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Q- Why Does a “Green” Home Cost More?

Monday, August 1st, 2011 Posted in Building Codes/Regulations, Building Trends, Construction Costs, Costs, Green Building Topics, Materials- Construction, ROI, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

A- It’s true that green houses can, but not always, cost more. Going green means several things, looking at products that are low in toxicity, products that are created with minimal impact, and sustainably produced, and with a responsible disposal. Because ...

Q- How Can I Figure Out if My Remodel Will Pay Off at Sales Time?

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 Posted in Construction Costs, Costs, Estimation, Getting Started, Remodeling Concerns, ROI, YouTube Videos/"Larry on the Level" | No Comments »

A-We tell people it’s always best to do a remodel because it increases the value of the home for YOU. In a changing economy there are no guarantees. Traditionally, certain remodels add more value than others. And then, there’s the ...

Talk is Cheap, Problems Aren’t

Monday, October 18th, 2010 Posted in Advice to Clients, Blueprints, Construction Contract, Construction Process, Costs, Design-Build, Getting Started, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP   Com·mu·ni·ca·tion—The exchange of thoughts, messages, or the like, as by speech, signals, or writing.  (From The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language).   Communication is important.  During construction, poor communication can be very expensive.  One ...

Fear of Remodeling

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 Posted in Additions, Advice to Clients, Affiliations, Costs, Estimation, Getting Started, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP I’ve had many clients through the years say they wish they had remodeled their homes sooner. Some built additions after the children were grown and gone, and wish the children had been able to ...

Q—We’re going to build a new house this year, and would like to supply some of the materials in the house to save money. Will contractors let us do this?

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 Posted in Construction Contract, Construction Costs, Costs, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Handyman/Small Jobs, Insurance- Home, Materials- Construction, Money-Saving Tips, New Construction | No Comments »

A—Many contractors are willing to negotiate such an arrangement within reason—if you accept responsibility for the installation of the items you supply, and the project schedule is not impacted by late arrival or installation problems. Builders and subcontractors are naturally reluctant ...

Q—What can I do to improve my kitchen on a tight budget?

Friday, January 15th, 2010 Posted in Construction Costs, Costs, DIY Home Improvements, FAQ, Handyman/Small Jobs, Kitchens, Lighting, Money-Saving Tips | No Comments »

A—Here are several ideas for sprucing up a kitchen without busting the bank: Paint or re-finish the existing cabinets, and replace the hardware. For a slightly higher budget, replace the doors ...

Q: Help! I can’t seem to understand all the construction jargon my last contractor used. Can you share some of the most common terms?

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 Posted in Architecture, Blueprints, Construction Process, Construction Terms, Costs, Design-Build, Estimation, FAQ, Getting Started, Humorous Articles, Materials- Construction, Remodeling Concerns, Structural Issues | No Comments »

A—Jar-gon (noun) Obscure and often pretentious language marked by circumlocutions and long words (from WWWebster’s Dictionary on the internet).Construction, like many professions, has its share of jargon—obscure terms that are meaningless to the average person. Unlike the medical profession, however, ...