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Michael also wrote the best-selling book on how to help homeowners select the best contractor for your project. Additionally, he coaches homeowners around the country on their remodeling projects so they have the best experience possible. We know that your decision to move forward with your home remodeling project is a great, big step in your life. If you're like our other homeowners as you start out, you want a great general contractor you can trust who can make the whole process go as smooth as possible - and will deliver a quality home remodel in the end.

Who doesn't need more space in their home? But who really wants to move? If you already love your current home but you still would love more space, a home addition is definitely a good option for you. Home additions are a great way to stay where you are but make your home more functional and even more valuable. But, before you jump in with both feet into a home addition project, it's important to consider your options and make a plan. Wouldn't it be nice to add as much space as possible? You may have the ultimate dream to improve your house in mind, but before you get too carried away, be sure it meets your city or county's requirements.

Like many people, you think that "someday" you'll look for land and a contractor get the process started. Only someday just keeps getting put off as other things get in the way. Plus, you may think that custom home building is harder than it really is. You may have a general sense of what you are looking for in your custom home, but you'll soon find that you need more than that. You need details. You need to decide on all the big stuff and the tiny nick picky things. One thing that can really help is to see several custom homes with your own eyes.

If you're planning to take your house down to the studs and start over from scratch for a total home remodel, you're probably itching to get started. After all, you've seen it a zillion times on those DIY TV shows. It doesn't look so hard. Just a little drywall and tile and you've got a dazzling new house, right? For one thing, those DIY shows have a huge team of experts behind the scenes who make it look easy. They film over several days, weeks, or months, and all you see is just the highlights within a 30-minute show.

Remodeling will not only improve the general look of your bathroom, but it will also increase your home's value. However, it is important to note that increasing the value of the house after renovating the bathroom is entirely dependent on the nature of the improvements and what the finished product looks like. Functional and attractive bathrooms tend to make the entire house seem more inviting and friendly, thus encouraging potential buyers to pay the asking price or more. Working with a proven custom bath renovation contractor can help guide you in making decisions.