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Home remodelers typically maintain close connections with other sub-contractors such as electricians, duct cleaners, roofers, painters, air condition repair contractors, dry wall technicians, and glass repair contractors, to name just some. This means that, if there is work to be done in other areas of your home, your general contractor will be able to collaborate with a colleague to complete the job.

A finished basement can be a great boon for any home, whether it's used for a play room, family room, guest room, or just for extra storage. A general contractor can take care of any renovations you need to get the most out of your basement.

Whenever you want to make a big impact in a room of your house without totally remodeling it, flooring can do the trick. Just by replacing carpet, you can change the entire feel of the room.

What should you budget? Experts recommend you invest about 18 percent to 20 percent of your home’s value on a professional attic or basement renovation. Per square foot, these projects cost roughly 33 percent to 50 percent of the average expense of a comparable new addition.

Using flexible caulk is critical when it comes to installing wooden crown molding in your home, no matter the type of wood you’re using. This will help extend the life of your molding.

If you're wondering how to make your bathroom renovation more cost effective and eco-friendly, consider: installing low flow shower heads and faucet restrictors; insulating your hot water pipes; switching out your toilet for a low-flush or dual flush model.

Your experienced and licensed general contractor fully understands local building codes and can coordinate all aspects of any building project. The general contactor will supervise the project’s sub-contractors and will work with building and homeowners throughout the course of the work.

While some homes feature master suites that boast a spacious bathroom big enough for an army, other homes may have master baths that can barely fit one person when it’s time to get ready for work. Let’s talk about whether it’s possible to create more space in your master bath.

Crown molding can be simple or elaborate. In rooms with high ceilings, maximize the complexity and impact of the crown by having additional molding and trimwork with dentils, scrollwork and beaded details integrated into the design.

Stone flooring-such as granite, limestone, marble, or slate-is beautiful, durable, and darned near indestructible. However, it's expensive and rather difficult to maintain. It also tends to be cold and hard on the feet.

Before steel rebar was recognized as the best reinforcing material for concrete, architects and builders tried a wide variety of materials including wood dowels which deteriorated quickly and iron bars that rusted and degraded.

If you’re considering putting your home on the real estate market, it’s a good idea to have a general contractor fix any issues first. Not only will your home show better, but you may also be able to command a premium because of its excellent condition.

Square rooms are the easiest in which to install crown molding. The more doorframes or openings a room has, the harder it is to cut and angle the molding.