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Houston Remodeling Guide 2010
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 ooner or later you may join the millions of people who remodel their homes each
year. Perhaps it was the moment when you realized that avocado green and
harvest gold are no longer the “in” colors for today’s trendy kitchens. Or, maybe you had an epiphany one day as you stood in line to
use your own bathroom. Whatever the impetus, the thought has crossed your mind,
“Maybe it’s time to start a home remodel.” The reasons for home remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake.
Some of these include: adding more space; upgrading cabinets, counters,
appliances and fixtures; creating a floor plan that’s customized for your lifestyle; improving energy efficiency with new windows,
doors, insulation and climate control systems; and increasing the resale value
of your home
Where to Begin
The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do with your home
remodel. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants. Look at magazines
and Web sites and collect pictures of homes or remodeling projects you like.
The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the
better prepared you’ll be in making your decision.
Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and
how you expect to use the remodeled space. If your decision to remodel involves
creating better access for someone with limited mobility, you may want to
consider contacting a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS).
You may want to improve home efficiency and hire a remodeler for green home
remodeling. These projects include replacing windows and doors, upgrading
heating and cooling systems, adding insulation and other remodeling to make the
home more energy efficient, easier to maintain and comfortable.
Figure out how much money you have to spend on the home remodeling job,
furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur.
Choose Your Options
Once you have created a list of what you would like out of your home, the next
step is deciding how to accomplish your vision.
Hire a professional home remodeler. The best way to ensure your home dreams become reality is through the work of a
professional home remodeler. These GHBA remodelers are of the highest integrity
and standards in the industry.
Can you do it yourself? For the handyman or woman, a do-it-yourself project is both rewarding and
cost-effective. However, more than 30 percent of all jobs home remodelers perform come from
failed do-it-yourselfers.
Should you move instead? Your needs may exceed what you can or want to do with
your existing home.
If you’ve decided you want to hire a remodeler, you can learn how to choose a
professional home remodeler, avoid contractor fraud and make your dream home
reality by going to www.nahb.org or www.ghba.org. l
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Master Bath renovation by Legal Eagle Contractors, created a “wet room” featuring a giant whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, mosaic tiled walls and
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