From time to time the excitement of renovations can turn into anxiety and discomfort as day to day routines and household patterns are disrupted. This is especially challenging for those of us with a preference for stability, organization and predictability. When routines and patterns are changed it’s natural to feel stressed and upset. You may even find yourself: More…

Current trends in home renovations include… More…

Renovation is a great time to improve your home’s energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Discuss the following areas with your renovator: More…

Items that should be discussed at the pre-construction meeting are: More…

Before building an addition, clearly identify the features you need and inspect the current structure and mechanical systems to be sure they can support the new addition.

Starting a project before all the planning and preparation is complete in another big pitfall. It’s easy to get excited about ripping out your old kitchen cabinets, but it pays to plan first. Here are some tips: More…

Four keys to managing stress levels during your renovation are… More…

An experienced renovation contractor should inform the homeowner on issues such as… More…

A good renovation agreement should include… More…