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CR: Project Management

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:51:49 GMT

“Without thoughtful and deliberate project management, your remodeling projects can quickly go from boom to bust. The larger and longer your projects are, the bigger role project management plays.

Project management can be viewed as having four broad components: planning, communication, execution and monitoring.

Needless to say, the execution component is the one in which most remodelers are familiar and would like to jump into right away; however, without addressing the other components, the project can quickly turn into a disaster. For this article, we will only address planning and communication at a high level.”

(Shared from our friends at Qualified Remodeler.)

Routine Home Maintenance

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:59:29 GMT

Your home may be the biggest investment you will ever make. Taking good care of it with regular maintenance is necessary to preserve its value and ensure it will provide a comfortable, safe shelter for you and your family for years to come.

From the NAHB

Enjoy the Great Outdoors with a Deck or Patio

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:11:45 GMT

A new deck or patio can be the perfect gathering place, adding a new dimension to your yard and creating space that you didn’t even know you had.

From the NAHB

A new deck or patio can be the perfect gathering place, adding a new dimension to your yard and creating space that you didn’t even know you had. A well-planned outdoor living space can become a home owner’s backyard getaway, but the wrong deck or patio can end up as unused dead space. Keep the following in mind and you’ll find yourself enjoying the sunshine from your outdoor retreat in no time.

Make Your Home Safe for All Ages

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 06:17:59 GMT

Here are a few quick and inexpensive things you can do to make the time less stressful for you and more comfortable for your “older-generation” guests.

From the NAHB

Your 80-year-old aunt is coming to stay for a few days. You’re looking forward to the visit, but realize your home may not be entirely “older-generation” friendly. To help enhance the safety and comfort of your visitor, especially one who may have some of the physical challenges that come with aging, here are a few quick and inexpensive things you can do to make the time less stressful for you and more comfortable for your guest:

Making Home Modifications for Loved Ones in Your Care

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:21:55 GMT

Is there a company or organization that can inspect my 85-year-old mother-in-law’s home and advise us about how it can be made safer, especially the bathroom?

From Our Friends at AARP

While almost all of us want to stay in our homes for as long as we can, it’s important to consider home safety when making that decision. Fortunately, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in conjunction with AARP, has developed the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) training designation for remodelers and contractors. These specialists have been trained in design modifications that can make homes safe for a lifetime. They can do a room-by-room assessment of the home and make recommendations for modifications. To find a CAPS certified contractor near you, go to NAHB’s website.

What to Consider in a Remodel

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 06:25:39 GMT

The kitchen should reflect your lifestyle. It should accommodate your cooking needs, provide the type of space you need for dining and offer plenty of storage. Its décor should complement your home’s architecture and set the tone for gatherings that happen there. A lot of factors play into kitchen design, but the first step before choosing appliances or visiting a cabinet showroom is to set some goals for your space.

From Our Friends at HGTV

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