Each of us homeowners most likely has a code upgrade clause in our homeowners insurance policy. If not, get that insurance rider! It is worth every cent. The purpose is to have the home brought up to the current code if a disaster strikes (loss occurs) and rebuilding...
The new article in Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value addition has arrived. It reminds me of when the new phone book arrived and I would get all excited to see my Yellow Pages add. This is the 10th year of the publication and it is packed with good news. It seems the...
Does green remodeling cost more? It depends upon when you are doing the accounting. If you are counting the upfront cost, then perhaps it does. If you are counting after the X and Y curves cross in a few years then, -no it doesn't. Trust me, there are seemingly...
I commonly have folks ask how much something is going to cost per square foot. This is an interesting question, I suppose, if you are buying a home or having one built. You simply divide how many dollars you spent by the total square feet to find out how much you paid...
I came across this flyer in my power bill this month. Levco is always on the look out for good deals for their clients. It looks like and offer that is too good to refuse. Manufactured homes have thinner walls and in most cases less insulation that traditional homes....
A to Z Tools at 6042 Franklin Rd., was another business I frequented and liked to send folks to. I suppose every town has a used tool place, but none are as unique as this little shop. I discovered the store in a strip mall just west of Curtis on Franklin Road 10...
Project Name The Challenge The master bathroom had the original charm but was outdated. It had wallpaper and a bathtub. The flooring was vinyl and the cabinets were white. The Idea To eliminate the tub, move the toilet over to get a larger mud set tile shower. To...
Master Bath With Half WallsThe Challenge The master bathroom was built with a faulty design that allowed water to seep under the glass blocks and ruined the floor. The problem was identified when a tile popped up one day. Fortunately the leak did not go down into the...
Bathroom Out of a Laundry RoomThe Challenge This home had a laundry room that was slab on grade because this room was once part of a garage. The home only had one bathroom that was inadequate for the family. The laundry room was small, and it did not appear to be wide...
Spec Home Bathroom UpdateThe Challenge The bathroom had been created in a spec home with builder grade fiberglass shower, basic fixtures and a carpeted floor. The shower was too small and there was not enough storage at the master sink. The soaker tub had tile around...
