About Us
We were founded in 2002 on the belief that by delivering prompt service, professional craftsman, and guaranteed work, we will fill a market need. Nine years and over 6,600 jobs later, we know this to be true. We enjoy a growing base of repeat customers, who also refer us to their friends and family.
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Recent social and economic developments in the country have been changing what Americans are looking for in their homes, regardless of whether they are remodeling or buying a new home. Read on to learn more about this trend: |
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Top 10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips to Help You Get Your House Ready for Winter
 1. Take time to assess the condition of your home, make notes and take action! Walk around your home and make notes room by room of items that need attention. Being aware of issues and taking action are keys to keeping your maintenance costs down.
2. Check caulking around your bathtub, shower and sinks. One of the most common sources of water damage inside of your house is improper caulking -- especially in front of the tub or shower.
3. Check the condition of caulking and paint on the outside of your home. Water intrusion due to the absence of caulk or paint will quickly rot your windows and trim, resulting in costly repairs.
4. Clean the gutters, check downspouts and landscape drains. Water from your roof and gutters must be diverted away from your foundation to prevent erosion and water from getting inside your house.
5. Check that attic vents are unobstructed as well as the condition of attic insulation. Missing insulation or not enough insulation will cause high heating bills and frozen pipes.
6. Check for missing shingles or damaged roofing and flashing. A missing shingle can cause major problems. Catch it early.
7. Service your furnace for winter and replace the filter. Preventative maintenance is important for safety, efficiency and extending the life of your equipment.
8. Rebuild any toilets over 5 years old before gaskets/parts fail. The US Geological service reports that a leaking toilet can waste 8,000 gallons of water per year.
9. Shut-off and drain outdoor faucets, and remove hoses. A hose left on an outdoor faucet will often cause a pipe to burst. Disconnect all outdoor hoses prior to the first freeze.
10. Test all smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, change batteries, & make sure all fire extinguishers are properly charged to keep you and your family safe.
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Is the Formal Living Room Obsolete?
The sprawling McMansions of several years ago are no longer so popular. Rising energy costs have increased the consumer's desire for smaller, more energy-efficient homes. Builders and remodelers are carefully taking note of this trend. According to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builders expect new homes to average 2,152 square feet in 2015, 10 percent smaller than the average size of single-family homes built in 2010. In addition to floor plan changes, 68 percent of the builders surveyed said homes in 2015 will include more green features and technology.  One result of the new direction toward smaller homes is that homeowners are re-evaluating how the interior spaces of their homes are organized. Given today's more casual lifestyle, certain rooms -- such as the formal living and dining room -- are only rarely used. In contrast, the kitchen has become the central gathering area for a majority of activities. To make the best use of limited space, a large open area that encompasses a kitchen, dining room, family room and living room is becoming more common. In our hi-tech society, where individual family members tend to keep busy with their own laptops or cell phones, this is a favorable arrangement since it is conducive to bringing families together. Each member may be doing something different, but the fact that everyone is together in that same space creates a welcome sense of family bonding. Increasingly, homeowners are choosing to stay in their familiar neighborhoods and remodel, rather than build a new home. A professional remodeler can skillfully re-configure existing spaces, safely removing walls to provide the open, airy home environment their client desires. Often, this can be achieved without the necessity of enlarging the home. Remodelers can also help their clients gain energy savings in an older home by, among other things, adding new insulation; upgrading the HVAC system; installing energy-efficient windows; purchasing Energy Star qualified appliances; and replacing outdated incandescent lighting with fluorescent or LED. |
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