When discussing bathroom remodeling projects with my clients, the question usually comes up as to what is a reasonable amount to invest in a bathroom remodeling project in their neighborhood and what will be their return on investment. Of course there are multiple factors to take into consideration when pondering this question. Home values in […]
Read More bathroom remodelingThe State of Arizona has the toughest guidelines for Contractor licensing that I have seen in my 35 years in this business, but that is good for you, the Arizona Consumer. Now I wasn’t around here in the 70’s and 80’s, but there must have been big time Banditos wearing tool belts riding off in […]
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Picture remodeling a bathroom in every decade since the 70’s. You would have seen a lot of changes in colors and styles of plumbing fixtures over that period of time. Polished Chrome was (and still is) the standard that will never really go out of style. Then you had antique brass in the late 70’s […]
Read More bathroom fixtures, bathroom remodeling, bathroom trendsObviously the scope of work will dictate how long any home remodeling project takes to complete. Also, the Contractors’ work load will also dictate the time frame. Say for instance your job is one of 5 jobs the Contractor has going. Yours may not be his first priority, therefore your job will get less attention […]
Read More Kitchen remodeling Article. How long should it take?Obviously the scope of work will dictate how long any home remodeling project takes to complete. Also, the Contractors’ work load will also dictate the time frame. Say for instance your job is one of 5 jobs the Contractor has going. Yours may not be his first priority, therefore your job will get less attention […]
Read More Bathroom remodeling article. How long should it take?You use your kitchen for so much more than just cooking. In addition to meal preparation, the kitchen is also a place for socializing, homework, creativity and losing yourself in thought—in some ways, it’s like your living room, but without the couch. Since you spend a lot of time in your kitchen, why not make […]
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, all Contractors are not all created equal. As a matter of fact, you would be hard pressed to find two Contractors in this entire valley who operate their businesses the same way. They are as different as the owners’ personalities. Having said that, I believe that most of us realize that […]
Read MoreQuestion: When hiring a remodeling contractor, is it a good idea for an owner to request to do some of the work? Answer: Although many homeowners are quite capable of doing some of the labor such as demolition, painting/staining, or even some of the more major components of the job themselves, their contractor should advise […]
Read MoreQuestion: Please explain what a contractor’s “Lien rights” are, and what are “Lien Waivers”? Answer: Put simply, a lien is a claim of partial ownership of your home. In Arizona , any contractor or material supplier that provides labor or materials on your home THAT HAVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH YOU have the right to […]
Read MoreNeighborhood Committee’s of Architecture (COA’s) This is a touchy subject people. I believe I could fill up this whole page with comments I have heard about COA’s in the last 6 months. Who elected these people? Are they from Scottsdale? Must I invite them over on Thanksgiving? These are all good questions. Seriously folks, COA’s […]
Read MoreWhat this office does: Regulates construction contractors by providing a licensing and regularity system for residential and commercial contractors designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. Only projects that do not require a building permit and cost less than $750 in labor, materials and all other items may be performed by […]
Read MoreA contractor filing a lien should be taken seriously If a contractor ever puts a lien on your home because he claims you owe him money, don’t panic. But don’t ignore it. Legally, they’re called “mechanic’s liens.??? It’s simply a way for someone who does work on a piece of property to know that he […]
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