Plan to Renovate
Essential topics you must consider before a single nail is pounded into place.
Find a Contractor with Auction-Based Model
A new service called Project Turtle aims to break the hammerlock that ServiceMagic, Angie's List, etc. have on "find a contractor" web searches. But can it help you find a contractor or not?
A new service called Project Turtle aims to break the hammerlock that ServiceMagic, Angie's List, etc. have on "find a contractor" web searches. But can it help you find a contractor or not?
Home Renovation Planning
Before taking on a home renovation project--big or small--consider these questions.
Before taking on a home renovation project--big or small--consider these questions.
Can I call my local building permit office anonymously?
Can I call my local building permit office and ask a question anonymously? Will my building permit office penalize me if they find out who I am?
Can I call my local building permit office and ask a question anonymously? Will my building permit office penalize me if they find out who I am?
Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Kris Jensen-Van Heste
How Do You Organize the Renovation Process?
When renovating your house, what comes first? Then second, then third, and so on? While not set in stone, the process of renovating does have a few key concepts.
When renovating your house, what comes first? Then second, then third, and so on? While not set in stone, the process of renovating does have a few key concepts.
Remodeling Contractor Licenses
Does it matter if a remodeling contractor is licensed? Yes, but less than you may think.
Does it matter if a remodeling contractor is licensed? Yes, but less than you may think.
Do You Need a Permit for That Renovation Project?
It's often difficult to know when you need a permit. Check out these general guidelines.
It's often difficult to know when you need a permit. Check out these general guidelines.
Assessing the Resale Value of Your Renovations
Could care less about resale value because you plan on keeping your house forever? Think again.
Could care less about resale value because you plan on keeping your house forever? Think again.
Do it Yourself or Hire a Pro?
Not sure if you should take on a project by yourself or hire a professional?
Not sure if you should take on a project by yourself or hire a professional?
Chart: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro? My Recommendations
Installing a toilet: do it yourself or hire someone? Check out this chart for my recommendations on this and other renovation projects.
Installing a toilet: do it yourself or hire someone? Check out this chart for my recommendations on this and other renovation projects.
Detecting Your House's Origins Before Renovating
Take a good hard look at your house's origins to help decide your course of action before renovating.
Take a good hard look at your house's origins to help decide your course of action before renovating.