renovations
Why might it be wiser to upgrade electrical wiring before spending money on fancy lights and switches?
Beautiful lights and designer switches are tempting, but they’re only as reliable as the wiring behind them. Old, overloaded or poorly installed…
Renovations
How can doing a walk-through with blue tape help you point out finishing issues at the end of the project?
When work is “almost finished,” it’s easy to miss small defects during a quick look. Your eyes jump around and everything blurs…
Renovations
What advantage is there in asking for a detailed timeline broken into stages before signing a renovation contract?
“Project will take three months” sounds simple on paper, but those three months can either be smooth or chaotic depending on planning.…
Renovations
How can collecting photos of homes you dislike be as useful as saving ones you like before renovating?
Most people save inspiration images of rooms they love: Pinterest boards, Instagram saves, screenshots. That’s helpful, but knowing what you don’t like…