New City Construction

HIRING A GENERAL CONTRACTOR VS. MANAGING THE PROJECT YOURSELF

People often wonder whether or not it makes sense to hire a general contractor (GC) for their home remodeling or 203k project. It really depends on the nature of your project, your construction knowledge and the free time you have available. But first, le... Read >

Part 3: Planning for Project Discoveries

In the last post of this series, we talked about Setting Realistic Expectations for Your Home Remodeling Project. Today, we're going to discuss discovery items. These are the issues that are often unknown before a project starts. When they are discovered,... Read >

PART 2: SETTING REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR HOME REMODELING PROJECT

In the first post of this series, we explored the Top Ten Problems Homeowners Face in Remodeling Projects. But, a list of problems is not very helpful without some solutions, so we'll start tackling those now. Set Realistic Expectations for Your Home Re... Read >

The Truth About Your Remodeling Project: 203Ks, Home Additions and Whole-House Renovations

Part 1: The Top 10 Problems Homeowners Experience Undertaking a remodeling project -- especially a large one -- can be overwhelming. For most people, it's a new experience, it's one of the biggest purchases they'll ever make, and they find themselves de... Read >