If you expect your plans to change, you may be able to roll with the design changes without freaking out.
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Homeowner Tips
Being a homeowner comes with a lot of questions — and we’ve been there.
In this section, you’ll find helpful tips, smart insights, and answers to the things no one tells you about owning or renovating a home. Whether it’s about timelines, tile selections, or tricky permits, we’re here to share what we’ve learned so you can move forward with confidence.
Start exploring below — your future self will thank you.
We knew the first time we saw the house that we wanted to move the stairs, but it took longer to come up with the best new spot for them.
With “Basements” in our company name and window installation as an expertise, we are asked to add egress windows a lot. Let’s dig into what an egress window is and why it matters.
We worked as a team of detectives to find and eliminate all the squeaky spots on our subfloors before the new engineered hardwood and tiles were installed.
A great lender should go the extra mile to guide you through the mountains of documentation, complex regulations, and significant decisions for the beginning of your homebuying journey.
A sewer scope can reveal blockages, damage to the pipes, and other problems with the line from your home to the main sewer connection for your city or development.
We removed the existing basement bathroom and cut into the concrete floor so the plumber could install new pipes to combine the bathroom and laundry room.
With piles of dirt, a cut up basement floor, and beautiful, new pipes laid, licensed plumber Jake Jacoby of Progressive Mechanical and Beams to Basements owner, Mim, share a video about what you can expect with a basement bathroom project.
We have a unique perspective on this important relationship between contractor and owner. Here are some tips to help you hire the right contractors for your project.
If you’re wondering if it’s worth it to work with a realtor, this story is for you!