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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 ...

Yogi Berra—Construction Guru

Thursday, July 15th, 2010 Posted in Design-Build, DIY Home Improvements, Getting Started, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | 1 Comment »

“ I never said most of the things I said.”   I recently stumbled across a list of quotes from America’s favorite folksy philosopher, Yogi Berra. Yogi was a pretty good ball player, to be sure, but is equally famous for ...

Recipe for Remodeling Success

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Design-Build, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions | 1 Comment »

By Larry Parrish, (CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP)   Did you visit friends this summer and come home with a bad case of house envy? Did it whet your appetite for cooking up a tasty little remodel project of your own? If you’re ...

Shoe Cobbler’s Kids and Contractor’s Wives

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in Design Tips, Kitchens, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Timely Home Upgrades | 6 Comments »

    [caption id="attachment_1973" align="alignnone" width="478" caption="The Before & After of our very own kitchen remodeled...by us."][/caption]   By Larry Parrish, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    This article was originally published in 2003. The kitchen was recently featured in the Kitchens are Cooking Home Tour May ...

Remodeling Down Under

Friday, May 21st, 2010 Posted in Basements, Building Trends, Design Tips, Heating/Cooling, Money-Saving Tips, Remodeling Concerns, Remodels/Additions, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish- President, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP     When thinking about adding space to their home, many homeowners tend to overlook the obvious solution right under their feet--the basement. This is understandable, since so many basements are dark, damp uninviting spaces ...

How to Hire a Remodeling Contractor

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 Posted in Getting Started, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish- President, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP               [caption id="attachment_963" align="alignright" width="246" caption="Bathroom remodel by Parrish (Accessories by HW Home)."][/caption] If you’re thinking of remodeling your home, you’re in good company. According to the National Association of Home Builders, American homeowners will ...

Why You Should Remodel Now

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 Posted in Building Trends, Getting Started, Parrish, Remodeling Concerns, Timely Home Upgrades | No Comments »

By Larry Parrish- President, CR, CGR, CAPS, GACP    Pro•cras•ti•nate: to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done (definition by Merriam-Webster Dictionary). [caption id="attachment_116" align="alignright" width="173" caption="Parrish's 2008 Contractor of the Year winner for remodel"][/caption]   This definition speaks to me ...

Leaded or Unleaded?

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Posted in Green Building Topics, Historic Homes, Remodeling Concerns, Safety Hazards | No Comments »

  By Annette Parrish- Vice President   If your home contains lead paint and you are considering a remodel, you will be pleased to know that Parrish Construction has successfully completed the training and passed the test to be an EPA, Lead-Safe Certified ...
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