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Design & Planning First, Labor Estimates, Second.
We figured out long ago that working with our homeowners on developing their budget and then focusing on design and planning the remodel they want made for happier homeowners. We find it’s so much easier to see where the costs are escalating and then work together...
Breaking Down Estimates into Categories
Making sure you're getting estimates that separate the Product Selections, those items you will have to go and pick out, from the Labor Cost, cost to build and install, will make it easy to spot estimates that aren’t considering the actual cost of Products for your...
The first step, getting more from your research with better estimates
When I do my Free Zoom consults in order to get better estimates, we review priorities; new cabinets, appliances, countertops, re-allocating square footage from underused rooms, better storage, all these things are typically on the list. We also review expectations...
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2021 Supply Chain Disruptions
2020 was an interesting year for everyone, and the remodeling industry was no exception. In March when we prepared ourselves for the worst as Northern Virginia was being shut down we ended up being met with an avalanche of new remodeling projects. From Kitchens to Home Offices we started seeing requests for it all and things haven’t slowed down since.
It’s been just over a year and the requests continue to flow in, unfortunately 2021 came with material shortages and disruption to supply chains.
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The Biggest Expense In A Custom Kitchen
The biggest expense is the Cabinetry. Custom kitchens usually include features in the cabinets for storage, organization and furniture details. You can expect the cabinets could be 30-40% of your material allowance. The lower your Material Allowance the greater the...
The difference between a Kitchen Remodel and a Custom Kitchen Remodel
Custom kitchens differ from general kitchen remodeling in (3) distinct ways; 1) The material selected is higher quality; particularly cabinets and appliances2) We Incorporate unique design details specific to you and your life+style. 3) Personalized attention taking...
Design & Planning First, Labor Estimates, Second.
We figured out long ago that working with our homeowners on developing their budget and then focusing on design and planning the remodel they want made for happier homeowners. We find it’s so much easier to see where the costs are escalating and then work together...
Breaking Down Estimates into Categories
Making sure you're getting estimates that separate the Product Selections, those items you will have to go and pick out, from the Labor Cost, cost to build and install, will make it easy to spot estimates that aren’t considering the actual cost of Products for your...
The first step, getting more from your research with better estimates
When I do my Free Zoom consults in order to get better estimates, we review priorities; new cabinets, appliances, countertops, re-allocating square footage from underused rooms, better storage, all these things are typically on the list. We also review expectations...
Three Ways To Get Better Kitchen Remodel Estimates
Why can’t it be easier? That’s what I hear from the many homeowners I speak with every month as they are researching their Kitchen remodeling. Trust me, it’s not that you don’t understand, of course you do. you understand that no two custom kitchens are exactly the...
What to do when furniture lead times are long
Earlier this year we posted about the supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic and well just... 2020... In recent months however things in the home furnishings industry have taken a turn for the worse with furniture lead times as far out as 25-35 weeks or...
The 1,500 Dollar Powder Room
Well, here we are... again. I had big dreams of remodeling our home but I have to be honest I didn't think that they were going to go like this. Making Emergency Remodel bathroom selections are very different than making selections when you've saved and prepared for...
Ten Prompts To Get You & Your partner Talking
Hey Friends, Today I want to talk about having home remodeling conversations with our partners and more specifically, how we can communicate what our wants and needs are as we get started designing and planning. You see, through the years of working with homeowner’s...
2021 Supply Chain Disruptions
And how they'll impact your remodel, decorating, and other home improvement projects...2020 was an interesting year for everyone, and the remodeling industry was no exception. In March when we prepared ourselves for the worst as Northern Virginia was being shut down...
What Kind of Kitchen Contractor Do You Need?
Are you ready for a new Kitchen? Understanding which type of remodeling contractor you need can make or break the success of your kitchen remodeling. Many homeowners' embark on remodeling their kitchen without realizing they have several options for choosing which ...
Ashburn Virginia Bathroom Remodel on a budget Part III.
It's time to share the final photos of our Ashburn "Emergency" Bathroom Remodel on a Budget. We weren't prepared for this remodel, hence the emergency part and we had to tap into our savings in order to do it. If you read my post about Mold and Mushrooms then you...