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Should I Be My Own General Contractor? Part 3

Quick recap, you’ve weighed the pros and cons and chose to be your own General Contractor (GC); you’ve also jumped the initial insurance and bank hurdles. Now it’s time to find contractors to give you estimates. As a general rule of thumb 3-5 estimates are a good comparison. Start with 3 and if you have…
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Should I Be My Own General Contractor? Part 2

So you’ve decided you want to be your own General Contractor…Congratulations! It was a tough decision to make and the path won’t always be the easiest to take. As the previous blog stated, you don’t have to be construction savvy to feel capable of being a General Contractor (GC) but it is good to have…
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Should I Be My Own General Contractor? Part 1

With the DIY spirit trending, many homeowners looking to build their own home ask themselves this question, “Can I be my own General Contractor?” The following blog is the first part of a blog series that answers this question, gives advice on the next steps once you’ve decided, and what to expect along the way.…
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5″ Gutters vs 6″ Gutters

It’s time to replace your gutters and you’ve been hearing all these things about 6″ gutters; so, is it worth the money to expand the size of your gutters and downspouts? What are the benefits of that extra inch? What are the drawbacks? In the past, residential homes have 5″ gutters and 2″x3″ downspouts and commercial…
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New Style of C.H.I Garage Doors
Carlson Exteriors recently installed C.H.I’s new garage door line, Accents. While this does cost more than your typical steel door, it’s much less than a wooden door, requires little to zero maintenance, and has more insulation than a wooden door. The Accents line comes in four wood grains: Light Oak, Dark Oak, Cedar, and…



