House Improvements

Thrifty Retirement: Choosing a Remodeling Contractor

You’ve lived in your home for many years now. It’s beginning to show its age or perhaps its configuration no longer fits your needs, but you really don’t want to move, to leave your convenient neighborhood, or to be farther from your friends or family. You decide instead to remodel. Finding a reliable, trustworthy contractor is the first thing you must do. The second is to pay attention to what the contractor is doing. This is your home and your money: stay on top of the project.
I learned this lesson the hard way.
Our kitchen had an odd layout …

Room Additions

Things to Look Into When Choosing a Home Repair Business

It is a common situation for a homeowner to find that something needs to be repaired around the house. It can seem like things are always breaking down and needing to be fixed. Some of these repairs will be things that you will be able to fix yourself, but other things will require the help of a professional from a home repair business. There are some things that should always be checked into before you hire a home repairman.
When choosing a home repair business to fix things around the home, it is important to look into their past performance. …