Posts by Ryan Pantale

You’ve probably heard horror stories about people overpaying for underwhelming remodeling jobs. While there certainly are contractors who don’t live up to their word, a big part of the problem stems from consumers not understanding how to budget correctly. If you want to hire a good kitchen remodeling contractor, you don’t have to break the…

The decision to get a home addition is a big one and may have you considering various pros and cons extensively. In order to ensure you’re ready, here are four things to ask yourself in regards to expanding your home. 1. Who Are the Best People for the Job? You’ll want to find tremendously qualified…

If you are thinking about extending your living space, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. To help you decide whether an addition is right for you, consider these three situations when a home extension makes sense. 1. Your Family Is Growing If you are expecting a new baby or planning to welcome…

Creating a green living area when remodeling or building anew, can feel overwhelming because “going green” is more than a philosophy. It incorporates the structure, the design, the materials, and even the way the project reacts with the sun’s path. Don’t let that deter you from having your architect help you create an eco-friendly outdoor…

If you’re lucky enough to have a basement, you probably know how invaluable that extra square footage can be. A basement is more than a concrete storage room: That precious space is an opportunity for building a retreat, an entertainment space, or even just an area to be a little messy without worrying the neighbors…

Home remodeling is at an all-time high as people decide that staying in their house and adding to it is better financially than moving. Two of the most popular options are a garage addition and home extension. Not only does this allow for family growth and car parking, but families can create specialized rooms in…

If you have an unfinished basement, now is the time to begin a finished basement project. Not only will converting the area into a living space add value to your home, but it will also add space for your family and friends to gather. Whether you choose to add a family room, man cave, or…

One of the important components of your property is the driveway. Most homeowners settle to have their driveway paved, but what you pave it with is usually a question for debate. Concrete drives tend to be among the most cost-effective options. With a low maintenance schedule and a long lifespan, concrete tends to be the…

If you’re thinking about installing a new driveway, you probably know that there are a lot of options out there. One of these options is a concrete driveway. If you are on the fence about it, here are five reasons you should install a driveway made out of concrete. Functional What good is a driveway…

Not all contractors are created equal. In fact, most contractors fall squarely on one end of the spectrum and are either very qualified or fraudulent. If you choose a remodeling contractor that falls into the former camp, your remodeling project is likely to be completed on time, within budget and to your satisfaction. If you…