Remodeling Tips and Reviews

Bathroom

Replacing that old diverter faucet in your tub area

Eventually it happens, the tub fixture looks like it was dragged behind a car during rush hour and it needs to be replaced along with the handles.  This is an easy fix and you can...

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roofing

Finding a Good Roofer

The importance of finding a good roofer with credentials and a good standing with the BBB is paramount when it comes to keeping your house dry. Leaky roofs are one of the most...

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electrical

Moving a Light Fixture on the Ceiling with an Attic Overhead

We frequently have to move lights in older homes because the owner wants the light over a table or centered in the room. Moving one is not that difficult, but there are a few things...

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granite

Fixing that undermount sink that fell from under the granite

Falling sinks after a granite install is something I get calls on all the time and it is easy to prevent, but many granite installers don’t bother to do it. It is a 5 minute...

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Recent Posts

Polished Concrete options

Polished Concrete options

In a home there are many choices about flooring these days. From the classic hardwood and various polished stones to newer man-made materials such as carpet and vinyl. One of the newer choices that is gaining traction is polished concrete floors. Concrete used to be subjugated to the basement or garage as a viable finished floor option. As houses have...

Finding a Good Roofer

Finding a Good Roofer

The importance of finding a good roofer with credentials and a good standing with the BBB is paramount when it comes to keeping your house dry. Leaky roofs are one of the most destructive forces in the decay of a home over time. They can rot the wood structure out, invite termites and cause foundation movement that results in cracks and even pipe...

Replacing that old diverter faucet in your tub area

Replacing that old diverter faucet in your tub area

Eventually it happens, the tub fixture looks like it was dragged behind a car during rush hour and it needs to be replaced along with the handles.  This is an easy fix and you can easily purchase a remodel kit that does everything you want to update the freshness of the tub area. As always, please make sure and turn off your water.  Almost all older tub...

5 Tips to dress up the Bedroom

5 Tips to dress up the Bedroom

Your bedroom is your respite from the hectic life we all lead these days. Its is where we re-energize our bodies and our  minds. A poorly designed bedroom can drag a person down, prevent peaceful rest and eventually make you go bonkers. Tip 1: Paint those walls a color that is calming and not emotion evoking. Don’t paint the room a depressing dark color,...

Using mats to control the Chaos

Using mats to control the Chaos

We all know how difficult it is to control a job site and properly grade it prior to bringing in the large construction equipment. There are slopes, dips, mud, and just generally hazardous conditions that any general contractor has to carefully factor in when planing for a site and any planned construction. If the job is large and involves moving heavy...

Installing ceiling Trim Tips and Tricks

Installing ceiling Trim Tips and Tricks

As a remodeler one of my favorite projects is installing crown molding. Its a fast way to give a room a nice face lift and dress it up without spending big bucks or breaking the bank. A basic room with 4 walls and corners can be installed in a couple of hours with 2 guys and a ladder, even faster if they are pros. This article will cover installing crown with a...