As you go through the early stages of designing your new home, one of the most important decisions you’ll be asked to make concerns which kind of flooring materials you wish to install. You don’t need to use the same material in every room of the house, but it is important that you select materials...
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Once you’ve made the choice to build your own home, there are a number of decisions that follow, including the contractor you’ll use, the kinds of design options you’ll choose, the materials you’ll go with and, of course, when you’ll actually start building. Timing out your home construction project is important, because the proper timing...
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When you have mobility issues—or anticipate that they may come with aging—you should start considering what it would take for you to be able to live independently in your own home. Many adults with mobility issues would prefer to take care of themselves. With a few adjustments and a little thinking ahead, you can design...
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Open floor plans refer to the result when two or more traditionally separated rooms (the living room and dining room, for example) have been combined for a more open space. This is done by eliminating the partition walls between rooms. This has been trendy for the past 30 years or so, and shows no signs...
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Delays in construction projects can be quite frustrating, especially when it’s your new home that’s being delayed. However, these delays are more than just a nuisance—they can also result in increased costs, which hits you right in the bank account. With this in mind, what are some steps you can take to prevent building delays...
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If you’re working with a custom home builder and are creating your own dream home, then it’s important to make sure that the contractor does not cut any corners during the building process. After all, if you’re making such a significant investment in your future, then it only makes sense that you do the job...
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We frequently have customers call in and ask how much we would charge to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. This really isn’t a question we can answer, though, because every project is so different, and there are so many different factors that can affect the price you’ll need to pay for kitchen and bathroom remodeling...
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A big part of commercial project management is proper budgeting and cost control. It is crucial for construction managers to be able to stick within the budget, and to plan for unforeseen issues that can result in delays or change orders. The majority of projects that end up costing much more than originally expected play...
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