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Homeowner Tips

This is our collection of Homeowner Tips. These stories answer frequently asked questions and share insights so you can complete your home improvement project the right way, even if we don’t perform the work. It’s the advice we give our friends and family for their homes, too.

Industry lingo can get in the way of homeowners understanding the work and prices for their renovation or remodel. So, we use plain language to keep everyone on the same page.

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AFTER You don’t need to know anything about building to know that this doesn’t look right! The concrete company shouldn’t have filled the window well with dirt and rocks.

Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly

Even though we regularly work with other contractors on clients’ projects, we still had issues with some of the new-to-us contractors & vendors we used to remodel our first home.

We made LOTS of drawings, lists, and plans to completely remodel our first home.

The Best-Laid Plans…

If you expect your plans to change, you may be able to roll with the design changes without freaking out.

BEFORE: The stairs came down in the middle of the basement, awkwardly cutting up the space and limiting our layout options for finishing the basement.

Moving the Stairs Maximized Our Space

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.

AFTER: Foam insulation fills gaps between the egress window and foundation to keep insects and moisture out, while keeping in heat or air conditioning.

Digging into Egress Windows & Legal Basement Bedrooms

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.

Silencing Squeaky Floors

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.

Jessica's happy to go the extra mile for her clients--literally! When Premier Mortgage Group's annual pick-your-own-pumpkins event was canceled due to COVID-19, she and her family loaded up the RV to deliver pumpkins to her clients around the Front Range.

First, the Money. Then, the Rest…

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.

The orange circle points out another spot where roots grew into our sewer line.

The Scoop on Sewer Scopes

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.

Josh used a gas-powered concrete saw to cut through the 3 ½ inch-thick, concrete floor while Mim sprayed water to reduce dust and sparks.

We Made Another Mess in the Basement!

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.

Our trusted licensed plumber, Jake Jacoby owner of Progressive Mechanical, shows how dirty and difficult it is to cut the concrete basement floor and dig up the soil beneath it to install new pipes for the bathroom/laundry room.

Behind-the-Scenes: Basement Bathroom Project

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.

When hiring contractors, compare more than just their prices. Match their expertise with your project's needs and make sure they can deliver your ideas on time and within your budget.

Tips for Hiring a Great Contractor

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.