Tag: contractors
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National Home Improvement Month
May is National Home Improvement Month. As you look around your home for roof repairs, siding replacements or a new garage door, here is a brief rundown on what your priorities should be. Identify Functional Needs It’s worth putting money towards functional needs over any aesthetic changes. If you have been living with any small…
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A Look Into Our Work Week
Mitchell has replaced a few dented garage door panels and installed 3 garage doors this week. Jayden has been helping Dave out with some larger projects but in-between he has performed some roof repairs – blown off shingle install, damaged shingle and drip edge replacement. Dave has been working on some larger projects this week.…
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A Look Into Our Work Week
Joe and his crew completed installing new siding on a home. They used Sandstone (tan siding) with Royal brown soffit and fascia. Since they completed that they started updating the look of a home by replacing the trim boards with new. Joe has been working very closely with the homeowner to achieve the look she…
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Which Shingle Should You Put On Your House?
It’s time to replace the roof on your home, which shingle should you pick? Many contractors present you with a “Good, Better, Best” scenario but that is a generalized comparison of the shingles. The specific details are what will help you make your decision. Carlson Exteriors quotes CertainTeed Landmark, Landmark Pro, and Northgate shingles for…
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How Covid Changed The Construction Industry (and still is)
Ever since covid-19 made it’s roaring appearance; industries worldwide have found themselves in whirlwind of changes, problems, and shortages. Let’s narrow the focus to just construction so you can get an idea on what you might be facing if you decide to remodel or build a new home. The shutdown ripple effect, material shortages, man-power…
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New Design Service
Have you ever thought about making changes to the exterior of your home, but not sure where to start? If it is difficult for you to envision what your house could look like, you may be interested in one of our new services called Hover. The process is easy, pictures are taken of your home and…
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How to Make Color Selections
Making color selections can be very difficult and stressful for first time home builders; but it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few easy steps to get you started in knowing what you want, but just as important, what you don’t want. Drive Around Local Subdivisions Your local neighborhoods are great resources to find…
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Customer Reviews vs Customer References
Customer testimonials and customer references seem like the same thing on the surface but they are very different and serve different purposes. They are equally important. So what’s the difference? Let’s start with the more familiar: Customer Reviews. You can find these on the contractor’s website, Facebook, and any Third Party website (like Google, BBB,…
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Liberate Yourself From Bad Contractors
Unfortunately, the construction industry is abound with poor principle. How do you begin to find a contractor that’s trustworthy? I suggest thinking of contractors as employees you are interviewing to potentially work for you/your company. It may seem silly at first, but that mindset will give you the confidence you need to feel like you…
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How To Find A Contractor You Can’t Live Without
Do you absolutely love working with your contractor? Or do you dread the thought of another run around where you spend too much effort trying to just get one phone call returned? Do you feel like you always get over charged on a service that wasn’t that professional? If it’s time to break up the…