Smart Remodeling seminar—September 2011

I will be giving my FREE seminar again September 20:

Smart Remodeling While Staying Put in a Slow Economy

Many homeowners who might have planned to move up to a bigger house have found it a better choice to stay put in these slower times. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your current space into a [...]

Those pesky zoning regulations

photo by Daniël Silveira

There’s an old saying about making assumptions. Of course some things are safe to assume, like gravity not being turning off. But if you are planning an addition to your home, beware assumptions.

Smart Remodeling While Staying Put in a Slow Economy

I will be giving a FREE seminar tomorrow:

Smart Remodeling While Staying Put in a Slow Economy

Many homeowners who might have planned to move up to a bigger house have found it a better choice to stay put in these slower times. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your current space into a wonderful, spacious, [...]

Bring the contractor into the project early

photo by paul (dex)

If you have a general contractor chosen, and you’re just getting started on having drawings done, there’s really no reason to read any further. On the other hand, if you plan to get multiple bids, you might want to read on.

The dirt on soils reports

photo by WSDOT

As the saying goes, building a solid addition or new home starts with a strong foundation. And that, in turn, often requires a soils report.