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Here you’ll find all of the stories and insights from the team at Beams to Basements — real-life renovations, behind-the-scenes moments, and valuable advice for homeowners at every stage.
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If you’re wondering if it’s worth it to work with a realtor, this story is for you!
We're so glad that we didn't wait to remove the dead trees in our backyard because we're sure we prevented expensive property damage by being proactive.
Luckily, our home inspection confirmed Josh’s initial assessment that the house was in really good shape for its age. Here's what we discovered and how we're addressing some issues.
As general contractors, we strongly recommend hiring a certified home inspector to determine a house’s condition before buying it. Here's what you can expect as part of the inspection.
Are you eager to see pictures of us tearing apart the house? We couldn't wait to get rid of the paneling throughout the basement.
As first-time homebuyers, we didn’t know what to expect on our closing day. Here are some highlights from our first day and what we brought with us to turn our first home into our first project as the contractors AND owners.
Before we take you on our home renovation journey, look at these pictures of the good condition we bought this house and read our plans to completely remodel it.
We're bringing you into our personal lives with stories from our first home as contractors and owners.
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