Granite fever struck without warning. That’s what it seemed like anyway. For about 6 months the inquiries for granite countertops were as if the Naperville area put something in the water. I’m certainly not complaining, quite the opposite, and the fever brought additional benefits that I can now pass on to you. I typically only provide granite countertop service for my remodeling customers, but I handled …
August 22, 2012
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Category: Home Remodeling
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There are literally thousands of granite color choices, which makes it the much preferred choice for countertop material in kitchens and bathrooms. Most granite slabs though fall into a dozen or so colors/variations that give them their common name. The truly exotic finds made by miners and entrepreneurs who go out and look for them all over the world are usually given exotic names, and are …
July 18, 2012
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Category: Home Remodeling
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Most reputable home remodeling contractors will have what we term a “Subsurface Clause” in our contracts. It’s how this clause is used that differentiates the good guys from the bad guy horror stories you hear about. Bad Guy Tactic Let’s just call this tactic a form of optimism that only works in the bad guy’s favor. It is fairly easy to identify because the bad guy’s …
There is a common myth lately promoted by the media that you can negotiate legitimate contractor’s prices down. Most of us realize that the media is not unbiased and must look out for their own business interests by selling news. The fact is, there really is no such thing as negotiating with legitimate contractors without a loss on your part. With the economy being what it …
May 16, 2012
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Category: Contractor Relations
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Having a very detailed contract with your remodeling contractor cannot be emphasized enough! Pay special attention to the “change order” section, the “subsurface issue clause” and the “scope of work” proposed. A reputable and experienced remodeling contractor will know most of the potential issues that might be uncovered when opening up walls, and will build a little extra in to the quote to deal with these …
April 16, 2012
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Category: Contractor Relations
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Should you be discussing your budget with a remodeling contractor? This is a plaguing question you face that can unnecessarily infringe on the excitement of having your home remodeled. The fact that you’ll find opinions both ways doesn’t help either, but the following is a way to simplify the matter. At first, when I tell you the answer is both yes and no, that may sound …
