Nashville's Home Renovation Blog

When you receive an estimate from a contractor you may notice a markup charge that could range from 10 to 30 percent or possibly more. This is accurate whether you have a time-and-materials estimate or a fixed-price, also known as a bid. There are many overhead costs that go in to a markup and in order for contractors to be solvent, markups are necessary.

If you have never experienced a remodel or big home project before, you may be feeling very nervous, not knowing exactly what to expect. How much will it cost? How long will it take? How are you going to live in a construction zone? I am sure there are a lot of questions running through your mind right now. Well you have found a great place to start. Knowing exactly what you are getting yourself into will reduce the risk of unforeseen circumstances that could result in overly lengthy and costly projects.

The continuous run of floor tiles from the main bathroom area into the shower exemplifies the streamlined and clean feel a zero-threshold shower adds to a room. Beyond the aesthetics, a curb-less shower is also a thoughtful consideration for wheelchair access and practical aging in place planning.

We were able to open up a kitchen area during one of our a recently-completed projects. This required removing a dividing wall from the dining room into the kitchen, removing a peninsula island, and changing out window and patio door locations. The new open flow was especially beneficial for a white kitchen because it bolsters the bright and airy feel the owner and design team were going for in the first place.

Are you noticing that your once perfect house is now way too small? Every direction you turn you’re running into things, over things and nothing has a place? It’s time for more space. For many people, selling is not an option. Whether it’s sentimental value or the housing market, if additional space is a necessity, a home addition may be your best bet. So is building up, digging down or adding on the best way to maximize your square footage? Let’s take a look.

Too often when your home has damage due to a severe weather event, like many of us in Nashville just experienced, the first people to show up are the last people you want around – the Chasers. The terms “Storm Chasers” refer to restoration or roofing contractors who monitor scanners for weather alerts and emergency service communications and then rush out to our community and take advantage of vulnerable consumers.